The production of their products are with a high performance and is certified as Class 3 and 4 for break-in resistance, acoustic insulation, thermal resistance and air, water and wind tightness.

The company strives to deliver innate craft skills, continuous technological research, careful design and the ability to choose countless materials. Oikos liaises closely with architects and designers to provide the best quality service and products.

They have clients all across Italy, Cyprus, Turkey and Jordan with some of their products being:

• Synua – safety door for large sizes, pivoting opening and wall coplanar configuration
• Vela – first sliding safety door
• iDoor – transform a common environment in a safety room or in a panic room
• Synua Wall System – composed of modular sectors coverable in different materials
• Tekno – concealed hinges and other features
• Evolution – meets any customisation requirement.

Oikos have patented products that accompany their safety doors. These include the Synua Handle and the iDoor hinge.

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Glass Internal Doors
Glass Internal Doors are best suited to the kitchen/dining or living areas in the home. They provide the option of opening up or dividing your space, depending on your needs. This is a very useful option for families with children, allowing parents to supervise play while preparing dinner, or for entertaining, as they open up space.

See our recent blog on glass vs glazed internal doors here. 

Wood Internal Doors
Wood internal double doors are more suitable for home offices and music offices. Providing a degree of soundproofing and privacy, wood internal doors create a comforting atmosphere. Choices are in the type of wood and varnishing. When choosing your materials, keep in mind the function of the room, and overall layout.

For more information and advice on internal doors, contact us here.

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Let’s take a look at some of the benefits to an internal design strategy:

Fit for purpose
Having an internal design layout in mind, before you engage a contractor, or buy material is essential to ensuring that each room is right for you. This is where you get to customise your home perfectly to your needs as a single person, a couple, or a family. Many considerations will affect a single room, depending on how you plan to use it. For instance the kitchen of a couple who frequently entertain will have drastically different requirements than the kitchen of a family with four children.

Project time management
Knowing what you want from your home will help with the planning and organisational elements. Having a strategy that includes sourcing materials, building and installation time while help you avoid unrealistic deadlines which can lead to disappointment. Doing your research in advance will not only ensure that your dream home is created, but will also help you plan ahead.

Colour scheme and theme continuity
Tying together the look and feel of your home is a difficult task even with a plan in mind, and chaos without. Creating a unity across the building will be greatly aided with a plan in place. Remember that it is perfectly alright to change your mind here and there, but a plan will help to give an overall goal to the project.

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