Modern Timber Windows For Contemporary Architecture

Far from being just for period properties, modern timber windows offer the perfect marriage of natural beauty, thermal performance, and cutting-edge design.

For trade installers seeking a reliable supplier for wooden windows that meet the demands of today’s architectural styles, understanding how timber fits within modern homes is essential.

Why timber is a great choice for modern homes

When it comes to specifying windows for modern builds, timber might not be the first material that springs to mind.

Yet increasingly, architects, developers, and trade installers are rediscovering timber as an excellent choice for contemporary projects.

Superior thermal efficiency

Timber is a natural insulator, offering thermal performance that helps reduce heat loss and lower energy bills.

At Bereco, our double glazing achieves U-values from 1.3 W/m²K—7% better than the 2023 Part L building regulations require. For projects demanding even greater energy efficiency, our triple glazing delivers U-values from 0.8 W/m²K, representing a 43% improvement over regulations.

This exceptional thermal efficiency translates into reduced energy consumption for your clients, helping to future-proof homes against rising energy costs whilst minimising carbon footprint.

Low maintenance and long-lasting

Our modern manufacturing techniques and factory-applied finishes ensure a lifespan of up to 60+ years with minimal maintenance required. The days of annual repainting are long gone—modern timber products offer the durability homeowners expect with only periodic attention needed.

Sustainability credentials

For environmentally conscious clients and projects targeting low environmental impact, timber offers compelling advantages. Our timber windows are manufactured from FSC® 100% or 100% PEFC Certified timber sourced from sustainably managed forests.

Versatile choice for any design

The beauty of wood lies in its adaptability. Timber frames can be finished in thousands of colours and stains, allowing them to complement minimalist contemporary schemes or make bold architectural statements.

From crisp white flush casement windows to striking anthracite grey or natural wood stains, the design possibilities are virtually limitless.

Window styles for modern homes: tilt & turn, casement & bespoke

Different architectural styles demand different window designs. For modern homes, three window design approaches consistently deliver outstanding results.

Tilt & turn windows

Bereco tilt and turn windows represent the pinnacle of modern functionality. Their clean Scandinavian design features expansive glass areas and concealed hardware, creating uninterrupted sightlines perfect for contemporary architecture. The inward-opening mechanism makes them an ideal choice for multi-storey buildings, flats, and apartments.

Key features include:

• Completely manufactured from timber with our unique external timber drainage design
• Available in bespoke sizes up to 1.5 metres wide and 2.4 metres high for opening lights
• Secured by Design approved for modern performance standards
• Exceptional thermal performance with U-values from 0.8 W/m²K
• Perfect for zero-carbon new houses and low-energy renovations

Flush casement windows

For projects where tradition meets modernity, flush casement windows offer timeless appeal with modern functionality. These popular choice windows work beautifully in both contemporary and traditional settings, making them a versatile choice for mixed-development projects.

Available in completely bespoke sizes up to 5 metres wide and incorporating up to five lights, flush casement windows can be configured in almost any arrangement.

Fixed windows and bespoke solutions

For architectural statements, fixed timber windows provide maximum impact. Without opening mechanisms or hardware, these picture windows accommodate larger panes of glass, flooding interiors with natural light and framing views without interruption. They excel in contemporary projects as dramatic floor-to-ceiling features, corner glazing solutions, or geometric shapes that challenge conventional window design.

Colour palettes for modern homes

Colour selection plays a crucial role in how timber windows complement contemporary architecture. Modern schemes typically favour clean, sophisticated tones that either blend subtly with facades or create deliberate contrast.

Contemporary white and off-white finishes offer crisp, clean aesthetics that maximise light reflection. Anthracite grey, charcoal, and black finishes have become synonymous with contemporary design, creating striking definition on large glazed areas. In recent years, more natural earthy tones such as French Gray and Stone Grey have also become increasingly popular. For projects celebrating the beauty of wood itself, stained finishes showcase timber’s natural grain and character.

Bereco offers single or dual colour finishes, allowing different internal and external colours.

Our selection of hardware for modern homes

Bereco offers high quality handles, stays, and fastenings in a range of styles and 10 metal accents, including polished chrome for ultra-modern aesthetics, brushed stainless steel for contemporary industrial looks, matt black for dramatic contrast, and antique bronze when bridging traditional and modern styles.

Meeting modern performance requirements

Aesthetic appeal means nothing if windows don’t meet rigorous modern performance standards. Bereco wooden windows are engineered to meet and exceed modern requirements for new windows.

Thermal performance

Our timber windows deliver exceptional energy efficiency that helps reduce energy bills whilst exceeding building regulations. Our timber windows can achieve U-values as low as 1.3 W/m²K with double glazing as standard, easily meeting building regulations whilst delivering genuine energy savings. Our triple glazing options reach U-values as low as 0.8 W/m²K.

Acoustic performance

For modern homes in urban locations or near transport routes, external noise can significantly impact quality of life. Our standard 24mm double glazing provides sound reduction of 33dB, whilst specially designed acoustic double glazed units offer reduction up to 42dB—ideal for properties near airports or busy roads.

Weather performance and airtightness

Our timber windows undergo annual testing audited by third-party certification body Bluesky Certification, covering weather performance, security, manufacturing quality, paint application, and material sourcing. Exceptional draught-proofing and weather seals deliver the airtightness that modern builds require, with performance that stands the test of time.

What type of timber is used for modern timber windows?

All Bereco windows are manufactured using certified sustainably sourced engineered laminated timber. We offer both redwood (Scots Pine) and hardwood (Dark Red Meranti), both of which are either FSC® 100% or 100% PEFC Certified and covered by the same extensive warranty for guaranteed quality and longevity.

Why choose Bereco?

Bereco is an ideal choice for trade installers seeking a reliable supplier for modern timber windows.

We guarantee 6-8 week delivery times all year round, allowing you to plan installations confidently. All quotes are subject to our best price promise, meaning you receive our best price at maximum discounts first time. We back our quality with a 30-year warranty on timber and a 10-year warranty against defects in manufacturing and factory finishes.

With 20 years of experience supplying replacement windows and new windows for projects ranging from single dwellings to developments of housing developments, we understand the diverse requirements of modern construction. Our 97% recommendation rate speaks volumes about the service experience we provide.

Get your free trade quote today

Ready to discuss how modern timber windows can work for your next project? Our experienced trade team is here to help with technical advice, accurate quotations, and practical solutions.

Get in touch with Bereco today. Complete our online contact form, call us on 01709 838188 or email info@bereco.co.uk. Let’s bring your contemporary project to life with beautiful, high-performing modern timber windows that deliver the difference.