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Thinking About New Windows and Doors

Thinking About New Windows and Doors? Here’s What to Consider First.

Upgrading your windows and doors is a great way to improve your home’s appearance, comfort, and energy performance—but with so many choices available, where do you begin?

At Perfect Crystal Windows, we’ve created a simple, helpful checklist to guide you through the key things to consider before starting your project. Whether you’re replacing a single unit or upgrading your entire home, these points will help you make informed, confident decisions.

1. Style and Aesthetics: What Suits Your Home?

First, think about your property’s character. What window and door styles complement your home’s architecture? If you have something specific in mind—like glazing bars, arched frames, or floor-to-ceiling designs—share it early in the planning process.

Ask yourself:

  • Do you prefer one large window or several smaller ones?
  • Are you keeping the existing layout or going for a bold change—like replacing a window with a patio door?
  • Would you like French doors to open onto the garden or sliding doors onto a balcony?

2. Functionality: How Will Each Space Be Used?

Each room may require something different:

  • Should the bathroom window open from the top for privacy?
  • Would a bottom-opening window in the kitchen improve airflow?
  • Is a fire escape window required in a bedroom?
  • Do you need smooth, easy-access doors like low-threshold sliders?

3. Accessories and Custom Features

Windows and doors aren’t just glass and frames—accessories matter too. Consider:

  • Handles with child locks or restrictors for safety
  • Low thresholds for step-free access
  • Ventilation slots for healthier airflow
  • Even the smallest details can enhance daily comfort and usability.

4. Colours and Finishes: Inside and Out

Colour plays a major role in defining your home’s character. Think about:

  • The external frame colour—should it match the brickwork or contrast it?
  • The internal finish—should it blend with your décor or stand out?
  • Spacer bars between the panes—yes, even those can be colour-matched for a clean, cohesive look.

5. Energy Efficiency & Climate Considerations

Energy-efficient glazing can have a significant impact on comfort and heating bills. Consider:

  • How well is your home currently insulated?
  • Do you live in an exposed location (e.g. coastal or high-wind areas)?
  • Do you need sun-shading for south or west-facing windows?
  • Are acoustic (noise-reducing) windows necessary?
  • Would triple glazing reduce heat loss and improve indoor comfort?

Also, think about how many ventilators or trickle vents you might need per room for airflow and indoor climate control.

6. Security and Peace of Mind

Your home’s security is always a priority. For added protection, consider:

  • Secure by Design windows and doors
  • Reinforced locks and multi-point locking systems
  • Laminated or toughened glass for extra resistance

We can help you select the right security features to match your home and lifestyle.

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Choosing the Right Colour Frame for Your Home: Featuring Pantone Colour of the Year 2025

Choosing the Right Colour Frame for Your Home: Featuring Pantone Colour of the Year 2025

When it comes to upgrading your home with new windows and doors from Perfect Crystal Windows, selecting the right Colour frame is as crucial as the style and material. A well-chosen Colour can not only enhance the curb appeal of your home but also reflect your personal style and complement your home’s architecture. This year, Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2025 has taken the design world by storm, offering a fresh perspective that can be beautifully integrated into your window and door choices.

Embracing Pantone Colour of the Year 2025

Pantone’s 2025 Colour of the Year is a vibrant yet earthy hue that brings a sense of warmth and tranquillity to any space. This Colour is versatile enough to complement both modern and traditional homes and works wonderfully with various materials and finishes available at Perfect Crystal Windows. Whether you’re looking for something bold or subtle, this shade provides a perfect starting point for personalising the exterior of your home.

Understanding Colour Dynamics for Window Frames

  • Dark or Subdued Colours: These Colours can cause window frames to blend seamlessly with the glass, offering a sleek, continuous look that enhances the uniformity of your facade.
  • Light Shades: Opting for lighter Colours can draw attention to the windows, creating a vibrant contrast that adds dimension and vitality to the exterior.
  • Contrast with Care: Installing dark frames within a light-Coloured facade can provide a striking contrast, turning your windows into standout architectural elements.
  • Finish Impacts Perception: A high gloss finish can deepen the frame’s Colour, making it more pronounced, while a matte finish gives a softer, more understated look.
  • Playing with Palettes: Combining bright and dark, or warm and cool shades can achieve various effects, from subtle elegance to bold distinctiveness. However, be mindful of Colour compatibility; for instance, blues and greens may clash in certain architectural settings.

Colour choices can transform your windows from simple openings to dynamic features of your home’s design. Choose wisely to best complement and enhance your building’s overall aesthetic.

