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Here, hopper-style windows are used as transoms to provide ventilation without compromising security. Before ordering windows, think about how you will install the transom above the door. Will there be a space in between, trimmed out as in this picture?
Wire your drawers Do you need your technology while you cook, perhaps to look up recipes or cooking hints, make cooking notes, play music or make diary entries? A powered drawer keeps your electronics off the bench and away from cooking mess and moisture.
Drawer fridge While plates and pots are now stored in drawers for easy access, fridges have gone in the same direction. Many kitchen suppliers are realising that big is not always best for this kitchen staple, and are offering slide-out fridge drawers beneath the bench to save on space.
Compact/bar fridges This squat unit (around 800mm in height) is ideal for a small family or can be used as a drinks fridge. Here the bar fridge faces out into the entertaining space of an open-plan scheme, providing easy access to the drinks.
5. Choose timber wisely Timber frames are elegant and give warmth to a room, however they can be very expensive. Victorian ash timber windows are an economical alternative and you can get them pre-primed, which reduces the cost of painting. This stunning window is also framed in Victorian ash. Auhaus Architecture has stained these, which gives them the warmth and depth of costly Blackbutt or Messmate frames, without the expense.
Clerestory window This window type takes its name from religious architecture and the clerestory windows at the upper level of a church. In domestic architecture, they are the window along the top of the wall where it meets the seam of the ceiling. Due to their height they are often fixed, although not always, and they offer natural light without giving away any privacy.
Awning window An awning window is a type of casement window that is hinged at the top, rather than the side, of so that it opens like an awning. They can conveniently be left open even when it rains as the glass panes protect the interior of the home.
Double-hung sash window A double-hung sash window has two moveable elements that overlap slightly. In contrast to the single-hung sash window in which only one portion slides vertically, both the upper and lower portion of the double-hung sash window slide up and down. Double-hung sash windows are a good choice for nurseries and children’s bedrooms, because the lower panes can remain closed for safety while the upper panes are opened for ventilation.
5. Have fun with French doors French doors are a gorgeous asset in any room, so make sure you give them the attention they deserve. Ensure curtains are thermal-backed; French doors tend to let more heat and cold inside due to the amount of glass. Here, both curtains and Romans are hung side by side in the same fabrics to create a cohesive look. Run a sheer over your French doors for some additional privacy, great for when the sun sneaks around and drenches the room. Eating your dinner without the sun in your eyes is always a plus.
3. Contrast colours Create minimal impact with white roller blinds that blend in well with the ceiling colour. Thermal blockout blinds will keep unwanted light and heat at bay, and you can then add a touch of luxe by adding sheer curtains that contrast with the other elements in the room to make a visual statement.
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