Guides & resources
Specifying and buying, explained.
Short, practical guides for contractors, architects and interior designers — how to choose, specify and quote the doors, windows, cabinets, kitchens and lighting on a project.
Windows guide
Choosing windows for the Cyprus climate
Heat, strong sun and coastal salt make window choice matter more in Cyprus than in milder climates. Here is how aluminium, timber, uPVC and steel-look systems compare, and what to weigh up before you specify.
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Doors guide
Fire door ratings explained — FD30, FD60 and where they're used
FD30 and FD60 describe how long a fire door set holds back fire. Here is what the ratings mean, where each is typically used, and why the whole door set — not just the leaf — has to be right.
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Facade guide
Specifying a curtain wall or structural glazing for a commercial building
Curtain walling and structural glazing turn a facade into a light, continuous skin. Here is how stick and unitised systems differ, what frameless glazing involves, and what to consider when specifying for a commercial project.
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Working with us
What to send for a project quote
The more complete the information, the tighter and faster the quote. Here is exactly what to send so we can price doors, windows, cabinets, kitchens and lighting for your project in one go.
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Design guide
Matching finishes across a scheme — kitchen, cabinetry and doors
A scheme reads as one design when the finishes carry across it. Here is how sourcing the kitchen, the cabinetry and the doors from one made-to-order supplier lets you hold a finish consistent from room to room.
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Windows guide
Aluminium vs uPVC windows: which to choose
Aluminium and uPVC are the two most common window frame materials. Here is how they compare on looks, strength, insulation, maintenance and cost — and how to choose for your project.
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Windows guide
Double vs triple glazing: what you actually need in Cyprus
Triple glazing adds a third pane and another gap. Here is what double and triple glazing each do, what matters more in the Cyprus climate, and how to choose the right glass for a project.
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Kitchens guide
Kitchen worktops compared: sintered stone, quartz, granite and marble
The worktop sets the look and the durability of a kitchen. Here is how sintered stone, quartz, granite and natural marble compare on appearance, hardness, heat and stain resistance, and upkeep.
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Kitchens guide
How to plan a kitchen that works
A kitchen that works comes down to layout, storage and the decisions made early. Here is a practical guide to planning a made-to-measure kitchen — from the work triangle to finishes.
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Cabinets guide
Fitted wardrobes: a planning guide
Fitted wardrobes use every centimetre of a room and are built to the space. Here is how to plan one — from measuring the space to interior layouts, doors and finishes.
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Lighting guide
How to layer lighting in a room
Good lighting uses several layers, not one bright ceiling light. Here is how ambient, task and accent lighting work together — and how to plan them for a room.
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Doors guide
Choosing an entrance door: security, materials and looks
The entrance door sets the first impression and the security of a home. Here is what to weigh up — materials, security, insulation and looks — when choosing one.
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Doors guide
Sliding vs bi-fold doors: choosing large openings
Sliding and bi-fold doors both open a wall of glass to the outside, but they work differently. Here is how they compare on views, opening, space and use — and how to choose.
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