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7 Easy ways to add value to your home – using your stairs!
When you walk through your front door, what’s one of the first things you see? We’ll guess it’s the staircase. Are we right? In the vast majority of UK homes, people step over the threshold to be greeted with the hallway and stairs. Which is why – especially if you’re trying to sell your home …
04/11/2020
Handrail Lighting – Why You Need This System
The clocks have gone back, bringing longer nights and shorter gloomy days, leaving many of us reaching for the light switch. But stop. What if there was a more interesting way to brighten up your home? A way that not only looks great but is cost-effective too. Interested? Then read on to find out more …
04/11/2020
Are glass balustrades worth the money?
So you love the look of glass balustrades, with their modern, ‘barely there’ appearance and ability to create a virtually invisible safety barrier. But one thing is holding you back. The price tag. We get it. At Square 1, there’s not much we don’t know about balustrades and we understand people’s hesitation when it comes …
07/10/2020
Why you need a glass balustrade
Making alterations at home? Smartening up the offices at work? Whatever project you’re on with, if it involved stairs or balconies, you’ll probably be thinking about balustrades. And, given its popularity in the design world, we’ll hazard a guess that someone has suggested using glass balustrades too. But why opt for glass over more traditional …
07/10/2020
Are glass balustrades safe?
Glass. It’s everywhere isn’t it. Windows, doors, ceilings – but one place we’re not as used to seeing it, is as a balustrade. Stairs and landings, balconies, pool and decking surrounds, in all of these locations materials like wood, steel or good old-fashioned bricks and mortar, have previously been the favoured option. But now glass …
08/09/2020
What’s the difference between a handrail and a balustrade?
Shopping for home improvement ideas? Thinking you’d like to upgrade your hall, stairs and landing? Great choice. Although frequently overlooked, updating this busy thoroughfare of the home can have a real impact on the overall look and feel of your property. So taking the time to do your research, think about how you want it …
08/09/2020
How to use glass about the home
Glass has long been applauded in the design world for its many attractive and beneficial qualities. From its ability to extend the look and feel of living space and maximise natural light, to creating unusual decorative features. Often the material of choice for contemporary (and expensive!) properties, glass can be regarded as the ‘designer’ option. …
11/08/2020
5 reasons why you need a glass canopy
Chances are you’ve stood under a glass canopy many times – waiting to be let into your favourite shop, enjoying a drink outside your favourite restaurant. But we’ll guess you didn’t you look up and appreciate the feature protecting you from the elements, or spend time contemplating just how useful a glass canopy could be …
11/08/2020
Simple ways to extend your living space
Lockdown. It’s been a strange old time hasn’t it? Never before have we all spent quite so much time at home, staring at the same four walls. No longer just our retreat after a long day, homes have become the office, gym, even the classroom. Not surprising then that many of us have started to …
07/07/2020
Easy glass maintenance – wipe away your doubts
Has being stuck at home during lockdown left you very aware of sticky finger marks and smudges on your glass windows and doors? Have you been considering using more glass in your home but are put off at the thought of having to try and keep it clean? Here at Square 1 Balustrades we love …
07/07/2020
How to choose the right type of balustrade system for your home
Is making the final decision on a balustrade system proving difficult? We get it. With so many balustrade types available, settling on the perfect one for you can be easier said than done. Whether you’re looking to improve the look of your commercial building or want to change-up the aesthetic of your home, at Square …
29/04/2020
Upgrading your garden during lockdown
Much like the rest of the world, the UK is currently going through a period of national lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These are unprecedented circumstances that we find ourselves in, and whether working from home or going through furlough, everyone is struggling to find meaningful ways to spend this extra free time. The …
22/04/2020
