When you decide it’s time for a window upgrade, the choices can sometimes be overwhelming. Double-hung? Bay? Picture? Before you make up your mind, it’s important to keep a few factors in mind to make sure that your new windows are the perfect complement to your home’s needs, décor and style.
1. Form
What style of decorating do you like? Do you have a lot of clean, sleek lines and minimalist decorating? Make sure your windows follow the same stylistic guidelines to match the rest of the house. The same rule applies for any kind of style; traditional, unique, bold, etc. Choosing patterned or textured mullions and frames can also enhance the look of your windows and make them even more cohesive with the rest of your home. Talk to your manufacturer about what options you have.
2. Function
Do you need your windows to be operable; able to let fresh air in and out of your rooms? Or are you looking for fixed windows, which let in natural light, but do not open? Depending on which type of window is best for your specific needs and rooms, there are many options. Fixed bay windows are great for kitchens and sitting rooms, while double hung and slider windows are great choices for bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas where smaller windows are used.
3. Focus
Besides being purely functional, windows can also be a great way to create an interesting, beautiful focal point in a room. If you have large, picturesque windows or interesting architecture in your home, play them up with window styles, shapes, colors and details. Choosing eye-catching, creative window combinations is a great way to play up both your interior and exterior spaces.
For all of your window needs, call My WindowWorks today! Our friendly, knowledgeable staff can answer any questions you may have and find the perfect replacement windows for your unique home and needs.
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