Bringing Character Into the 21st Century

Bringing Character Into the 21st Century: Our Ultimate Contemporary Range Window (with Future Decorative Glass)

There’s something instantly special about a feature window especially when it’s a circular window that becomes a focal point of the whole elevation. Whether it sits above a front door, in a stairwell, or as a statement piece in a gable wall, a round window adds architectural interest in a way few shapes can.

The project pictured here is a great example: a crisp smooth white circular frame set within a traditional brick surround, finished with decorative glass art that preserves the home’s original character. It’s a perfect showcase of how our Ultimate Contemporary Range can deliver modern performance without losing the charm that makes a property feel like home.

Contemporary performance, classic detailing

This installation uses our trusted System 10 profile in a 70mm depth, combining sleek contemporary lines with subtle heritage touches:

Highlights are:

• Rustique ovolo internal bead for a softer, more traditional internal finish
• A smooth white finish for a clean, timeless look
• 70mm profile for strength, stability, and improved thermal performance
• A+10 energy rated for year-round comfort and efficiency
• Glazed with Future decorative glass art to replicate the existing design

The result is a window that looks perfectly at home in a period-style brickwork setting, while delivering the kind of insulation and comfort you expect from a modern replacement.

Future Decorative Glass: keep the design you love

One of the biggest worries with replacing an older feature window is losing the original glass design. Many homes have decorative panels that are part of their story. Sometimes it’s a floral motif, sometimes it’s geometric leadwork, and sometimes (as you can see here) it’s a striking artistic scene.

With Future decorative glass, we can replicate existing designs so you don’t have to compromise. That means you can keep the look and feel of your original window while upgrading to a new, secure, energy-efficient unit.

The decorative glass creates a beautifully detailed centrepiece, framed by a bright modern surround that lifts the whole brick façade. It’s a brilliant balance of heritage style and contemporary finish.

Why a 70mm profile matters

A window’s profile depth isn’t just a technical detail, it plays a real role in how the window performs and feels. Our 70mm System 10 profile offers a sturdy, well-proportioned frame that suits both modern and traditional homes.

Benefits include:

• Better comfort – a high-performing window helps reduce draughts and cold spots, making rooms feel more comfortable in winter and more consistent year-round.
• Clean sightlines – the Ultimate Contemporary Range is designed to look crisp and uncluttered, keeping attention on the shape of the window and the glass design.
• Long-lasting appearance – a smooth white finish is easy to maintain and stays looking fresh with minimal effort, ideal for feature windows that you want to keep looking their best.
• A+10 energy rating: efficiency you can feel. Energy efficiency isn’t just about ticking a box, it’s about creating a home that feels warmer, quieter, and more comfortable. This window specification is A+10 energy rated, supporting improved thermal performance while helping to reduce heat loss.

A Feature Window

Round windows, arches, and feature shapes require careful measurement and manufacture. There’s no “off-the-shelf” shortcut if you want a neat finish and a window that sits perfectly.

Our Ultimate Contemporary Range can be configured to suit non-standard shapes while keeping the same focus on performance, style, and the finer finishing details. In this case, the circular frame sits cleanly within the brick opening and complements the arch detailing around it. It’s easy to underestimate how much impact one window can have, until you see a project like this. The combination of the bold circular shape, the bright smooth white finish, and the replicated decorative glass artwork creates a genuine “wow” moment. It’s eye-catching from the street, and from inside it brings character and light into the space without sacrificing privacy.

Thinking of replacing a decorative or feature window?

If you have an existing leaded or decorative panel that you’d like to keep the look of, we can help you explore options to replicate the original design while upgrading the window around it.

Explore the Ultimate Range today and transform your living space with style, security, and energy efficiency.

Would you like to find out more?

Please take a look at our  Window and Doors brochures. You may also wish to visit the John Fredericks website.

If you would like to discuss a future project or you have some questions regarding windows please feel free to contact us and we will endeavour to help you.