Colour and Material Choices at Perfect Crystal Windows

At Perfect Crystal Windows, we offer a wide range of window and door styles in various materials, each capable of being customised in the Colour of your choice, including the alluring Pantone Colour of the Year for 2025.

  • Timber Windows and Doors: Ideal for traditional or heritage homes, timber frames painted in this year’s Pantone Colour add a timeless and classic touch. Our timber sash windows or heritage doors could be the statement piece of your façade.
  • Aluminium Windows and Doors: Known for their durability and modern appeal, aluminium frames in the Pantone Colour enhance contemporary architecture wonderfully. Consider our slim framed sliding doors or casement windows for a sleek, clean look.
  • uPVC Windows and Doors: These are perfect for those who require minimal maintenance but still want aesthetic flexibility. uPVC frames in this vibrant yet earthy Colour can transform standard windows and doors into design statements.
  • Aluclad Windows and Doors: Combining the strength of aluminium and the beauty of wood, aluclad options in the Pantone Colour offer the best of both worlds. They are exceptionally energy-efficient and can match any home style, from modern minimalist to rustic charm.
  • The Residence Collection: For a sophisticated upgrade with a deep Colour tone, the Residence Collection’s windows and doors can be customized to reflect the latest design trends, providing a superior look and enhanced thermal performance.

Integrating the Pantone Colour into Your Home

When selecting the frame Colour, consider the overall aesthetics and Colour palette of your home’s exterior and the message you want to convey. A bold Colour can turn windows and doors into focal points, while more subdued tones allow other elements of your home to stand out.
Choosing the right colour for your window and door frames is not just about following trends but about making a choice that uplifts your home’s overall appeal. Visit Perfect Crystal Windows or contact us to explore how we can tailor our solutions to meet your aesthetic and functional needs.
To learn more about integrating this year’s top Colour into your home or to get started with a free consultation, contact our team today. Embrace Colour with confidence and let your home shine!

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Choosing the Right Colour Frame for Your Home: Featuring Pantone Colour of the Year 2025

When it comes to upgrading your home with new windows and doors from Perfect Crystal Windows, selecting the right Colour frame is as crucial as the style and material. A well-chosen Colour can not only enhance the curb appeal of your home but also reflect your
personal style and complement your home’s architecture. This year, Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2025 has taken the design world by storm, offering a fresh perspective that can be beautifully integrated into your window and door choices.

Embracing Pantone Colour of the Year 2025

Pantone’s 2025 Colour of the Year is a vibrant yet earthy hue that brings a sense of warmth and tranquillity to any space. This Colour is versatile enough to complement both modern and traditional homes and works wonderfully with various materials and finishes available at Perfect Crystal Windows. Whether you’re looking for something bold or subtle, this shade provides a perfect starting point for personalising the exterior of your home.

Understanding Colour Dynamics for Window Frames

  • Dark or Subdued Colours: These Colours can cause window frames to blend seamlessly with the glass, offering a sleek, continuous look that enhances the uniformity of your facade.
  • Light Shades: Opting for lighter Colours can draw attention to the windows, creating a vibrant contrast that adds dimension and vitality to the exterior.
  • Contrast with Care: Installing dark frames within a light-Coloured facade can provide striking contrast, turning your windows into standout architectural elements.
  • Finish Impacts Perception: A high gloss finish can deepen the frame’s Colour, making it more pronounced, while a matte finish gives a softer, more understated look.
  • Playing with Palettes: Combining bright and dark, or warm and cool shades can achieve various effects, from subtle elegance to bold distinctiveness. However, be mindful of Colour compatibility; for instance, blues and greens may clash in certain architectural settings.

Colour choices can transform your windows from simple openings to dynamic features of your home’s design. Choose wisely to best complement and enhance your building’s overall aesthetic.

Colour and Material Choices at Perfect Crystal Windows

At Perfect Crystal Windows, we offer a wide range of window and door styles in various materials, each capable of being customised in the Colour of your choice, including the alluring Pantone Colour of the Year for 2025.

