Interior Design – Think About Practicality When It Comes To Installations

When you’re renovating your house you need to consider every detail to create your ideal home. Some of the more important features can often be overlooked when getting carried away with interior design. People often forget that items like windows and doors, serve a purpose other than just looking the part. As you can probably tell I tend to have an eye for practicality over appearance, which is why I wanted to highlight to all those undergoing a home makeover, not to overlook the key requirements particularly when it comes down to installing windows and doors. 

Windows and doors are instrumental to a home for many a reason…..

• They are essential for keeping in the warmth of a room / house.
• They keep out the damp in harsh weather conditions.
• They can prevent outside noises from penetrating the walls.
• They help regulate the room / house temperature.

For these and many more reasons it’s important to make sure that they are installed correctly. When installing windows it’s essential that you call in the professionals to fit them properly, as these jobs can particularly put your safety at risk when working at higher levels. As for fitting doors this will vary depending on the type of door you intend to fit. For example a front door will tend to be more complex then fitting doors between rooms in the house. Although many people have confessed to fitting them themselves I would still recommend you enlist the help of the carpenter to fit it properly so you don’t accidently cut any corners, figuratively speaking. 

From a decorative perspective you will have plenty of options to choose from when it comes to fitting a door. You should consider what frames you would like, what style of door you prefer, and what extra fittings you would need, to coordinate it with the rest of the room. For example polished brass continuous hinges would go well with a polished brass door handle.

 

Personally I prefer stainless steel as I find it’s more versatile when it comes to matching up the decor in each room, particularly as I wouldn’t exactly say I had a keen eye for interior design. I bought my polished stainless steel hinges from A&H Brass in London. However if you’re not local to the area they have an online store where you can browse their full collection of hinges, door knobs, locks and so much more. They are definitely your one stop solution for all metal fixtures and fittings you need when refurbishing your home.