Reality TV shows such as Master Chef, are bringing homeowners back into the kitchen where they can experiment and enjoy some creative home cooking.
Cottage Guard is a cottage pane style design with gaps large enough to see out of but not so large that an intruder could get though.
And now that they’re spending more time in the heart of the home, why not make the experience even more pleasant with a pretty kitchen window outlook? With some forward planning, you could have a beautiful as well as a safe view into the outdoors.
Trellidor shares four attractive ways to secure your kitchen windows…
Burglar guards
Burglar guards don’t have to clutter up your lovely window to protect you and your family.
Cottage Guard is a cottage pane style design with gaps large enough to see out of but not so large that an intruder could get though. These window guards can be made to match your existing cottage pane windows or they can be used to create a cottage pane effect.
Security screens are a new innovation which consist of a stainless steel mesh panel with an aluminium frame.
Roller shutters
Roller shutters are another great option. They can be rolled up completely out of sight when you are concocting your latest masterpiece for the evening meal, so you can enjoy the view at the same time.
When you need to lock down for the night, roll the shutters back down. These roller-style shutters are made from aluminium so they operate relatively quietly and are easy to automate.
Retractable security barriers
Retractable barriers are an excellent idea because when unlocked they slide to the side into a neat stack, out of the way when you want to let the outdoors in.
Retractable barriers are an excellent idea because when unlocked they slide to the side into a neat stack, out of the way when you want to let the outdoors in.
This is also convenient for window cleaning, as it provides easy access to the window. This also makes the ideal escape window should there be any reason you have to get out in a hurry.
It isn’t a pleasant thought, but this sort of circumstance could be an electrical fire or an intruder in another part of the house.
See-through security screens
Security screens are a new innovation and are ideal for kitchen windows. This security door or window consists of a stainless steel mesh panel with an aluminium frame. The mesh screen is strong enough to resist attack but fine enough to keep out insects and your eye sees right through it, making it virtually invisible.
They’re made to match your window style, providing protection from intruders as well as mosquitoes and flies in the summer, and hungry monkeys or baboons intent on sharing your gastronomic creations.
The aluminium frame can be powder coated in white, matt bronze, sand, light brown, matt aluminium, matt charcoal or matt black.
Open up your windows to let in fresh air, but keep your security screens closed for safety.
