At Period Property Store, we bring over 25 years of expertise in the windows industry. Thoughtfully chosen windows and doors are the finishing touches that enhance a property’s character and elevate its overall appearance, while the incorrect style windows can do the opposite.
To make selecting the perfect windows and doors straightforward, we follow a simple four-step guide that ensures the best results for every home.
1. Colour Choices
Cottage style windows are available in a wide selection of colours. Below are some of our most popular choices. Click a finish to be inspired.
2. Window Materials
Choosing the right window material shapes both the character and long‑term performance of your home, with each option offering its own balance of aesthetics, durability and maintenance. Timber‑look uPVC, aluminium, timber and aluminium‑clad timber all bring distinct qualities that influence everything from thermal comfort to how authentically your windows complement the architectural style.
Timber Look uPVC
Pros: the most affordable material choice. Low maintenance. Cons: more limited colour choice and fewer bespoke options in terms of frame details & features.
Aluminium
Pros: an affordable choice. Slim profile and low maintenance. Cons: fewer bespoke options in terms of frame details & features.
Timber
Pros: natural and bespoke material meaning more style, colour and bespoke options. Cons: higher cost and sometimes more maintenance.
Aluminium Clad Timber
Pros: low maintenance with aluminium protecting the internal timber. Cons: fewer bespoke options in terms of frame details and features.
3. Cottage Style Designs
Cottage Style windows main feature are the external glazing bars on the glass usually in a grid format that replicate the traditional feel of the beautiful British cottage. Trying to keep the windows and glass size symmetrical is a key design goal within the cottage style. Below is a selection of our most popular cottage style designs, but the possibilities are endless as these windows can be fully customised to meet your requirements. Select a colour below to see designs in that shade...
4 Pane Single
4 Pane Double
4 Pane Triple
6 Pane Single
6 Pane Double
6 Pane Triple
8 Pane Single
8 Pane Double
8 Pane Triple
Fanlight 6 Pane Single
Fanlight 6 Pane Double
Fanlight 8 Pane Single
4. Flush or Stormproof
Part of the process is choosing between Flush and Stormproof windows. The main difference between the two is their appearance.
Flush
With flush windows, the sash fits horizontally flush into the frame which typically offers a smoother, more contemporary look.
Stormproof
With stormproof windows, the sash overlaps the window frame, slightly protruding. Generally, this gives a more traditional appearance than flush windows, but not always.
4. Window Hardware Designs
All our windows and doors are supplied with From The Anvil hardware as standard. This unique brand of ironmongery is handmade from steel, brass, or bronze, and comes in a variety of eye-pleasing designs and finishes. Hardware is like jewellery, adding the final subtle touches to any outfit.
With a wide range of internal door and cabinet hardware, From The Anvil can be used throughout the whole home, matching with the windows and external doors if required.
Some of the most popular collections for Cottage style windows includes Monkeytail, Shepherd's Crook and Peardrop.
