The last few years have seen significant changes in door and window trends, and there has never been a better time for new windows and doors as far as choice is concerned, 2024 has seen some fantastic new products come to market. Looking ahead to 2025 door and window trends, at Door and Window Experts Website we know what is coming and what to look out for.
As home design, maximising the use of space and creating great living environments, windows and doors are seen less as functional necessities to fill a hole in the wall and as essential design elements. Increasingly new windows and doors are now known to provide great style, with many different window and door types available. Slim frames, classic or contemporary, shapes and curves, textures and foils. Lowering energy bills, providing more comfortable rooms, and a better sense of well-being are also important.
Door and window trends to look out for in 2025
Innovations in materials, technology, and sustainability are shaping how homeowners select their windows and doors. Above all is styling and sightlines.
Here are the key door and window trends to watch out for, as well as our advice and tips for getting the most out of these products.
1. Internal steel and steel-look doors and screens
The popularity of steel-look windows and doors is set to continue with more and more new products coming to market. Just two to three years ago, there were perhaps two or three internal door brands from which to choose. Today, there are over thirty, including outstanding new products from Europe or designed in the UK.
There’s no concern about the industrial or heritage styles going out of fashion; iconic brands like Crittall®’s enduring appeal since 1910 attests to their timeless design.
Here are our top recommendations for your new steel-look internal doors and screens:
Top recommendations for steel-look internal doors and screens:
- Aluco: Known for its high-quality styling, craftsmanship, and feature-packed designs, Aluco offers a premium internal door and screening system in the UK. Unique features set Aluco doors apart, making them noticeably more refined when compared with other brands.
- Otif: A new brand we’re currently reviewing, Otif promises a fantastic steel alternative to aluminium, offering affordability and attractive styling features.
- Exlabesa Systems: Better known for its commercial systems, Exlabesa has introduced IDS-30, an internal steel-look door and screening system.
- Deceuninck: Introducing Decalu Home, a European system that appears well-designed and styled with neat touches. Deceuninck focuses on both fabricator and installer benefits, aiming to effectively meet the needs of end-users.
- Jack Aluminium: A satisfactory internal system provides a solid option for those seeking steel-look designs.
- RK Steel: Providing an outstanding internal door and screening system, including fire-rated and internal folding doors. While it is more expensive and has longer lead times, the craftsmanship is exceptional.
We’ve seen virtually every internal door system up close and can help put you in touch with the right manufacturers and installers.
2. Even better steel, aluminium steel look and industrial windows and doors
The popularity of steel-look, heritage and industrial-style windows and doors will continue into 2025. There’s no question steel-look remains one of the top door and window trends, with more new products coming to market.
The authenticity of these windows and doors varies substantially. At the entry level are those products that are simply regular windows and doors with nothing more than bars on the glass. These brands, usually brought to market by commercially orientated systems companies, lack the refinement of the more premium systems.
Then you get brands that have put much thought into making their aluminium steel look as close to the genuine steel window and door as possible. Several new steel and premium aluminium are coming in 2025 that are even more luxurious and superbly engineered.
What’s new in 2025 on steel-look door and window trends?
- Three new steel-look bifolds will hit the market in 2025, one of which will be the slimmest bifold in the UK Market. All will have the distinctive feature lock backplate, first seen on the Origin OB-36 Soho and Contemporary Bifolds.
- Also coming in 2025 will be bifolds with the slimmest bars or no bars at all, finally providing a bifold solution with the same floating lock design as French Doors, pioneered by Aluco.
- Recently launched is Elite. Elite has unquestionably designed out everything that wasn’t quite right with existing premium steel-look systems. From the ingenious trickle vent design to the rolled steel profile and gorgeous handles. Elite is even slimmer, sleeker and more refined. Currently, Elite is the best-styled and designed steel-look window and door system for 2025. Get in touch for more information.
- Origin will also bring out an exterior system in 2025.
- Steel windows and doors will also get cheaper with European systems set to enter the UK market.
3. Even slimmer bifold doors
Bifold doors are becoming increasingly sleek as more system companies introduce thinner profiles and thin, more technically capable and even more attractive bifolds.
