T
he joinery you choose for your new
home will have a huge impact not only
on how your fi nished spaces look,
but also how they feel and function.
Kiwi company Vantage Windows & Doors has
been making quality windows and doors for
more than 45 years, and their joinery is found
in more New Zealand homes than any other
brand. Here’s their guide to getting it right.- Consider how you’ll live
in your home
ink about how you want your new house
to function. e life stage are you at, whether
you have children living at home, and
whether you spend a lot of time entertaining
guests outdoors are all factors to consider
when choosing joinery. - Decide what you want
your home to look like
Find examples of windowsanddoorsthat
you like. Look throughhomeandlifestyle
magazines and websites.BrowsetheVantage
Inspiration Gallery onlineandsaveyour
favourite house images,colours,styles,
confi gurations and hardware. - Find out whatyouroptionsare
Once you have identifiedyourprioritiesand
style, you can choosewindows,doorsand
hardware to suit yourproject.Vantageoffers
a wide range of solutionsforallhomes,from
entrance doors to windows,sliders,bifolds
and thermally effi cientproducts.Consider
Vantage’s ermalHEARTorKlimaSeries
technology, or passiveventilationsystems
to create a warmer, healthierhome.Lookat
diff erent format andconfigurationoptionsto
fi nd what best suits yourneeds.Forexample,
if you are consideringawningwindowsbut
they will project outoverawalkwayanddeck
when opened, considerusingaslidingwindow
in these places. Or ifyouhaveanamazingview
you might choose overthewallslidingdoors
to enjoy the views withoutobstruction. - Choose yourcolours
ink about the paletteofcoloursand
materials you’ve usedelsewhereinyour
home and choose joineryinacolourto
complement these.Considerastatement
colour for your frontdoor–it’sagreatway
to personalise yourhomeandcanbebold
or subtle to suit yourstyle.
5. Choose your handles
and other hardware
Your hardware choice completes
the look and function of your
windows and doors. Will a
contemporary or classic style
work best with the look of your
home? Do you prefer squared-off
or rounded designs? Do you want
it to blend in or be a focal point?
Vantage off ers four hardware
ranges so you can colour-match
to your window and door frames
for a unifi ed look, or use a
contrasting colour or a stainless
steel or anodised fi nish to make
a statement.
6. Choose the kind
of glass you want
Doubleglazingkeepsyourhouse
warmeranddrierinwinterandcooler
insummer,whilealsodampeningsound
andreducingtheUVlightenteringyour
home.Youcanoptimisethethermal
efficiencyofyourhomebychoosinga
performanceglass,orbyusingArgongas
orathermalspacerinyourdoubleglazing.
Ifthereareareasofyourhomewhere
you’dlikeincreasedprivacy,consider
tints,switchableglassorprivacyglass.
7.Asktheexperts
Formorepersonalisedadvice,contactyour
localVantagemanufacturer.
GET THE LOOK
Here’s what Oliver and Ella chose
for the My New Home house:
Metro Series sliding doors are used in
the main living area, the main bedroom
and E a’s bedroom to take advantage
of the home’s view. The largest are
the 7.6m-wide living area doors, which
connect the space to the deck. A large
sliding window in the dining area fl oods
the living spaces with light throughout
the day. Oliver and Ella added opening
windows above the bedroom sliding
doors to allow ventilation and give the
appearance of taller doors.
The Metro series doors achieve the
desired 2.4m height and also have a
clean, fl at surface for a contemporary
look. To continue the modern look the
family fi nished the joinery in Ma Black
powdercoat, with colour-matched
Urbo hardware.
A large plasma entrance door greets
visitors and the Mannex Karaka colour
hints to the mangrove view behind the
door. The digital lock from Assa Abloy
allows easy keyless entry.
Low emissivity performance glass
from Metro Glass improves the thermal
performance of the windows and doors.To browse the inspiration gallery, fi nd product and colour options
or contact an expert, visit vantage.co.nz