What They Don’t Tell You About Minimal Window Design
Minimal Window Design Is Often Misunderstood Minimal window design is usually presented as though its value is self-evident. Less frame, more glass, cleaner lines, quieter
March 30, 2026
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Why Expensive Windows Don’t Always Mean Better Design
Price Is Visible — Design Quality Is Not In renovation projects across the UK, cost is often mistaken for refinement. A higher quote can feel
February 27, 2026
Why Slim Frames Matter More Than Colour or Finish
The Hidden Priority in Window and Door Design When choosing new windows or doors, most homeowners begin with colour. Anthracite grey or black? Matt or
February 17, 2026
When ‘Minimal’ Becomes Meaningless in Window Design
Minimal Was Never the Goal “Minimal” has become one of the most commonly used words in window design. It’s used to imply quality, sophistication, and
February 5, 2026
Why Window Proportions Matter More Than Frame Colour
Proportion Is What the Eye Reads First Before we notice colour, finish, or material, the eye makes a faster, quieter judgement. It reads proportion. This
February 2, 2026
How Architects Really Think About Windows (It’s Not What Most People Expect)
Why Architects Don’t Start With the Window Most people assume windows are one of the first decisions in a design. They expect conversations about frame
January 29, 2026
What ‘Future-Ready’ Glazing Actually Means in 2026
Why “Future-Ready” Has Become a Marketing Phrase “Future-ready” has become one of the most confidently used — and least clearly defined — phrases in glazing.
January 28, 2026
Why Minimal Windows Aren’t Always the Best Choice
Why “Minimal” Became the Default Aspiration Minimal windows have become one of the clearest signals of “good design” in contemporary housing. Thin frames, large panes
January 28, 2026
Frameless Glass vs Framed Systems: What’s the Architectural Difference?
Why These Two Options Are Often Confused Frameless glass and framed systems are frequently discussed as if they sit on opposite ends of the same
January 28, 2026
Modern or Heritage Glazing? How Designers Decide in Period Homes
Why This Question Is So Fraught in Period Homes Few glazing decisions carry as much emotional weight as choosing windows for a period home. Unlike
January 27, 2026
Slim Frames vs Steel-Look Windows: Which Will Age Better?
Why This Choice Feels So Defining Right Now Few window decisions feel as loaded right now as the choice between slim frames and steel-look glazing.
January 27, 2026
How Engineering Is Becoming Invisible in Design-Led Homes
When Good Engineering Stops Drawing Attention There was a time when good engineering in homes was something to be shown. Exposed systems, visible mechanisms, and
January 21, 2026