WAY IN AND WAY OUT

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WAY OUT WAY OUT

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Jo Borrill delves into what is opening and closing this season and closing this season

loor-to-ceiling glass is what everyone wants

Fright now. Taller, wider windows are what people desire as they’ve become a doable option, seeing as windows have come a long way with insulation and energy efficiency.

Black frames or “dark windows” came about a few years ago, and they’re still popular. This look dates back to the industrial warehouses of yesteryear, however, people still love the aesthetic.

If you are looking for something charming and unique, window seats are a way to maximise your living experience, and add extra seating options. This is a great area to relax, enjoy a sundowner, read or unwind, while enjoying the view. These areas can be tastefully decorated with pillows and throws to make this a comfy and cosy experience.

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS

When visitors arrive at your door, that door paves the way for what is hiding behind it. Your front door needs to make an impression, and speaks volumes about the character, personality and taste of the occupants inside.

This season, home owners are opting for higher, wider and bolder than ever before when it comes to the latest door trends.

A solid timber door is always popular, as it blends in well with your natural surroundings. Combining iron, steel and aluminium is also an option, serving as a preview for these elements used in the interior.

Inside, frosted glass doors are still really trendy, providing a sense of intrigue as well as being highly elegant and functional. Sliding glass doors are now often being used instead of walls. They heighten the sense of space and create a seamless flow to the outdoor areas.

Something to look out for too is hidden or invisible doors. These are decorated in the same colour, material and style of the wall where they’re positioned. These are often in flashy, bright colours such as mint green.

WELL ADO(O)RNED

Handles, shutters, and security options mustn’t be forgotten when choosing windows and doors for your property.

“Black handles have a high impact and are a bold statement on white or light timber doors or cabinetry, complementing the texture and grain of any carpentry. Black is confident, elegant and sleek and adds a new and refreshing finish to your doors. Door handles are the most touched object in your home, therefore are very noticed,” says Rene Van Heesch at Handles R Us.

With security top of mind, Plantation Shutters combines safety, practicality and decoration. “Even though our Plantation Security Shutters are extremely sought after, Plantation Timber Shutters remain our flagship product,” says Briggie Kirchmann. “Plantation Timber Shutters are suitable for internal use, as window or door coverings (instead of curtains or blinds). They are also very popular as internal dividers.”

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“Black is confident, elegant and sleek and adds a new and refreshing finish to

your doors.” – Rene Van Heesch

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Lindy Barry of Trellidor explains the trend towards industrial design and brighter spaces. There’s been a move towards lighter, brighter rooms that allow more natural light in through bigger windows. Mixed materials are very appealing to the soul – steel, aluminium, glass, wood, naked brick. Not to mention the safety aspects of our home – and this is where “all these options need to be secured with products that don’t impinge on the view of the outside”, she says.

Smart homes and sustainability are also considered high on the must-have list. Kate Mederer from Taylor Blinds & Shutters explains: “Today, with systems like Taylor’s MOTION Technology, your window or door blinds can be controlled at the touch of a remote, at the command of your voice or even automated to open and close at specific times in the day, offering you the simplicity of modern convenience.”

We are all desperately trying to save the planet, so “blind fabric textiles are evolving to offer sustainable and tactile materials and include recycled fabrics, refined textures and processes”, Mederer more adds. sustainable Q production

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