The third installment in our series of articles on the history of windows. Earlier, we managed to present and discuss trends in architecture and door and window joinery up to the second half of the 19th century. Today, however, we will focus on the times from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day.
The hustle and bustle of everyday life, noise and hustle and bustle of modern, crowded cities as well as the rush of modern life mean that when looking for relaxation, we more and more often design our home enclaves in a style that evokes rural idyll. This trend in architecture is described as rustic, and window joinery plays a very important role in it.
Choosing patio doors is a real challenge. After all, they are to serve for many years. So you need to conduct an analysis of what type we need and what solution the conditions at home allow us to install. Then you should get acquainted with the technical parameters of options available on the market.
Summer is in full swing. The sun shines brightly in the sky, warming the ground and causing temperatures to begin to exceed comfortable levels. How to protect home or flat from the heat? And what impact can window joinery have on this?
We continue our series of articles on the history of windows. Previously, we covered the period from antiquity to the middle ages. Today, however, we will describe the most important window trends present in architecture from the Renaissance to the second half of the 19th century.
Not only traditional wooden joinery, but also PVC windows can bring our interiors closer to nature and give them a warm, forest charm. For this to happen, you just need to choose one of the many available wood-like veneers and then enjoy their natural beauty. Golden oak is the leader among this color palette.
The wealth of arrangement options that can be obtained thanks to modern windows allows you to create interiors with a unique atmosphere. High-quality window joinery, made with attention to the smallest details, can be an important decorative element and emphasize the character of even the most demanding designer room.
HST or PSK? Or maybe a classic door? Investors who plan to buy new patio doors for their home have certainly faced the dilemma of which system to choose. But what do these mysterious abbreviations mean? What technology is behind them?
A series of texts in which we will present the history of windows. We will start with the very beginnings of civilization and the first human settlements, and end with modern times. In the first article, we discuss windows from antiquity to the middle ages.
A broken glass in a window can be due to a number of reasons. Most often they are accidental mechanical damage, but sometimes it happens spontaneously. Why is this happening? What to do when you notice such a crack in your window? How can you possibly prevent them?
Scandinavian style houses are characterised by a combination of traditional solutions and modern minimalism. We suggest which windows are best suitable for such buildings.
One of the most frequently chosen colors from the palette of wood-like veneers is walnut. Where does its popularity come from?
The living room is the most representative room in a house or apartment, where the household members usually spend the most time. While often attention is paid to the arrangement of furniture or the design of the room itself, so much time is not spent on windows. And it’s worth it, because properly decorated, they can affect the mood, aesthetics and reception of the salon.
The house or apartment has just finished renovation, during which we replaced the windows. Now it’s time to start cleaning. Unfortunately, it often happens that the remains of the mounting foam remained to be cleaned from the profiles. We advise you on how to remove it and enjoy impeccable cleanliness.
Are you planning to replace your windows with energy-saving ones, but are you afraid of the high costs of such an investment? There is a way to lower them: co-financing as part of thermal modernization.
The inhabitants of continental Europe are most often used to opening windows by opening the sash to the inside of the room. In Anglo-Saxon countries, however, it is different. They are dominated by windows that open either outwards or with an up-down sliding system. The latter type is called sash windows.
The living room is the room where people spend most of their time during the day, whether relaxing, entertaining or hosting guests. It is also the most representative point on the map of the house. This is why the right choice of windows is so important. What is important to pay particular attention to when choosing?
The summer season is approaching. And with it – the season for flying insects. In order to protect yourself against them effectively it is worth installing additional mosquito nets at windows. However, to make sure they will work properly you should make the right choice. What to pay attention to when buying them?
Owning a summer house is not a privilege reserved only for the wealthiest. More and more city dwellers are investing in their own little enclaves in the forest, by the lake, sea or in the mountains to be able to escape there from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the metropolis and feel connected to nature.
Modern PVC technology makes it possible to freely combine different colours of veneers in window joinery so that these match both the external facade of the building and the interior design.
The days of standardised windows are long gone, and many different variables need to be taken into account when pricing them. In this text we discuss a few of them.
The days when white PVC windows or wooden shades of traditional joinery dominated in single-family housing are long gone. Dark colours are currently the most popular, with dark grey anthracite shades leading the way.
Wood-like veneers for windows are very popular. They allow to imitate the appearance of wooden joinery while maintaining all the advantages of windows made of plastic or aluminum. One of the most interesting colors in this color palette is swamp oak, which is a dark shade of brown with a distinctive wood texture.
If you are planning to build a single-family house, consider diversifying its form with a classic but very chic addition – a bay window, which will enlarge the room and allow for interesting interior arrangements.
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