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Home improvement ideas: timber doors and windows
Home improvement projects are on the rise as lockdown eases. Update your property with bespoke timber doors and windows for an elegant, refined aesthetic.
Home Décor Trends: Brass and bronze ironmongery are on the rise
In recent years we’ve seen an unexpected increase in demand for brass and bronze door handles – and it’s all down to the material’s antibacterial properties.
Before-and-after replacement windows for period property
See how new windows have transformed this incredible period property – while still complementing the building’s original style!
What type of windows are best for your home
Windows play a substantial role in the overall aesthetic of a home and typically help to define the character of the property.
Top tips for maintaining timber window frames
With spring officially upon us (and what a Spring it’s turning out to be!), it’s time for homeowners around the country to dust off the cobwebs of winter and get...
Top 10 Architecture Instagram Accounts
Whether you find architecture a fascinating subject, or you want inspiration to strike for your next design and build project – these terrific Architecture Instagram accounts are for you!
Trend Focus: Discovering Biophilia
Research shows us that exposure to nature, even when we are indoors, helps us to reduce stress and improves our wellbeing. We explain what Biophilia is, and how you can...
What are the benefits of a glass roof in an extension?
A stunning architectural feature designed to flood your home with natural light whilst making a style statement at the same time – a glass roof in an extension makes all...
Our guide to glazing: windows, doors and roof lanterns
Glass has to be among the most serviceable and diverse construction materials we have available to us. It also happens to be one of the most resplendent. We explain the...
Going Green: The MET Tirana
The need for green spaces in urban environments is becoming ever more apparent in modern day architecture. In the heart of Tirana, Albania’s capital city, a proposed 12-storey residential and...
Top 10 self-build and renovation Instagram accounts
Are you looking to redo your home? Follow some of the most sensational self-build and renovation accounts on Instagram! Get great ideas and advice while following others as they embark...
Things to check when comparing your window quotes
If you have requested quotes from a number of window suppliers, you might be concerned about why all the prices are all so different. Surely, they should be the same,...
The benefits of having quality windows during the winter
The performance of quality windows speaks for itself during the winter, but how can they help us to use less energy and lower our carbon footprints too?
Window to the world: 5 amazing national parks
If you are dreaming of trees, unspoilt tracks and wondrous mountains, these fantastic national parks might be just the ticket. With breath-taking views and exciting trails to explore, we explore...
Tree of the month: The Hazel Tree
This month we look at the Hazel tree! An attractive tree whose fruit, associated with knowledge and protection, attracts a host of colourful wildlife and flourishes in almost any garden.
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