Are Juliet Balconies Worth It on a First-Floor Extension? A Juliet balcony can be worthwhile where a guarded full-height opening improves the outlook and use of a first-floor room. It provides no outdoor floor space, so its value should be judged through the room, view and complete construction rather than the expectation of a terrace. […]
Tag Archives: Privacy
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Oct
Oct
Can You Turn a Garage Door Opening Into a Glazed Wall? Replacing a garage door with a glazed wall can be feasible, but the opening, surrounding construction and intended use need assessment first. An existing gap does not establish that any glass system can simply be fitted into it. The best approach treats the glazing […]
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Oct
Oct
What Kind of Window Suits a Home Office Full of Screens? A suitable home-office window provides useful daylight and a view while allowing control of glare, heat and ventilation. Its success depends on the workstation layout as well as the frame and glass. A brighter room is not automatically an easier place to use several […]
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Oct
Oct
Can My Neighbour Object to a New Side Window? A side window can bring useful light into a stair, bathroom or otherwise enclosed room. It can also introduce a view towards a neighbouring home or garden. That relationship deserves attention before an opening becomes a fixed part of the design. In England, a neighbour can […]
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Aug
Aug
The Difference Between Openness and Exposure Large areas of glass can make a room feel extraordinarily open. Daylight reaches further inside. The garden becomes part of the interior experience. Long views can make the room feel larger than its physical boundaries suggest. But there is a point where openness can become exposure. The difference is […]