Mixed Houselots and How They Work

Simone from Soul Home explains how you can use different window types and window materials to achieve your desired design aesthetic while maintaining energy efficiency throughout your home.

The Benefits of Mixing Window and Door Products in Your Home

When selecting windows and doors for your home, it’s easy to feel like you need to stick to one style or material. However, embracing a mixed houselot approach - using different products across your home - offers both flexibility and creativity, allowing you to balance aesthetics and performance.

Founder and interior designer of SOUL Home, Simone Mathews, opted for this approach in her ‘The Maybe Forever’ home by incorporating a range of Stegbar windows and doors to achieve the perfect blend of beauty and practicality.

Balancing Energy Efficiency and Style

Simone’s three-storey home demanded top energy efficiency, especially on the northern side of the property, where summer heat gain is a concern. To address this, Stegbar’s thermally broken Enviralux awning windows were chosen. These windows are designed for superior energy performance, reducing heat transfer and maximising energy savings. The thermally broken frames create a barrier that significantly improves insulation, making them ideal for maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures during both summer and winter.

On the southern side of the house, where heat loss and noise are less of an issue, Simone opted for Stegbar’s Alumiere Louvre windows. These windows feature double glazing and a bold frame design that not only offer solid energy performance but also provide a more cost-effective solution. The louvres allow for flexible ventilation, making them perfect for controlling airflow while keeping energy efficiency in check.

Adding a Touch of Elegance with Timber

With the home having a classic or Bahamas-plantation style, the doors truly play a big role in creating this look. In this instance, aesthetics was the primary consideration for the front and rear of the home, so Simone chose timber feature doors. While timber does require more maintenance and comes with a higher price tag compared to aluminium, its natural beauty and excellent insulation properties make it a worthwhile investment. Timber adds warmth and character to the home, creating a striking first impression and enhancing curb appeal.

Mixing and Matching in Living Spaces

In the living, dining, and kitchen areas, Simone took full advantage of Stegbar’s diverse range of products by combining different styles and materials. For example, in the kitchen, Stegbar Alumiere Louvre windows have been paired with Stegbar timber stacking doors and Enviralux Awning windows. This mix showcases how you can seamlessly blend various products to achieve both aesthetic appeal and functional performance.

The Alumiere Louvre windows offer modern design and practicality, while the timber stacking doors add a touch of elegance and provide excellent thermal insulation. The Enviralux Awning windows offer ease of use and enhanced energy efficiency, ensuring that the space remains comfortable year-round.

Creating a Home That’s Stylish and Smart

Designing a home with a mix of different window and door products allows you to tailor each space to meet specific needs, whether it’s optimising energy efficiency, enhancing aesthetic appeal, or balancing costs. The flexibility of combining different materials, styles, and glazing types means you can create a home that reflects your personality while meeting practical requirements.

So, when planning your next project, consider how mixing different products from the Stegbar range can help you create a home that’s both stylish and smart. What unique combinations will you explore to make your home truly yours?