It’s a crisp morning in London, and you sip your tea while gazing through internal glazed partitions into your living space. The steel-framed grid of your door frames each vista like an artwork, yet allows daylight to filter in. This quiet elegance is no accident: in 2025, Crittall-style doors are seeing a resurgence across UK homes and offices.
At Prestige Steel Doors, we’ve seen firsthand how clients are gravitating toward this refined industrial aesthetic not just for its aesthetic appeal, but for the functional harmony it brings to modern interiors.
If you’re wondering whether Crittall style is right for your space, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 0808 123 0432 or email us at info@prestigesteeldoors.co.uk.
When our experts at Prestige Steel Doors install a Crittall-style internal sliding door, your space will instantly feel brighter, and it will become the talking point of the house.
What Exactly Is Crittall Style And Why It Matters In 2025
The term “Crittall style” refers to steel-framed glass doors or screens that echo the slim muntin (bar) grid characteristic of early 20th-century industrial windows. While true “Crittall” is a specific brand, in remodels and modern interiors, we often use “Crittall-style” as a design reference. This aesthetic blends form, light, and space in a way few other door styles can match.
At our bespoke steel door showroom and in client projects, we frequently direct clients to our Crittall-style door page to explore slim steel frames, glass types, and design flexibility.
In 2025, designers are valorising transparency, lightweight structures, and visual continuity, and Crittall style offers all of these with a timeless elegance.
Why Crittall Style Is Topping Trends This Year
1. Light, Space & Connection
Open-plan homes may offer a sense of flow, but often at the cost of segmented privacy. Crittall-style partitions allow you to zone spaces while maintaining sightlines. Natural light floods deeper into interiors, reducing reliance on artificial illumination.
2. Industrial-Chic Meets Comfort
Industrial aesthetics continue to influence interiors, but the modern twist is subtle. Crittall style brings raw geometry without coldness, especially when paired with warm materials like timber floors or soft furnishings.
3. Adaptability Across Styles
Whether your home leans towards modern, classic, Scandinavian, or mid-century styles, a Crittall grid can adapt to suit. A black powder-coated frame suits a loft, while soft bronze frames or custom RAL finishes (available via our frame colour options) bring warmth to traditional settings.
4. Advanced Glass & Safety Tech
In earlier decades, steel-framed glass could be perceived as unsafe or inefficient. Today, we pair elegant muntin bars with toughened, laminated, and low-E glazing to meet UK building and thermal performance standards. You get style without compromising on safety or comfort.
5. Rejuvenation Of Heritage Homes
Many homes built in the UK’s interwar and mid-century periods already included steel windows. Renovators increasingly gravitate toward Crittall style to echo historic character. Our Crittall-style solutions allow for heritage coherence with modern performance.
How We Execute Crittall Style at Prestige Steel Doors
1. Bespoke Design, From Frame To Handle
We begin by listening: your vision, style, lighting preferences, and textures. We then propose muntin grid layouts, glass types (fluted, frosted, tinted), and complementary hardware designs, along with full preview mockups.
2. Precision Fabrication
Partnering with our supplier, Otif, each frame is zinc powder-coated, with attention given to minimising sightlines, concealing fixings, and ensuring structural integrity. Our slim profiles (often just 22 mm) maximise glass area while preserving strength.
3. Expert Installation
Our UK-based installation teams protect floors, ensure millimetre-accurate alignment, and test every hinge, seal, and sliding mechanism. We treat your home with the same respect as if it were our own.
4. Finance That Works For You
To make this premium aesthetic accessible, we offer 0% finance over 12 to 36 months via Ideal4Finance (Trustpilot-rated “Excellent”), so budget doesn’t limit your design.
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Conclusion
Crittall style is more than a fleeting trend; it’s a return to pleasing proportions, natural light, and design integrity that aligns perfectly with the interior priorities of 2025. At Prestige Steel Doors, we fuse that heritage appeal with cutting-edge glass technology, structural precision, and flexible finance options.
If you’re considering a transformation in your home or commercial space, why not explore this striking yet timeless aesthetic with expert guidance?
Contact us to book a design consultation or get a tailored quote today.
FAQs
1. Are Crittall-style doors draughty or poor in insulation?
Not if made with quality seals and glazed units. Our designs use gaskets, thermal breaks, and fully laminated glazing to ensure tight performance.
2. Can I use Crittall-style doors externally?
Yes, but they must comply with weatherproofing, drainage, and thermal insulation standards. We can engineer them for external use.
3. Do I need planning permission for Crittall-style installations?
In conservation areas or listed buildings, yes. We can support you with drawings for approval.
4. Do Crittall-style doors block sound?
They help, but sound insulation depends mainly on the glass type (laminated or acoustic). Proper seals are crucial.
5. How long does it take from design to installation?
Typically, 8 weeks from final design approval to installation, depending on complexity and glass supply.
6. What is the difference between genuine Crittall and Crittall-style doors?
Genuine Crittall is a trademarked brand, while Crittall-style doors like ours capture the same aesthetic using bespoke steel frames and modern glazing technologies.
7. Can Crittall-style doors be customised for unique spaces or layouts?
Yes. Every door we craft is made to measure, allowing for bespoke frame colours, glass types, handle designs, and opening mechanisms to perfectly suit your interior.
8. Are Crittall-style doors suitable for bathrooms or humid areas?
A: They can be, provided the steel is powder-coated correctly and sealed. We recommend fluted or frosted glass for privacy while maintaining a bright, airy feel.