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Replacing old windows can transform the appearance and character of your home while improving natural light, comfort and energy efficiency. Choosing the right uPVC window styles can help modernise a property, restore traditional features or create an entirely new look.
CR Smith Lorimer windows combine slimline, contoured frames, clear glazing sightlines and beautiful timber interior finishes. From modern casement windows to traditional sliding sash designs, our made-to-measure windows can complement properties of all styles.
In this guide
- What makes Lorimer uPVC window styles different?
- How can new windows transform the appearance of your home?
- Can casement windows make a living room brighter?
- How can sliding sash windows restore period character?
- Can Georgian bar windows add character to a property?
- Find the perfect window style for your home
- Frequently asked questions
Key takeaways
- Choosing the right uPVC window style can transform both the interior and exterior appearance of your property.
- Lorimer windows feature slimline, contoured frames and clear sightlines designed to maximise natural daylight.
- Casement windows can create a brighter, more contemporary appearance, particularly when finished in white.
- Sliding sash windows can restore traditional character to period properties.
- Decorative Georgian bars can introduce cottage-style detailing to otherwise plain windows.
- Furniture-quality timber sills and surrounds provide a carefully finished appearance inside the home.
- Lorimer windows are energy A-rated, fully reinforced for strength and supported by a 10-year triple guarantee.
At CR Smith, we’ve spent more than 50 years helping homeowners across Scotland transform their properties with beautifully designed replacement windows.
Our Lorimer range offers a choice of uPVC window styles, designed to complement everything from traditional cottages to contemporary family homes.
To show just how much difference the right windows can make, we’ve selected three customer transformations where thoughtful design has improved natural light, restored character and even inspired complete room makeovers.
What makes Lorimer uPVC window styles different?
The design of a window can have a significant impact on the overall appearance of your home.
From proportions, glazing configurations and interior finishes all influence how a window complements the surrounding property.
Lorimer windows from CR Smith combine carefully engineered design with traditional craftsmanship, creating windows that are attractive, practical and built to last.
Slimline frames and clear sightlines
Lorimer window frames feature a distinctive contoured profile designed to create a slim, elegant appearance.
Our glazing techniques help maintain clear sightlines, maximising the visible glass areas and allowing more natural daylight into your home.
The result is a window that can make existing rooms feel brighter and more open without compromising their original character.
A choice of window styles
Lorimer windows are available in a range of designs to suit different properties.
These include:
- Casement windows: A popular, versatile choice suited to both traditional and contemporary homes.
- Sliding sash windows: Ideal for maintaining or restoring the appearance of period properties.
- Decorative window designs: Options including Georgian bars to introduce traditional detailing.
Whether you’re looking for a modern update or a more traditional appearance, a right style can make a noticeable difference.
Furniture-quality interior finishes
The attention to detail doesn’t stop at the window frame.
Lorimer windows are finished internally with beautiful, furniture-quality timber sills and surrounds.
These can be varnished, waxed and painted to complement your existing interior, helping each window become an attractive feature within the room.
Energy efficiency, security and durability
Beyond their appearance, Lorimer windows are designed with everyday performance in mind.
They are fully reinforced for strength, achieve an A energy rating and are engineered to provide thermal efficiency, security and ease of use.
Every installation is also supported by our unique 10-year triple guarantee, providing long-term peace of mind.
How can new windows transform the appearance of your home?
Replacing windows isn’t always about changing the style of a property completely.
Sometimes, introducing a different frame colour, restoring a traditional window design or improving the proportions of the glazing can create a dramatic transformation.
The following three customer homes show how carefully selected Lorimer windows can make a difference.
1. Can casement windows make a living room brighter?
For this homeowner, replacing the existing bay windows with white Lorimer casement windows helped completely refresh the appearance of the living room.
The original rosewood-coloured frames were replaced with bright white uPVC, creating a lighter, cleaner appearance and helping maximise natural daylight.
To complete the transformation, the homeowner selected beautiful Royal Oak timber sills, adding warmth and character to the interior.
The combination of white casement frames and natural timber finishes demonstrates how choosing the right window style can make a room feel brighter and more welcoming.
View the Wilson customer transformation.
2. How can sliding sash windows restore period character?
When replacing windows in a period property, maintaining the home’s original character is often just as important as improving functionality.
For this transformation, CR Smith reinstated sliding sash windows to restore the traditional appearance of the home.
The new windows were carefully designed to complement the property’s architectural features, while the interior timber sills and surrounds were crafted to blend seamlessly with the existing panelling.
The finished installation demonstrates how modern replacement windows can preserve traditional styling while providing the practical benefits of contemporary glazing.
View the Gilmour customer transformation.
3. Can Georgian bar windows add character to a property?
Windows can do more than simply restore the original appearance of a property. With the right design, they can introduce character where previously there was very little.
For this bungalow in Aberdeenshire, white Lorimer casement windows with internal Georgian bars helped create a charming, cottage-inspired appearance.
The decorative glazing bars introduce traditional detailing, while the crisp white frames provide a fresh finish that complements the property.
It’s a great example of how thoughtful window design can transform the exterior of a home without changing its underlying architecture.
View the Aberdeenshire customer transformation
Find the perfect window style for your home
As these three transformations demonstrate, replacing your windows can make a significant difference to the appearance and atmosphere of your home.
Whether you want to maximise natural light with white casement windows, restore traditional character with sliding sash designs or introduce decorative Georgian bars, the right window style can help bring your vision to life.
At CR Smith, our Lorimer range combines thoughtful design, energy efficiency and professional installation to help homeowners across Scotland create beautiful, comfortable living spaces.
Explore more of our customer home transformations for inspiration, or read our guide on how to choose the perfect window style.
FAQs
Casement windows are among the most popular uPVC window styles because they suit a wide range of traditional and contemporary properties. Sliding sash windows are another popular option for period homes, while decorative Georgian bars can introduce traditional character.
Yes. Replacing older windows can significantly alter the appearance of a property. Changes to frame colour, style, glazing configuration and decorative detailing can modernise a home, restore traditional features or create an entirely new look.
Yes. CR Smith Lorimer windows can be finished with furniture-quality timber sills and surrounds, which can be varnished waxed or painted to complement the interior of your home.