Contrary to some online opinions, bifolding doors aren’t becoming obsolete. Companies would not consistently bring out new and improved bifold doors if they were. Instead, bifold doors are evolving into even better products. The trend towards slimline designs enhances both aesthetics and functionality.
The typical sightline of a bifold door at the panel junctions and mullions was typically 130-160mm with most popular brands. Now, you can get bifold doors that are less than 100mm, and the trend is for these doors to get even narrower. Bifold doors will get even thinner, giving you more glass, less visible aluminium and even better views. Bifolding doors aren’t becoming obsolete; they’re evolving into even better products. The trend towards slimline designs enhances both aesthetics and functionality.
Notable products and innovations
- Schüco AS FD 75 will be the go-to premium bifold in 2025 as the brand gets more into the space of the end user.
- Look out for the slimmest bifold door that will be introduced in 2025 by an independent system designer and extruder. It promises the slimmest contemporary bifold and a steel look and addresses what Origin missed out on with the OB-36.
- Despite getting slimmer, look out for bifold doors that will go even taller than the typical 3m high per panel, similar to Solarlux’s Megaline, but substantially thinner.
4. Even better sliding doors in 2025
Whether it’s an obsession or a trend, the quest for ultra-slim sliding doors continues. We believe that beyond a certain point, reducing sightlines offers diminishing returns, especially in larger openings where the size of the glass makes mullion width less significant, and these doors do come with complexity and added cost.
Nonetheless, sliding doors are getting slimmer, with the 20mm mullion quite standard for the last few years and getting smaller.
- The GS15 sliding model, currently the slimmest on the market, is coming in 2025 and is set to set a new benchmark for affordable, premium, well-designed slimline sliding doors with a 15m mullion.
- Smart Systems has joined the bonded sliding door market with InVisoglide, boasting concealed frames and minimal slim sightlines, delivering nearly frame-free views.
- Expect beautifully designed new sliding doors in a range of sightlines from UK Systems companies and some ingenious sliding doors from abroad. The FD21 and FD20 by Fluid Glass are also the ones to watch.
- Reynaers and Origin have some of the most dated sliding door systems right now; these should improve.
In 2025, energy ratings for new windows and doors will become even more stringent, prompting consumers to become more informed about their choices and the impact on their homes and wallets.
Be aware that there is a lot of misinformation around window U-Values and some companies overstating the performance of their products. Some products remain only compliant, such as triple-glazed windows and doors.
5. Energy efficiency awareness
Industry professionals and the Door and Window Experts website are pushing for greater transparency, even calling out brands that make unsubstantiated claims about low U-values. So whilst not as sexy as new slimline windows and doors, Energy Efficiency Awareness must be one of 2025’s top door and window trends.
Key points:
- Accurate u-values: Choosing windows and doors with accurate U-values is crucial for energy savings. The U-value measures a material is effectiveness as an insulator—the lower the U-value, the better the insulation.
- Beware of misinformation: Be aware that there is misinformation regarding window U-values, and some companies may overstate the performance of their products. Some products may only be compliant as triple-glazed windows and doors.
- Ask for proof: Don’t just take your installer’s word for it; ask for proof of performance. A reputable company will gladly provide it.
- High-performance glass: C.U.in Glass is a high-performance glass option for windows and doors to watch in 2025.
- Improved standards: Expect new windows and doors to achieve U-values of 1.2, 1.1, 1.0 W/m²K, or even lower.
6. Smart glass technology
One of the most anticipated advancements is the rise of smart glass, which can adjust its transparency based on environmental conditions or user controls.
Electrochromic windows, for example, can automatically tint to reduce glare and heat during sunny days, enhancing energy efficiency and comfort. By 2025, expect windows and doors to be more integrated with smart home systems, allowing homeowners to control privacy, lighting, and insulation via smartphones or voice commands.
Important considerations:
- Smart Glass Technology is already here with Morley Glass integral blinds already offers a fantastic solution.
- Smart Glass Technology is excellent for internal doors and screens, but be aware of its suitability externally.
- It’s safe, effective and appealing.
- Be aware that any technology is likely to go out of date and may be unrepairable.
7. More minimalist design
Minimalism continues to dominate aesthetic trends, with slim frames and larger glass panels creating seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces.
This design reflects a desire for open, airy living environments filled with natural light. While maximizing glass area enhances views and spaciousness, be cautious of potential overheating due to increased sunlight exposure.
