Thank goodness that big window went in yesterday while it was sunny and dry, today we have sleet and rain. The room was very exposed for a while after they took the old frame out.
But it is all finished now and I can once again freely stroll around my home without the risk of bumping into strange men.
The window replacement project was driven by Paul, he truly disliked the old brown framed windows.
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Actually, I quite liked them but they did need replacing, so I reluctantly agreed to new, white framed windows. We considered other colours but finally settled on classic white with a grey front porch and anthracite sliding doors as a contrast. I was sad to say goodbye to my brown windows but I have to admit that the white and grey work well together and gives the place a fresh new look.
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| I chose clear instead of opaque glass to give a view of the oak front door |
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| new white window frames |
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The white frames makes it look so much brighter. I bet you are really pleased to have it all done now.
ReplyDeleteThe white frames seem to stand out a bit, I guess they will tone down with time.
DeleteIt all looks very smart, well worth the effort.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jenny.
DeleteThey look good. I am pleased you like them. It is always difficult when a change of colour is involved.
ReplyDeleteIt was really hard to envisage what it was going to look like.
DeleteThe brown ones just sort of faded away... I like the white ones so much more esp. with the gray contrasting doors etc.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bettina.
DeleteIt all looks really good, especially the front porch door.
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that I can see the original front door through the clear glass now.
DeleteYour new windows look brilliant! No pain - no gain. By the way, your house has a weird name. Why don't you change it to Chez Sue-et-Paul to reflect your previous life in France.
ReplyDeleteWe have become accustomed to the name and on occasion can actually pronounce it. Besides, there are two engraved stone signs at the entrance to the main driveway that would be very costly to change.
DeleteYou probably already knew this...
Delete"Rowardennan is a small rural community on the eastern shore of Loch Lomond in Scotland. It is mainly known as the starting point for the main path up Ben Lomond. Rowardennan is at the northern end of the public road, but the West Highland Way passes through the area and continues north along the side of the loch."
The windows and doors are outstanding. I like the contrast that the white frames provide. Your wall of glass doors out to the patio are wonderful and the view of the entire garden is a nice vista. Inside looking outside will be like viewing a piece of framed art. Art in the garden. Will you add a few architectural ornamental plantings to draw the eye and provide focal points?
ReplyDeleteWe have some big cordylines, ornamental grass and a palm but they are under wraps for winter.
DeleteThe weather can do what it likes now you are all snug and warm again.
ReplyDeleteWe were very lucky to have some dry days while they were doing the work.
DeleteWe got new windows last year, mostly due to the fact that they were very old and leaked the cold air. I LOVE the sliding door at the back of your house. What a wonderful treat that will be in the summer!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to try them out.
DeleteIt looks good Sue. The white frames brighten up the house.
ReplyDeleteHave you chosen to have self-cleaning glass in that very big window? I have ten windows about the the same size as your big window, and wish that self cleaning glass had been available here, when we had them fitted. Every time I clean them all, it rains by the end of the day - they are a guaranteed rain maker!
Sadly not but we do have a regular window cleaner! As it's a south facing window the blinds will be drawn quite often too.
DeleteI especially like your big sliding doors into the garden. We have to have screens for flies etc here but an uninterrupted view is lovely.
ReplyDeletePlastic window frames ? Not something I have heard of as we do aluminium frames in Aus ( in new houses anyway, otherwise wood) . They will be easy to maintain after wooden frames I'm sure.
It all looks great.
UPVC windows and double glazing became popular over here in the 70's and 80's because of their durability and low maintenance. Aluminium frames are popular here too but more expensive.
DeleteVery tasty Sue, very tasty!!
ReplyDeleteHaha, thanks Sharon.
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