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For many, a home extension can be a once-in-a-lifetime project. It’s your opportunity to finally create your dream home, and you want to ensure it accurately reflects your style and space.
There’s no denying, however, that extensions can be timely and costly projects. Homeowners often face the dilemma of which areas of their extension or renovation project to invest in and where costs could be saved.
Investing in high-quality aluminium glazing solutions can not only add long-term value to your home but also increase its energy performance and overall aesthetic appeal.
We’ve highlighted five glazing extension solutions that will elevate your extension and help you create your dream home that is finished with a flourish.
Aluminium bi-fold doors have become a staple of many extensions. Popular for their ability to completely open up a space, they blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living.
Compared to a Sliding Door, they allow for greater access and can provide uninterrupted views of your outside space.
Bi-fold doors are a worthwhile investment too. According to Origin, bi-fold doors can add as much as 10% in value to your property, with buyers often citing them as a sought-after feature.
The combination of a sleek aesthetic and the ability to open up your living areas add a luxurious element to bi-fold doors, so it is no surprise that they’re increasingly popular.
If you’re looking for something more bespoke that guarantees to add some ‘wow’ factor, consider choosing a glass-to-glass corner window.
Glass-to-glass corner windows are a true demonstration of architectural mastery in a fast-growing design trend that will set your extension apart from the rest.
The frame-less corner window creates a fantastic focal point for your new space and has the potential to become the shining star of your plans.
In need of inspiration? Check out this glass-to-glass corner window case study, where Aspect Windows helped transform a 19th-century cabin into a beautiful Dorset holiday home.
Integral Blinds can be the perfect complement to high-quality aluminium glazing, particularly those that can be operated electrically.
In this smart home generation that we’re currently living in, an automated blind system will add an element of finesse to your everyday living.
Our innovative integral blind system can be integrated with most home automation systems.
Beyond their aesthetic appeal, integral blinds also come with a host of practical benefits, including protecting your interior furnishings, supporting room temperature control and offering additional privacy.
If the ambition of your project is to create the ultimate indoor/outdoor connected living space, an open corner sliding or bi-fold door will be *the chef’s kiss* of all glazing solutions.
Achieved by having two bi-folding or sliding doors meet at the corner, they create unrestricted panoramic views.
If space is at a premium when you’re planning your extension, consider adding an open corner door to utilise what could’ve been an awkward, dark, unused corner space.
Open Corner Doors should be factored into any project plans at your earliest possible convenience to ensure your project is suitably prepared.
One of the main objectives of an extension is typically to create additional space, but one of the most underrated benefits is the increase in natural light you can add to your home.
Explore our range of Glass Roof solutions to flood your new space with natural light.
A home with an abundance of natural light will feel more welcoming, airy and spacious, providing an array of health benefits too.
Decreasing the reliance on artificial light can improve your mood and well-being, but also make the area feel more premium and luxurious.
For more information on how Aspect Windows can support your extension or renovation project, book a showroom visit.
We have over 100 products on display in our Exeter showroom, ready for you to browse and compare.
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