The windows and doors you choose will have a huge impact on the style, light, ventilation, and energy efficiency of your new home. If you’re thinking about building a new home from a pre-designed plan or from scratch, you can take comfort in knowing that by building with Parkvuehomes you will have access to the best building materials and installations in the industry.
Here’s our guide to getting it right.
- Decide what you want your home to look like
The best way to decide is to look at examples of windows and doors that you like. Go crazy on Pinterest, look through home and lifestyle magazines and websites, save your favourite house images, colours, styles, configurations, and hardware.
- Consider how you’ll live in your home
Think about how you want your new custom home to function. Your life stage, whether you have children living at home, and whether you spend a lot of time entertaining guests outdoors are all factors to consider when choosing a style for windows and doors.
- Understand your options
Once you have identified your priorities and style, you can choose windows, doors and hardware to suit your project. Look at different format and configuration options to find what best suits your needs. For example, if you have an amazing view you might choose over-the-wall sliding doors to enjoy the views without obstruction.
- Choose your colours
Think about the palette of colours and materials you have used elsewhere in your home and choose fixtures to complement these. Consider a statement colour for your front door – it’s a great way to personalise your home and can be bold or subtle to suit your style.
- Choose your handles and other hardware
Your hardware choice completes the look and function of your windows and doors. Will a contemporary or classic style work best with the look of your home? Do you prefer squared-off or rounded designs? Do you want it to blend in or be a focal point? You can colour-match your hardware to your window and door frames for a unified look or use a contrasting colour to make a statement.
- Decide on the kind of glass you want
Double glazing keeps your house warmer and drier in winter and cooler in summer, while also dampening sound and reducing the UV light entering your home. You can optimise the thermal efficiency of your home by choosing a performance glass, or by using Argon gas or a thermal spacer in your double glazing. If there are areas of your home where you’d like increased privacy, consider tints, switchable glass or privacy glass.