1. Timber Windows and Doors: Ideal for traditional or heritage homes, timber frames painted in this year’s Pantone Colour add a timeless and classic touch. Our timber sash windows or heritage doors could be the statement piece of your façade.
2. Aluminium Windows and Doors: Known for their durability and modern appeal, aluminium frames in the Pantone Colour enhance contemporary architecture wonderfully. Consider our slim framed sliding doors or casement windows for a sleek, clean look.
3. uPVC Windows and Doors: These are perfect for those who require minimal maintenance but still want aesthetic flexibility. uPVC frames in this vibrant yet earthy Colour can transform standard windows and doors into design statements.
4. Aluclad Windows and Doors: Combining the strength of aluminium and the beauty of wood, aluclad options in the Pantone Colour offer the best of both worlds. They are exceptionally energy-efficient and can match any home style, from modern minimalist to rustic charm.
5. The Residence Collection: For a sophisticated upgrade with a deep Colour tone, the Residence Collection’s windows and doors can be customized to reflect the latest design trends, providing a superior look and enhanced thermal performance.

Integrating the Pantone Colour into Your Home

When selecting the frame Colour, consider the overall aesthetics and Colour palette of your home’s exterior and the message you want to convey. A bold Colour can turn windows and doors into focal points, while more subdued tones allow other elements of your home to stand out.

Choosing the right colour for your window and door frames is not just about following trends but about making a choice that uplifts your home’s overall appeal. Visit Perfect Crystal Windows or contact us to explore how we can tailor our solutions to meet your aesthetic and functional needs.

To learn more about integrating this year’s top Colour into your home or to get started with a free consultation, visit our website or contact our team today. Embrace Colour with confidence and let your home shine!

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Coronavirus Update

Info: 27.03.2020

Due to the national incidence and advice of the UK Government we have decided to suspend our operations.

We have taken this precautionary measure to temporarily suspend all business activities, with all staff members remaining at home to help prevent any further spread of the Covid-19 virus.

We will reopen as soon as the Government guidance provides clearance that it is safe to do so for all our customers and colleagues.

During these challenging and unprecedented times, we wish you and your loved ones all the best and encourage everyone to stay in and stay safe.

 

Info: 27.04.2020

We have partially re-opened our operations on the 27th of April.

The safety of our employees and customers are our priority and we are following the government guidelines, therefore additional safety procedures are in place to include social distancing.

Our Sales team is happy to help with enquiries however our showroom is open to public with limited access (by appointment only).

Collection or delivery service will have to be pre-booked with our customer service department.

Installations will be booked in with our customer service team only if project is essential and safe to work with social distancing measures.

Keep Safe .

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Our partnership with Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity

We are proud to be a part of an amazing event.

The biggest charity fundraising in Poland, known as The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (GDCC or WOŚP) which takes place every January, spreads its power of love even in UK.

Concerts, auctions and donations are taking place to raise as much money as possible.

The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity supports public healthcare in Poland by purchasing state-of-the-art equipment for Polish hospitals and clinics. The work is focused on supporting children’s medicine and improving the level of care offered to senior patients in geriatric and long-term care units.

This year all profit will go for the treatments of newborns.

 

Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity in London

 

The GOCC volunteers are fundraising everywhere, where there is an active Polish community – from the USA to Japan!

This years fundraiser, known as The Grand Finale, will be held on Sunday, 14th January and PCW is proud to be mentioned among the main sponsors of the event.

Find out more about this amazing charity, the work they do, this year’s events and how to join and support in London and whenever you are.

We all know that every penny counts!

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Merry Christmas from PCW team

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We would like to thank all of our customers throughout 2017 for their valued business, and we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year!

Our usual opening hours of 8 am-5 pm will continue up until Friday, 22nd December, so feel free to drop in and see us or call us to book an appointment.

Our Office and Showroom will be closed throughout the Christmas period up until the 2nd January, but feel free to send us your details via the online enquiry form and we will return a quote as soon as we can.

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Website changes

For the eagle-eyed amongst you, you may have spotted a few changes to our website in recent weeks.

As well as a new look to our home page, with improved navigation that makes it quicker and easier to find the products you want, we’ve also made a change to the way we group our products together. That way you can browse by type of product, material or brand.

We have also incorporated an e-commerce payment gateway into our website, so all our Clients can now pay the deposit directly through our general website link, or directly through a dedicated, individual order tracking page. We do not store any of payment data on our servers – transactions are being processed directly on Barclays secure servers.

Let us know your thoughts. Are there any other changes that you could find useful?

Get in touch!  

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Benefits of double glazing

Double glazing was specifically designed to reduce the heat loss from homes and buildings, and it remains one of the most efficient ways to keep homes warm in winter while saving on energy bills. As the heating costs continue to rise, installing double glazing with thermal insulation properties is definitely a long term and cost-efficient investment.

If you are thinking about switching to double glazed windows, here are some of the benefits and facts you’d be looking at.

Benefits of double glazing by PCW

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