Hydronic Heating

Carley from Balnarring

We are in the process of building a new home and would like it to be as environmentally friendly and efficient as possible. We have heard about Hydronic Heating but do not know anything about it, ... continue reading

Corian Kitchen

Samantha from Tyabb

I'm just trying to do some research on kitchen materials, one of my friends told me about a product called corian, what can you tell me about it and do you have anyone who uses it in your ... continue reading

Double Garage Division

Isabelle from Ballarat

We have a double garage that is under the main house roof and would like to create more living space. Do we need a permit to cut the garage in half and make it into another bedroom and kids play ... continue reading

More Space for Growing Family

Melissa from Mt Martha

We require a really cost effective solution for an extra room on our currrent family home. Due to the rise of interest rates and stamp duty we realise it is too expensive to sell our home and take a ... continue reading

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SureStone’s at the Herald Sun Home & Garden Show

posted 2 weeks, 1 day, 8 hours, 53 minutes ago

Don't miss the Herald Sun Home & Garden Show and see SureStone at stand K19. SureStone is a stone flooring carpet composed of natural stone encased in a high quality resin to create a seamless, ... continue reading

Master Builders Green Living Conference

posted 3 weeks, 4 days, 7 hours, 23 minutes ago

The Master Builders Annual Green Living workshop has been given a boost and has become a two day conference. High profile speakers will inspire and challenge your ... continue reading

Metricon Homes Joins Home Innovations

posted 4 weeks, 2 days, 6 hours, 43 minutes ago

Victoria’s leading home builder is increasing their presence in the Mornington Peninsula with the opening of the ‘Metricon Homes Display’ at the Home Innovations Display Centre on Nepean ... continue reading

You’re Invited to Zesta’s Showroom

posted 2 months, 1 week, 2 days, 10 hours, 7 minutes ago

Come and visit Zesta in Cheltenham and see the largest dedicated Kitchen & Appliance Showroom in Melbourne's South ... continue reading

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Introduction to Interior Design | Part 1

Tuesday 10:00 am, 7th September 2010

This is an introduction course to help develop your own personal style so you can move forward with ... continue reading

Window Treatment Options | Workshop

Saturday 10:00 am, 11th September 2010

Be informed on the range of window treatment options available and make informed decisions to get the best possible option for you. ... continue reading

Kitchens & Bathrooms | Workshop

Saturday 10:00 am, 25th September 2010

How to most effectively plan your kitchen or bathroom renovation ... continue reading

Colour Confidence | Workshop

Saturday 10:00 am, 9th October 2010

This workshop will guide you through colour choices and textures and help you compliment exsisting permanent features and ... continue reading

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Door & Window Selection

The key to selecting the perfect window and door style is to examine the architecture of your home. Replacement windows and doors should suit the architecture and, ideally blend in seamlessly. Or you may wish to create a feature with a complementary style.

Doors

While older windows come with lots of maintenance, there are plenty of products on the market that can mimic the classic, period look while keeping maintenance requirements to a minimum.

Aluminium or PVC windows, for example, offer protection from the elements without the extra work of painting and scraping. They are available in many colours and varied profiles.

There are also several companies that will vary the style and placement of the window mullions to create a specified design, increase ventilation or open up a whole new vista.

As you shop for replacement windows, consider:

  • EXISTING WINDOWS AND DOORS - the size, shape, presence of detailing. You want new windows and doors to blend as closely as possible with these existing elements.
  • COLOURS - if your existing windows are white aluminium, stick with the same look unless you plan to replace them all, which can become an expensive home improvement project. If your other windows are painted timber, then splurge on timber if possible. With interior doors, use the same door on all wardrobes, bedrooms, laundry rooms, etc.
  • SIZE - keep new windows proportional to others and to the lines and style of the house.

Interior doors should coordinate with the home's architecture and help create a cohesive design scheme. In a traditional house, raised panel doors with four or six panels typically work well, whereas flush panel doors are more popular with contemporary styling.

When replacing a sliding glass door to a patio, look for a style that coordinates with other exterior doors and with doors on the first floor. The glass might be divided into 12 sections by wood mullions that mimic that found on the windows, for example. Or for a complete indoor/outdoor effect in entertaining areas, bi fold and stacking doors have become very popular. Flyscreen options can be limited with these styles so that requires consideration.

HIDC Exhibitor(s) who specialise in this area;

AAA Advanced Truss & Wallframes

Accolade Screens

All Weather Aluminium Windows

American Homes

Art Windows

Bamboo and Timber Select

Door World

Giamar Roller Tilt Shutters

Magic Seal Magnetic Insect Screens

National Screens

Ocean Windows

Rosebud Windows - Vantage Aluminium Joinery

Rylock Doors & Windows Frankston

Stegbar Windows and Doors

Visionarii Windows