The inside of a home is often a reflection of the people who live there. So shouldn’t the outside of a home do the same?
Along with your four walls, your glazing is one of the first and last things you (and your guests) will see. Which is why the importance of choosing the right doors and windows for your property shouldn’t be overlooked.
In the world of glazing, no one size fits all. From new builds to period properties, each home is unique, just like its homeowner. So if you’re wondering how to make sure your four walls reflect your style and personality from the outside in, customising your windows and doors is a great place to start.
To help, we’ve pulled together a handy guide on where to start when it comes to customising the outside of your bricks and mortar.
- Select a design style for your home
In today’s market, you have an abundance of choice when it comes to door and window styles.
Perhaps you’re looking for a door for your period property that retains your home’s character, ticks all the security boxes and scores top marks for energy efficiency. Or maybe you’re searching for stand-out windows that make a statement, while letting the sunlight in and keeping the cold out.
Whatever it may be, at Vision Doors & Windows Ltd we use our 20+ years’ of experience in the glazing industry to help find you the right option for your home.
To give you an idea of door styles available, the most popular designs include:
- Composite doors — These give the classic appearance of wood but without the maintenance. If you ask us, they are the ideal front door to present your property.
- French doors – A pair of doors, crafted with glass panes extending for most of its length.
- Bi-folding doors — A set of glass panels which concertina back on themselves allowing you to open up a whole wall.
- Sliding patio doors – This design consists of two or three doors that slide horizontally on a track.
While window-wise, choice is limited only by your imagination. A few of the most common window styles include:
- Fanlights – Traditionally speaking, fanlights are small windows that sit above doors, usually rectangular, semi-circular or elliptical in shape.
- Casements windows — These are windows that have hinges at the side and opening outward to the right or left at a 90-degree angle.
- Sash windows — Often used in period properties, these windows slide over one another using a pulley system.
- Now choose the colour
Colour is everything. You wouldn’t just pick any old paint colour for your four walls, would you? And the same goes for the glazing of your home.
At Vision Doors & Windows Ltd, our windows and doors are available in a wide variety of colours.
The choice you make is all up to your interior design style and preference. Whether it’s traditional white windows you want, modern black styles or grey options that will frame your space. Head over to our gallery to get all the inspiration you need.
- It’s time for the finishing touches
Customising your doors and windows doesn’t stop with the colour choice. Now comes the finishing touches. Think: door handles, letter boxes, knockers, and diamond or square-leaded windows or Georgian bar options that can completely transform the look and feel of your four walls. Plus, your glazing can be further personalised with fittings in white, chrome, gold or black. The options really are endless.
Glazing that goes the extra mile
Vision Doors & Windows Ltd is a FENSA-approved installer of double-glazed windows. FENSA is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors so you can rest assured we are complying to building regulations week in, week out.
All of our windows come with an A rated energy efficient glass (even though the industry minimum is B). This means that when you trust us to install your glazing, you’re getting the best performing double glazed windows on the market in terms of energy efficiency and heat retention.
Plus, we offer a 10-year guarantee on all parts and labour. So, If your doors and/or windows need replacing don’t hesitate to get in touch and get a free online quote. Quotes are offered on a free and genuine no-obligation basis.