Agate Grey Windows and Doors

Friday, 24 July 2020

In days gone by, double and triple glazing was a world of uniform white uPVC. Anything more extravagant than this was unusual and prohibitively expensive. As technology has improved, prices have come down and accessibility has improved. This has led to the rise in more colour variation for window and doors. Agate grey windows and doors are one of the most popular colour choices to complete many aesthetic concepts. So, where does agate grey work best, which materials does it complement and how do you get it right for your property?

Designing Your Look

Your windows and doors are one of your most important external design choices. This is true whether you are replacing the windows and doors of your property, or working on a new build or restoration project. So with your overall concept in mind, your window and door style will fall into one of four concepts.

Contemporary

The ranges you should look at will be formed of sleek lines with minimal embellishments. Simplicity is key here, slim lines allowing you to maximise the presentation of your door or window without interruption. Neutral colours work fantastically in these schemes.

Elegant

This concept travels across both traditional and contemporary designs. The approach is to choose key features while remaining understated. Vertical sliding sash windows can be a great way to achieve this. Darker colours are striking and sophisticated

Traditional

Period properties demand parity across their facade. Whether your traditional concept is Georgian or Tudor, your windows and doors should replicate the concepts of the existing building. Colour can be a great way to add additional character, if permitted within regulations.

Country

Windows with smaller glass panels and stable style doors are popular choices for country schemes. Wood grain effect adds authenticity without maintenance. Creams and greys tone wonderfully with surrounding countryside.

Colour Palette

The increased range of available colours for windows and doors is fantastic, but can be overwhelming. Grey remains a popular choice, as it is practical and stylish. Even within this one colour, though, exists a range of hues. Understanding colour is part of the challenge here.

Choosing Your Grey

Deciding between a lighter grey and a darker grey is all about the aesthetic that you wish your building to project. Lighter grey shades are calming, making your door feel approachable and your home welcoming. These shades are soft and increasingly popular. Darker greys can appear more formal and work well for many traditional designs. Don’t forget, too that they can be more practical when it comes to cleaning!

What Colour is Agate Grey?

Agate grey is a light shade of grey. Because of the light hue, it is a colour that is easy to carry through the home from the external to the internal. It reflects an aesthetic of natural stones, bringing with it a very organic feel. Calming to look at, this shade is homely and warm.

Which Properties Suit Grey?

Any building that has previously featured white window casements will respond well to agate grey colour toning. As it is a light shade, the tones of stone make this colour reflective of both rural and urban environments. It’s a neutral, adaptable shade which means that whether your frames are wood effect, uPVC or aluminium, the colour will fit.

Materials

Sometimes the choice of window and door material on a building or refurbishment project is simply down to building regulations. When a choice is to be made, though, how do you ensure that your choice is right?

Choosing your Material

If you have an ideal colour in mind, make sure that your chosen material for your windows and doors is supplied in that colour. It may sound obvious, but it’s easy to get caught out. This is where your choice of supplier is key. Working collaboratively from the outset, at Bill Butters Windows we design and manufacture our own products so we ensure that our customers are informed throughout the process.

uPVC

Energy efficient and low maintenance, these casement windows are available in a huge range of styles. Choose a traditional or more modern flush finish, and decide on a configuration and opening option to suit your lifestyle. Discuss colour options from the outset to make sure that tones like agate grey are available in the range that you choose.

Aluminium

This material can be sprayed to match any RAM colour. So for the widest scope in your colour palette, aluminium windows is the way to go. Slimline, elegant frames provide advanced thermal support systems to increase the warmth in your home. Not only this, but aluminium is the sustainable choice without time consuming maintenance.

Timber Replacement

If you want wood without the upkeep, Residence 9 systems is your go-to. With a wider range of natural colours including greys, greens and creams, it’s a popular product for refurbishment and restoration projects. As the aesthetic is so authentic, this material can be accepted within conservation areas. So for period homes to retain their character while enjoying energy efficiency, this is a revolution.

A Bespoke Finish

For many customers and projects which chose a toned colour across their winds and doors, there is some requirement for the bespoke. From variations in window shape to awkward sizes, your home is unique. For this reason, it’s vital to choose a supplier who can fulfil these demands. We manufacture products to your specification so you’ll always receive a tailored service.

For homes which do not have this bespoke window requirement, why not let your creativity shine with a bespoke designed agate grey front door? This can be an excellent way to experiment with style and colour if your budget is more limited.

When any combination of colours and materials is possible, sometimes you just need an experienced eye. As a family run business with over 120 years combined experience across our leadership team, we are a collaborative supplier. We work with our customers from the outset to ensure that they make the right choices for their project. So from agate grey to peacock blue, we’ll offer our advice to bring you an ideal product.