Windows & Doors

From near-invisible frames to statement doors, the openings of our homes just got a lot more interesting.

- Georgia Madden

A beautiful window or door does more than provide access or let in a breeze – it can boost your indoor-outdoor connection, frame a view and even reduce your home’s overall energy consumption.

Windows, in particular, have undergone a serious upgrade in recent years. “Many people don’t realise how impressive they have become,” says Victoria-based architect Rebecca Naughtin. “And we’re talking more than just energy efficiency; the latest high-performance windows can help regulate noise, provide security and privacy, and even minimise cleaning time.”

Doors, meanwhile, have moved beyond the purely functional, and are making a bold visual statement in contemporary homes – think interior doors clad in exotic wood veneers and super-sized pivoting front doors with surfaces in metal, concrete, terracotta and stone.

“Architects and interior designers are increasingly using personalised designs in doors to make them as much installation art as a functional piece,” says Kris Torma, managing director at Axolotl. “Nickel is trending right now – it has a warm, grey hue and isn’t as bold as bronze or copper.”