If your home always feels dark and gloomy inside, you’re probably looking for ways to increase its natural light – after all, living in a light environment has been shown to have positive benefits for your health and well-being. Fortunately, there are several ways you can achieve this goal and here are just a few. Add Mirrors Most people are…
Over the last 20 years, the term “open plan” has been a key buzzword amongst interior designers and builders. As the focus has increasingly been placed on collaborative working, increased family connections inside the home, and creating an illusion of extra space in crowded urban developments, it’s easy to see why internal glass walls have become so popular. Glass partitions…
We work hard to maintain a reputation for innovative glass solutions, a question we are often asked is what is switchable glass? There are several ways in which glass may be turned to opaque from transparent (and vice versa) and each method has its own application. However, when it comes to construction and design, the term “switchable glass” is usually given to electrochromic…
Frameless glazing is a glass and aluminium product that is designed to create a stylish and contemporary aesthetic to a property thanks to minimum visible frame and maximum visible glass. Modern and slimline, these products can be purchased as opening or fixed windows or sliding windows, or even as a combination of windows and a frameless glass door system. So,…
Are you building an extension and looking for house extension ideas? Here at Thames Valley Windows, we are a renowned and reputable double-glazing company with over 37 years of experience. We have been designing and installing modern glass extensions and architectural glazing solutions for loft conversions in Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey properties. In this blog article, we have selected a…
The beauty of glass is its transparency and it’s the new luxury building material for modern and traditional properties to fill living spaces with natural light. There’s no better way to create an illuminated living space than with an abundance of glass in the form of slimline aluminium sliding patio doors that dramatically opens up solid walls in kitchens, or…
The last 12 months, has seen a considerable increase in Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire homeowners looking to extend modern and traditional properties and create contemporary living spaces. With the new normal of meeting friends and family in outside spaces and working from home. Here at Thames Valley Windows, we have also had an increase in brochure downloads and quotation requests…
Before COVID-19, a home office was not a must-have room for many homeowners in Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, and the South East. Since the first lockdown in March 2020, researching garage conversions and garden office ideas on Instagram or Pinterest has become an obsession with professionals looking at ways to effectively work from home. Finding that extra living space to create…
The last year has seen a surge for glazed internal doors, with Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey homeowners looking at ways to create broken plan living spaces and bring more natural light in the house. Glass has been the inspirational material for architects and property developers in the exterior design of both residential and commercial buildings for many years. Glass represents…
Flat rooflights are becoming popular again combined with eaves windows are one of the biggest home extension trends in the glazing industry to replace the traditional tiled roof in a rear extension, garage conversions, or new builds and we do not see it slowing down in 2021 With an increased demand for transparency in modern interior décor, homeowners, architects, and…
Gone are the days when white was the most popular choice in uPVC window colours for homeowners in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Surrey and Oxfordshire. Nowadays, with the option of single or dual colour windows, there is a growing trend with homeowners to choose coloured uPVC windows. From contemporary shades of grey or black to the subtle Heritage shades of cream,…
Trends come and go, but here at Thames Valley Windows, we have seen an increase in the demand for Slimline Aluminium windows creating large floor to ceiling windows, offering rooms filled with natural light and panoramic views for both residential and commercial Berkshire properties and we expect it to continue in 2021. Slimline Aluminium windows offer a sleek and stylish…
No home extension, or renovation project is complete without featuring beautiful architectural glazing in some form, from new energy-efficient double-glazed windows to sliding doors or a roof lantern to fill your home with natural light and the sense of space. If your mind is racing with new ideas on how to improve your home, why not look at some of…
2020 has seen a huge resurgence in the glazing industry for aluminium bifold doors with glazing bars As the saying goes, “what goes around, comes around” – and glazing bars that hark back to the Georgian and Victorian periods are back in trend in the 21st century and are one of the most sought-after additions for modern bi-fold doors. …
Decorating your front door with a Christmas wreath is one of the many traditions for Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Oxford and South East homeowners. Whether you have a composite door, an aluminium entrance door, a traditional timber door, or a modern uPVC front door, a festive wreath adds Christmas cheer to the entrance of your home. If you haven’t decided…
Floor to ceiling windows is one of the must-have contemporary glazing solutions for both residential properties and commercial buildings creating, light, space and views. Windows and doors are an important architectural design feature of both modern and traditional homes that add aesthetic value to properties. Not only do they connect the outside in, but provide an abundance of natural light…
Your home is your sanctuary and the way you decorate it can greatly affect your mood. To help you create a more serene space, Hayley Baddiley from Denby gives us her top tips for putting together a mindful kitchen. Mindfulness is the practice of being grounded and free from distractions and, as the world becomes more fast-paced, people are turning…
Are you considering slimline double glazing for your home? It is the latest innovation in double glazing and a preferred choice amongst planning authorities, architects and contractors nationwide, particularly when it comes to replacing windows in listed buildings, period property, heritage and homes in conservation areas. Whether you’re choosing windows for new build project or home improvement renovation? You’ll need…
Are you are searching for some inspiration and design ideas for a listed building extension? Whether you want to alter or extend a Grade II listed barn or 17th-century cottage, that will affect its character or appearance, you will need to make sure you comply with the requirements and gain listed building consent from your local planning authority. What…
From internal glass screens to freestanding fireplaces, ‘Broken Plan Living’ is the latest interior design trend to replace open-plan living. The last couple of decades, modern architects and homeowners have been knocking down walls to create large sociable living rooms with a sense of open space, and an influx of light. However, the last few years there has seen a…
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Thames Valley Window Company
Head Office & Showroom
44 Longshot Lane
Bracknell
Berkshire RG12 1RL
United Kingdom
Designed so you can view most of our product range, our show room will help you understand what options will work best for you and your home.
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