Installing Windows in Your Home

Posted on: 21 February 2018

Your windows set the mood for your entre home, letting in light, regulating your privacy and framing your view of the outside world. If you're considering a revamp of your home this year, no choice is more important than the way your display or conceal your windows.

The design trends of recent years have steadily become more contemporary and minimalist, with windows defined in sleek, dark lines, simple shapes and glass as far as the eye can see — and 2018 is no exception. Here are the 5 hottest window design concepts of the year.

Sleek lines

Clean designs dominate interior design this year, with square edges and crisp, clean lines framing windows of all types. Some inventive designers are enjoying mixing shapes, featuring two-part windows that are arched at the top and square below.

Black

This colour is huge this year, whether juxtaposed with light walls, ceilings and furnishings or emphasised through a black-on-black window scheme. You'll notice black used on both the interior and exterior of windows in all its forms, from dramatic black shutters to subtle black curtain sashes.

Glass

You'll see endless expanses of glass this year, as homeowners strive to blend indoor and outdoor entertaining and living spaces. Large panes of glass in windows and sliding doors will not only allow more light into your space but will also add a touch of dramatic flair to any design. In keeping with the trend toward environmental awareness, the use of energy-efficient glass is also definitely on the rise.

Timber

Wood is a perennial favourite, and this year's windows eschew the pine windows of old for high-end and specialist timbers. You'll find fine-grained species such as mahogany and western red cedar gracing both window frames and treatments and, where the older pine was disguised by a solid coat of paint, the use of these precious timbers is displayed via a gentle oiled or varnished finish.

Shutters

Shutters are still on the rise, marrying perfectly with the year's sleek designs. You'll find shutters used outside and inside the home, offering an elegant, timeless feel with simple lines that blend seamlessly with a host of design styles. This year's shutters range from minimalist black finishes to gently glowing specialist timbers, making them the top choice in window treatments for this year's living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms.

Whether you're a traditionalist at heart or a maven of contemporary design, you'll find the perfect window design for your home in 2018. So keep it simple and sleek, and enjoy your new view.