Colour Trends – Not Only Shades Of Grey
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Read Full ArticleTimberlook, which produces heritage-style PVC-U windows and doors, has revealed data highlighting the most popular colour choices among UK homeowners over the past year – and pebble grey is high on the list.
The company, which is part of Affordable Window Systems (AWS), conducted a detailed analysis of a year’s worth of orders to come up with the results which show that grey remains the dominant choice for exterior finishes, with various grey shades accounting for 47% of all Timberlook orders.
We love grey
"The data confirms the enduring popularity of grey for windows," says Amelia Gaughan, head of marketing at AWS. "Nearly half of our orders featured a grey shade on the exterior, with Agate grey leading the pack at approximately 27%. "Our data shows that homeowners continue to favour sophisticated, neutral tones that complement both traditional and contemporary properties," adds Gaughan. "The strong performance of our newest shade, Pebble grey, which accounts for 8% of orders, demonstrates that this shade has already established itself as a popular choice.”
White still popular
The data further highlights the fact that white finishes maintain their enduring appeal, with Polar Foiled proving particularly popular at 16% of orders. This reflects the steady demand for finishes for PVC-U that realistically replicate the tactile qualities of traditional timber. Natural stained wood-effect finishes account for 2.5% of total orders, with Oak being the most popular, closely followed by Rosewood.
Chartwell green
Gaughan adds: "While statement colours like Chartwell green represent a smaller percentage of orders, they play an important role in our range, offering homeowners the opportunity to create striking, individual installations where appropriate.” Picture: A Timberlook bay window in pebble grey.
Article written by Cathryn Ellis
29th January 2025