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As homeowners, we can often unknowingly be guilty of making things unnecessarily harder for ourselves. From using the wrong brand of washing up liquid, preparing dinner extremely last minute, to using windows and doors that perhaps aren’t letting us make the most of our home space. In today’s modern and busy climate, we owe it to ourselves to enjoy that’s known as “ergonomic living”.

What does ergonomic mean?

In layman’s terms, “ergonomic” simply means designing something in such a way that it specifically meets your needs. This can be done to improve productivity within a working environment, boost morale within an educational institution, but today we’re using it as a way to increase comfort and ease of use in a home space. Though you might not think it at first, a property’s windows and doors can contribute towards this greatly, in a few subtle yet important ways:

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1. Consider your ambitions

Before starting out, it’s important to consider and ideally nail down exactly what you intend to achieve with your project. Are you seeking to add extra light, create extra space, or something else entirely? It’s important to stay focussed and consider your options from the very beginning of the process, keeping things understandable for your contractor and avoid disappointment later on down the line.

2. What products will best achieve these goals?

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Open up the possibilities

Windows are sometimes called the eyes of the home as they can affect its kerb appeal and are one of the most noticeable features. There are a range of traditional window styles including casement and bay styles but sometimes these aren’t enough. You can have any shape or size of window you like. Whether you have an unusually shaped house or just want some different, this can easily be done with bespoke windows. Your windows don’t have to be white either.… More