Thalassa project: new K·LINE windows for a home in Sitges
At Thalassa, we replaced the windows and doors in a home in Sitges with K·LINE aluminium systems.
We combined a sliding door to the balcony, fixed glazing and an outward-opening door. In the living room, we also fitted vertical blinds to give better control over daylight and privacy when needed.
Different parts of the home called for different solutions
When replacing all the windows in a home, using the same opening system everywhere is not always the best choice.
At Thalassa, some areas needed easy access to the balcony, others simply needed as much daylight as possible, and one doorway worked better with the door opening outwards.
That is why we combined a sliding balcony door, fixed glazing and an outward-opening door.
We also replaced the fabric on the existing awnings and fitted vertical blinds in front of the living-room sliding door.
More daylight and openings that work well day to day
We looked at each area of the home to decide which type of opening would work best there.
Bring in more daylight
Make good use of each opening to allow as much natural light into the home as possible.
Easy access to the balcony
Use a sliding door that does not take up living-room space when opened.
Make good use of fixed glazing
Use fixed glass where an opening window is not needed, while still bringing plenty of daylight inside.
Control light and privacy
Add vertical blinds to the living room so the amount of light can be adjusted throughout the day.
Easy access to the balcony without taking up space in the living room
The balcony door is one of the openings used most often in this home.
Here we installed a K·LINE aluminium sliding door. The panels move sideways, so they do not swing into the living room when opened.
This is particularly useful when there is a walkway, table or furniture close to the window, because there is no need to keep space clear for an inward-opening panel.
The large glazed area also brings in plenty of daylight and keeps a strong visual connection between the living room and balcony.
- Sliding opening that takes up no extra room inside.
- Direct access to the balcony.
- Large glazed area.
- Easy to use every day.
A sliding door that keeps the living room open to the balcony
When closed, the large glazed area still brings in plenty of daylight and keeps the view towards the balcony open. When the door is opened, we can step outside without a panel taking up any space in the living room.
Fixed glazing where daylight was all we needed
There are places in a home where a window does not need to open. In those areas, fixed glazing keeps things simple: there is more glass and the opening can be used more efficiently.
At Thalassa we used fixed glazing in several areas, keeping the same visual line as the other K·LINE windows.
Here, having the door open outwards simply worked better
In this part of the home, we installed a door that opens outwards.
That means the door leaf stays outside when opened and does not take up any room indoors.
It is a simple detail, but it makes a noticeable difference when space is limited or when we simply want to keep the inside passage clear.
That is ultimately what we look for: each door and window should work well in the space where it will actually be used.
Control the light without completely covering the balcony door
In front of the sliding door, we fitted vertical blinds.
The slats can be turned to let in more or less light and provide additional privacy when needed, without making the living room completely dark.
For an opening this wide, vertical blinds also work particularly well visually: their lines follow the proportions of the glazing without making the window feel heavy.
Four different solutions to make each area work better
The sliding balcony door gives easy access outside without taking up space in the living room.
The fixed glazing brings in daylight where an opening window is not needed.
The outward-opening door keeps the inside passage clear.
And the vertical blinds allow us to adjust the light and privacy throughout the day.
We also replaced the fabric on the home's existing awnings, making use of the systems that were already installed.
They are different solutions, but they all start from the same idea: understanding what each part of the home actually needs.
We can help you choose the right opening system for each part of your home
We look at the dimensions, the space available, how you use each room and what you want to improve before preparing a proposal.