Find inspiration with slim, timeless steel frames
If you’re an interior design whizz, the chances are you’ve heard of Crittall – their steel-framed windows and doors have been a mainstay on the interior design scene for decades. Used on buildings such as the Houses of Parliament and the National Gallery, Crittall is often associated with the Art Deco period. However, the heritage of Crittall actually goes back as far as the Victorian era –
it was the ironmonger Francis Henry Crittall who first developed the iconic style in Essex in the late 19th century. The industrial style of these steel-framed windows mixed with a classic turn-of-the-century elegance is just one of many reasons why Crittall has enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years. Here are some useful ideas for making the most of Crittall windows at home in order to really optimise these gorgeous frames, whether that's adding a classic feature to your home or creating a brighter living space.
Make it personal
Crittall frames have been used in so many innovative ways over the years and they have been reenvisioned for every kind of setting imaginable, especially as an effective tool for increased light exposure, rear extensions, room dividers and even shower screens. Windows are one of the most crucial components of a building but they also offer you an opportunity to add a real sense of character, style and individuality to your home! This is where Crittall comes in. As with all trends, popularity can ebb and flow, but whether you use Crittall frames to bring the outside in or adorn your doorways, you can tailor these frames to suit your home — and whatever the purpose of the look, is always utterly timeless.
Let the light in
In recent years, glazing from the floor to the ceiling has become incredibly popular and this is something that really allows you to create optimum light in your home. Or perhaps you want to bring the outside in to create an airy, seamless flow or even just maximise the views from your property? Often older properties can benefit from this decorative device, creating brightness and allowing light to travel freely from room to room. And better still, you don’t necessarily have to use windows to do this, installing a Crittall glass screen is an effective stylistic feature that helps to bring lots of natural light into your home.
Add a splash of colour
When it comes to home decor, these days you can colour-match almost everything – furnishings, appliances, even your window frames. This certainly applies to Crittall as there are lots of colours you can choose from for your steel-framed windows and doors. There's also a dual colour option which allows you to try a bolder or darker colour on the outside, combined with a more neutral colour on the inside. Crittall offers everything from vibrant shades of orange, red and green allowing your creativity to really run wild!
Build a snug to last
Having a snug segment makes such a lovely addition to any room. Unique designs add your own creative flair or personality from a long bespoke window seat to comfortable throws and soft furnishings creating a perfect space to relax and watch the world go by. While the nature of a snug is to make it comfy, clever use of glazing via Crittall internal steel screens, doors and windows ensures your snug both looks stylish and doesn’t compromise on warmth and cosiness, with fire-rated doors providing enhanced safety.
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