A consideration of the latest trends might be in the decision-making mix when we change interior details, but larger home improvement trends tend to come from a more functional need or desire. For example, adding an extension or conservatory gives more space to a growing family, and new windows and doors improve the comfort of your home with better energy efficiency and security. However, according to a recent article in House Beautiful Magazine, choosing on-trend styles and colours of windows and doors could add value to your home in 2026.
As the article explains, windows and doors are the first thing a buyer sees from the street and one of the last details they notice as they walk out, so choosing home improvements that are both timeless and on trend can boost a property’s kerb appeal. Even if you have no intention of moving house, but you need to replace your windows and doors, and you appreciate following the latest trends, there is so much more choice than there used to be to help you fulfil your dream and meet your property’s full potential.
Trends for windows and doors in 2026
Colour
At the end of a calendar year, colour is a big conversation in the fashion and interiors world, with various paint companies launching their ‘colour of the year’ for the year ahead.
For 2026, Dulux has announced a ‘family of indigos’ as its colours of the year, while Valspar suggests the muted green ‘warm eucalyptus’ is its hero shade, and Benjamin Moore says that the rich brown ‘silhouette’ is its colour of choice for 2026.
All of these colours are on trend, but it is not as easy as adding fashionable windows to your home. The colour also needs to suit the type of home improvement and the overall style of the property. Luckily, aluminium windows and doors can deliver a vast range of colours on offer.
Reynaers at Home colour offering – We have had over 900 RAL colours in various finishes available in our range of windows and doors for a long time now, to help homeowners achieve their desired look. And with dual colours available to give you one colour inside and a different colour outside, there are a multitude of options to find an individual style for your home – inside and out.
More recently we have also updated our colour range to offer Class 2 Qualicoat paint finish as standard. Class 2 paints are designed to withstand harsh conditions and high traffic areas with increased durability, improved gloss retention, and superior UV resistance, all of which improve the longevity of the paint.
Heritage
We wrote a piece on Heritage windows recently because it is a section of the market that is growing in popularity, and this trend looks set to stay throughout 2026 too.
Interior designers say that we are in the midst of a shift towards more traditional features or pieces in our homes. The term ‘Modern Heritage’ has been coined to describe this desire for modern spaces with a nod to the more traditional. Vintage and retro designs are terms we now hear a lot in many aspects of life, from fashion to interiors.
We have been witnessing this in the window and door industry too, with more people choosing Heritage-style windows for modern homes as well as older properties. The mix of a more traditional style with all the benefits of new windows is a strong proposition in all architectural designs.
Reynaers at Home Heritage offering – We have a range of aluminium windows and doors that are well suited for the Heritage sector because their slim design and integral strength make them ideal steel window replacements. The entire range is manufactured to the highest quality and benefits from the same thermal efficiency and security excellence as our more modern designs.
Slim
The House Beautiful article mentioned above also cites slim frames as one of their top five trends for windows and doors in 2026.
Slim aluminium windows have been increasing in popularity across the UK, thanks to the trend towards the contemporary slim black or dark aesthetic.
With more of a focus on natural light and feeling closer to nature, people appreciate the additional light let into a property through windows with slimmer frames. Again, as long as they suit the style of the building, they are said to increase the perceived value of a property by 3-7%.
Slim-framed windows and doors, especially patio doors, make a strong impression in a modern home, with their sleek design and bigger expanses of glass, but should not be at the expense of energy efficiency.
Reynaers at Home slim offering – Aluminium is the perfect material for windows and doors with slim frames because of its inherent strength and durability, but this only applies if the systems are manufactured to the highest standard. Reynaers Aluminium has been providing high-performance glazing solutions for 60 years and offers the best in quality and craftsmanship.
Energy efficiency & Sustainability
As we said at the beginning of this piece, staying on trend isn’t always about aesthetics, and especially in the case of windows and doors, it is more often the practical benefits they bring, including energy efficiency.
It is suggested that adding energy-efficient windows and doors to your home can increase its value by £10k, but perhaps a more common draw for homeowners today is the benefits they can enjoy while living in the property, such as reduced fuel bills and a generally more comfortable year-round temperature. A wide range of research also suggests that homeowners are becoming increasingly savvy when it comes to sustainability, and while energy-efficient windows that reduce the amount of heating needed in a property are a good start, people now want sustainable solutions too.
Reynaers at Home energy efficiency & sustainability offering
As well as offering systems that can meet the best window and door energy ratings, the team at Reynaers Aluminium firmly believe that manufacturers should not just be making promises about sustainability, they should be taking action. We have established the Reynaers Act, which is a company-wide programme that encompasses all our internal and external sustainable initiatives, and holds us accountable for meeting specific targets.
We have also recently published our updated Sustainability Strategy Report, which outlines specifically how we are and will continue to reduce emissions in line with the UK Government pledge to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, including through sustainable building design, sustainable certification, and being part of the Science-Based Targets Initiative.
Choosing the right windows and doors for your home
It’s fun to look at up-and-coming trends for your home inside and out, and for some, this will play more of role in the decision-making process than for others, but the most important thing is that you choose the right windows and doors for your home. Our experienced network of Reynaers at Home installers is well-versed in helping customers balance the aesthetics they want with the performance they need. Contact your local installer today to start your home improvement journey.
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