Important considerations:
- Overheating risks: While maximizing glass area enhances views and spaciousness, be cautious of potential overheating due to increased sunlight exposure.
- Building regulations Part O: Be aware of regulations related to overheating in new buildings. Look out for Part O of Building Regulations. Part O sets limits to prevent excessive solar gains, ensuring comfortable living conditions.
- Professional guidance: Consult with professionals to select products that balance aesthetics with energy efficiency.
8. Enhanced security features
Home security is a top priority, and manufacturers are incorporating advanced technologies into their designs.
Features like multi-point locking systems, impact-resistant glass, and integrated security sensors are becoming standard.
Innovations such as fingerprint access or facial recognition technology may also become more widespread, especially for entrance doors.
Double-glazed windows and doors will be enhanced with laminated glass and additional locking mechanisms, offering peace of mind without sacrificing style. All these security features are available with aluminium, PVCu, timber, steel and composite materials.
Important considerations:
- Technology lifespan: The more technology embedded in a door, the greater the risk of it becoming unsupported.
- Mechanical locking: Traditional mechanical locking systems remain reliable and effective for some doors.
- Front Door technology: Likely to see the most significant advancements in enhanced security features.
9. Indoor-outdoor living
The trend of blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces continues to grow. Homeowners opt for more extensive glazing in home extensions, glazed roofs, enclosed canopies, and modern glass rooms. These aim to make more use of the patio area all year round by enclosing it.
Glazed walls, slide-and-turn, bifold or sliding doors are a fantastic way to close the glass canopy and stay outside even if it gets cold, wet or windy. Accessories such as heating and lighting make these on-trend structures a natural extension of your home. These spaces remain comfortable year-round, regardless of the weather.
Recommendations:
- Quality matters: I prefer high-quality glazed extensions and canopies. They are better designed, last longer, and are more durable.
- New products: Look out for new products hitting the market in 2025, including innovative free-standing structures.
- Trusted brands: Solarlux, Sunflex, and Sunparadise offer well-designed systems worth considering.
- Avoiding disappointment: Purchasing cheaper canopies or lesser-known brands may result in dissatisfaction with the product’s quality.
10. Customisation and personalisation
Homeowners are seeking more control over the design of their windows and doors.
In 2025, expect a rise in bespoke glazing options, allowing you to select unique frame colours, glass finishes, and hardware to reflect your style.
Customisation isn’t just about aesthetics—it also includes design elements to create a specific feel in a room, often in response to how the room is laid out, the size of the property, and its location. City centre properties frequently call for more demanding design because of space, often moving down into basements or creating glazing that maximises the available space. Here’s an example of a London home with a unique extension designed to create a better balance in the house.
Door and window trends will also consider acoustics, sun protection, privacy and shading or features within a door or window to provide specific functionality. Even meeting the accessibility needs of a home is important. Advances in manufacturing techniques will make custom-designed windows and doors more accessible, enabling personalized shapes and styles that complement both traditional and modern architecture.
Advances to watch:
- Materials: Steel remains the best material for creating shaped windows and doors, followed by timber, aluminium, and PVCu.
- Colour coating technology: Advances will provide even better choices of colours, textures, foils, and coatings.
- Glass technology: Professional installers will offer the latest in glass technology for comfort, protection, or insulation.
- Premium PVCu products: Expect even better timber-like appearances and more authentic wood and grain foils.
Door and window trends for 2025 – final thoughts
Stay ahead of the trends and make the most informed decisions for your home improvement projects.
As door and window trends demonstrate, the future of windows and doors is a blend of advanced technology, sustainable practices, and personalised design. Central to this evolution is the pursuit of comfort, convenience, and efficiency in modern homes. By 2025, homeowners undertaking new builds or renovations will have even more window and door options that balance aesthetics with performance.
Whether upgrading for style, functionality, or security, keeping informed about door and window trends will help you make the best investment for your home, and by incorporating them into your home, you enhance its aesthetic appeal and increase its value and efficiency.
Consider these door and window trends as you plan your next renovation or build. Look at the impartial articles and reviews on the Door and Window Experts website, and don’t hesitate to contact us for help and guidance in finding the perfect windows and doors.
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