Yorkshire Homes
Window Ideas for Yorkshire Farmhouses
The short answer
Most Yorkshire farmhouses suit flush casements at the front, with more freedom at the rear for larger glazing or sliding doors. Keep the front elevation simple and consistent; save contemporary glazing for extensions and outbuildings.
Windows in the Dales editorial team · Published 25 September 2026 · Reviewed 25 September 2026 · Next review March 2027
Key takeaways
- Consistency across the main elevation matters
- Rear and outbuildings can take bolder glazing
- Exposure makes weathering performance important
Farmhouses often have a formal front and a working rear. Treating them differently lets the house keep its face while gaining light and views.
When it works well
- Flush casements
- Sliding doors to gardens
- Steel-look glazing in linked barns
When it may not
- Mixing several window styles on one elevation
Common mistakes
- Replacing windows piecemeal in mismatched styles