Curves, arches and non-standard openings
When the opening is anything but standard.
Arched, curved, bowed and Gothic windows need geometry that feels intentional. Bespoke timber makes it possible to replicate an existing opening or develop a new shaped window around the architecture.
Designed around the property
The curve has to belong to the building.
A shaped window is not simply a standard frame with a decorative top. Radius, bar layout, glass, moulding and the depth of the reveal all need to resolve together so the finished piece feels structural rather than applied.
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Shaped Windows in rooms, façades and details.
We show each product in the room, on the façade and in the joinery detail so you can see how it works as part of the building.
Specification priorities
What matters when this product is being designed.
Every opening is bespoke, but these are the recurring decisions that shape the finished result.
Arched & curved forms
Hand-crafted timber geometry for arched, bowed and curved openings.
Matched to existing
Shaped windows can replicate the proportions of existing period joinery.
Bespoke glazing
Curved, restoration-style and decorative glazing can be considered by design.
Made in hardwood
Built as proper joinery rather than a decorative insert.
Buying & specification guide
Designing arched, curved and shaped timber windows
Useful questions to resolve before the final survey and manufacturing specification.
Shaped windows need more than a curved head. Radius, glazing-bar layout, moulding profile, frame depth and glass all need to resolve as one piece of joinery.
We make bespoke curved, bowed, Gothic and arched windows to replicate existing openings or create a new architectural feature.
Record the geometry
Accurate templates and dimensions are essential when matching an existing arch, curve or bow.
Keep bars believable
Glazing bars should follow the geometry cleanly rather than appearing forced into the shaped opening.
Choose the glass early
Curved, decorative or specialist glass can affect the frame design and lead times.
Questions before a survey
Shaped Windows FAQs
Project-specific requirements vary, particularly on listed and conservation properties.
What shaped windows can you make?+
We can make curved, bowed, Gothic and arched timber windows, all developed around the individual opening.
Can a shaped window copy an existing one?+
Yes. Bespoke manufacturing can be used to replicate the look and proportions of an existing shaped window.
Can shaped windows use decorative glass?+
Yes. We can specify specialist glazing including stained or decorative glass, subject to the design.
Made to measure
Start with the architecture, then build the specification.
A survey is the quickest way to establish the proportions, performance requirements and finish that make sense for the property.