We supply and install elegant French casement windows, designed to open from the centre to create a wide, unobstructed opening without a fixed central mullion. This design allows increased natural light and ventilation to flow into the room, making French casement windows a practical and visually appealing option for a wide range of homes.
French casement windows combine traditional styling with modern practicality. Available with a wide range of customisation options, they offer a clean, balanced appearance that works equally well in period properties and contemporary spaces, delivering both everyday functionality and refined design.
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French casement windows are designed to open from the centre without a fixed mullion, creating a wide, uninterrupted opening that maximises your view of the outdoors. With both sashes opening fully, they remove visual obstructions and allow natural light to flood into the room, helping spaces feel brighter, more open and more connected to their surroundings.
This expansive opening makes French casement windows an ideal choice for homes with garden views, countryside outlooks or feature landscapes, allowing you to enjoy clear sightlines whether the windows are open or closed. When opened, they also provide excellent ventilation, bringing fresh air into the home while maintaining a balanced and symmetrical appearance.
Combining elegant proportions with practical design, French casement windows enhance both the visual appeal and everyday enjoyment of a living space. Their clean lines and unobstructed views make them a popular option for homeowners looking to blur the boundary between indoors and outdoors while maintaining a refined, timeless window style.
uPVC French casement windows offer the classic appearance of traditional timber joinery while benefiting from the practicality of modern materials. Finished with high‑quality woodgrain foil, these windows are carefully designed to replicate the colour, texture and depth of natural wood, making them suitable for a wide range of property styles.
Available in an extensive selection of heritage wood‑effect finishes and colours, woodgrained uPVC French casement windows can be tailored to complement everything from period homes and country cottages to more traditional modern properties. Dual‑colour options are also available on selected designs, allowing different finishes internally and externally to suit your décor.
For homeowners seeking a more traditional look, features such as astragal bars and heritage‑style window furniture can be incorporated to enhance the authentic appearance. Alternatively, cleaner woodgrain tones paired with contemporary hardware create a refined balance between classic character and modern design.
By combining the visual appeal of timber with the durability and low‑maintenance benefits of uPVC, woodgrain French casement windows provide a convincing alternative to wooden frames, delivering timeless aesthetics with modern performance.
Colour Options
French casement windows can be finished in a carefully selected range of colours and authentic woodgrain effects, allowing you to tailor the design to suit both traditional and contemporary homes. Wood‑effect finishes are designed to replicate the look and texture of natural timber, providing classic character while retaining the low‑maintenance benefits of modern materials.
On selected designs, dual‑colour options are available, allowing the internal and external frames to be finished in different shades. This makes it easy to match your interior décor while maintaining the desired appearance externally.
Red
Anthracite Grey
Black
Chartwell Green
Golden Oak
Cream
Oak
Rosewood
Glazing Options
Our pivot windows are fitted with A+ energy rated double glazing as standard. You can choose to upgrade to triple glazing for heightened noise reduction and energy efficiency capabilities. You can also opt for self-cleaning, anti-glare or decorative glazing options.
We offer Pilkington SaniTise glass, a world-first glazing solution which is lined with a photocatalytic coating which has antimicrobial features. It reduces the risk of microbial transmission, protecting from viruses spreading from commonly touched surfaces, like glazing products.
Charcoal
Everglade
Pelerine
Contora Texture
Chantilly
Stippolyte
Contora
Digital
Stippolyte Texture
Taffeta
Minster
Oak
Minster Texture
Mayflower
Florielle
Standard casement windows are typically side‑hung, opening from a single sash. They are a popular and versatile option, offering excellent ventilation, security and energy efficiency. In many situations, a standard casement window provides more than enough opening space for everyday use.
French casement windows differ in that they open from the centre, with both sashes moving outwards and no fixed central mullion. This creates a much wider, unobstructed opening and allows significantly more light and air to enter the room. The balanced, symmetrical design also gives French casement windows a refined appearance that suits both traditional and modern homes.
In some situations, particularly where a standard casement window may be too narrow to meet escape or access requirements, French casement windows can offer a practical solution. Because both sashes open fully, they can provide a larger clear opening, making them a suitable option where greater access is needed, subject to correct specification and building regulations.
Both standard and French casement windows can be manufactured using high‑quality materials and modern locking systems to ensure strong security and long‑term durability. Choosing between the two often comes down to available space, desired opening width and visual preference, with French casements offering added flexibility where a wider opening is beneficial.
Timber French Casement Windows
For homeowners looking to reduce the environmental impact of their property, timber French casement windows offer a naturally sustainable replacement option.
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uPVC French casement windows provide a responsible replacement solution, combining long‑lasting materials, modern performance and recyclable properties.
Find out moreWith a team bringing together over 35 years of industry experience, Astoria Windows has built a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality home improvement solutions you can rely on. Having completed over 25,000 installations, it’s likely we’ve worked on homes near you across Shrewsbury, Telford, Wolverhampton and the surrounding areas throughout Shropshire and the West Midlands.
Our long‑standing success is driven by a genuine commitment to customer care. From initial consultation through to installation, our experienced team works closely with each homeowner to ensure every project is delivered to exact requirements. Our fully trained installers and dedicated customer service team take pride in providing a smooth, professional experience and consistently high standards of workmanship on every installation.
At Astoria Windows, we provide complete peace of mind by operating to recognised industry standards. We are a FENSA‑registered installer, ensuring that all window and door installations comply with current building regulations. For added reassurance, every installation is also covered by a 10‑year insurance‑backed guarantee, provided as standard.
With a team bringing together over 35 years of industry experience, we have built a strong reputation for quality workmanship, reliable service and honest advice. Much of our work comes through recommendation, and our customer reviews reflect the care and attention our team brings to every project. We take pride in the trust homeowners place in us and in the long‑standing relationships we’ve built by delivering consistently high standards.
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