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How to clean glass balustrades
So, you’ve decided to add glass balustrades around your home? Great choice! Glass balustrades such as those we sell at Square 1 can not only add value to your home, but are visually appealing and create the illusion of additional space. However, these benefits can quickly be lost if your glass balustrades aren’t well maintained, …
08/04/2020
How much do glass balustrades cost
Although balustrades have been key features of architecture for as long as we can remember, glass balustrades are a much more contemporary addition. Despite this however, the glass balustrade has quickly sky-rocketed in popularity, seeing the traditional balustrade slowly be phased out for its more modern counterpart. But how can you benefit from glass balustrades, …
03/04/2020
Get your decking spring ready with a brand-new balustrade
With spring right around the corner, there’s no better time than the present to start preparing your home and garden for the warmer months. The chances are that your garden decking has taken a beating over the winter, but don’t fear – we know just the thing to help! A decking balustrade not only looks …
13/01/2020
Revamp your boring staircase for 2020 with these five simple upgrades
Have you become complacent with your home décor? You may not realise it but your staircase could be the key to transforming your home in 2020. Despite being one of the biggest features of any multi-storey home, stairs are often overlooked as a means of adding design and flare and are left to age whilst …
08/01/2020
Four Stair handrail ideas for your home
A recent study revealed that a person’s home accounts for around 15% of their total happiness – so it makes sense that regularly updating and improving the fixtures and fittings of our space is something we’re all guilty of. However, when the budget is tight, what can you do to make changes that will still …
31/10/2019
Three great examples of innovative balustrade systems
When it comes to interior design, most people consider paint colours, unique worktop materials and feature walls. What people very rarely think about, however, are balustrades. If you’re amongst the many who overlook the potential of a balustrade system, then you’ve come to the right place! Square 1 Balustrades have a team of in-house specialists …
28/10/2019
Why You Should Use Stainless Steel in The Home
Depending on what style of interior design you are attracted to for your home, there will be a number of types of materials to choose for different rooms. If you’re going for something rustic, you might want to use plenty of wood and stone. However, if you want a contemporary feel for your home, steel …
24/04/2019
The Benefits of Installing a Balcony
If you live in a second floor flat in a city or large town, one area you might be lacking is the option of outside space. Although living in a flat in a city affords you a number of benefits like being close to work opportunities, being able to take part in an active social …
17/04/2019
Some of The Most Impressive Glass Buildings in The World
Glass has been utilised for windows since the times of the Romans, dating back as far as 100 AD. However, since then, the material has been used for much more than just windows. Now, we’re in an age when entire structures are fashioned from glass and are at the forefront of the increasing futurism of …
10/04/2019
Why We Love Glass
Here at Square 1 Balustrades, we’re passionate about glass. Without even realising it, people across the planet interact with glass every day, and because of this, we think that glass has come to be a hugely underappreciated material.
Humans’ relationship with glass stretches back almost 5000 years, with the earliest glass artefacts found in Egypt in 3100 BC, to modern day applications of glass in smash-resistant smartphones and innovative contemporary architecture. Below, we explain exactly why we think glass is so incredible, and why it should get a little more credit.
27/03/2019
Incorporating Glass into Your Balcony Design
Are you planning a balcony for your home or business? There are a number of benefits to a glass balustrade – which is precisely why they’re used in a number of home renovations. If you’re considering adding glass to your home, we’ve complied a number of core benefits you can leverage:
Increased architectural beauty: No matter what the style of the building, glass can add a certain elegance.
25/03/2019
Incorporating Glass into Garden Design
With British summers seemingly getting sunnier and warmer year by year, it’s a great time for us to make sure we’re making the most of our outside spaces. Whiling away the hours of a long, hot summer’s day in a beautifully designed garden is the stuff of dreams, so whether you’re redesigning the entire space or just adding a summery feature like a pond or planting area, why not incorporate glass for the perfect finishing touch?
20/03/2019
