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How To Choose A Window Style For Your House
Choosing the right windows for your home will make or break your decor.
There are many different kinds of windows, both in style and in function. Choosing the right windows for your home will make or break your decor. Everything about windows affects your interaction with the home, as they bring in light, warm the house, provide a view (both from inside and from outside) and create a mood. So picking the right window is essential. Here we’re going to talk about the types of windows available and then how to choose which window style is right for your house.
Types of Windows
Fixed
A fixed window has no way to open, either up or down or in or out, and so they’re often cheaper than comparable windows with sashes. These are typically placed in areas where you’re never going to need to open them, such as gable peaks, architectural accents, large accent windows and more.
Double Hung and Single Hung
The most common windows in the United States, double hung windows have two sashes that go up and down. On single hung windows, only the lower sash moves up and down.
Casement
These hinged windows swing out like a door, usually operated by turning a crank. As the screen is on the inside, and the casement seals tightly to the jamb, it is a very weather resistant window.
Slider
Another very common window is the slider. It’s similar in make to a double hung or single hung window--it’s just horizontal rather than vertical.
Awning
Similar to a casement, these hinge along the top side. With the awning, the bottom swings out, which makes it a good window during a rainstorm. It also operates with a crank.
Your Architectural Style
When considering what kind of window you want for your home, one of the most important considerations is the architectural style of your house. Modern homes will often have large rectangular floor-to-ceiling fixed windows, for example, whereas Tudor homes have multi-paned windows often in a diagonal grid. When you’re designing your home, talk to your architect while you are making decisions about what windows to install (they’ll likely have opinions), or if you’re remodeling, research the style of your home--there are plenty of books available or online resources--and you can match the style of your window to the style of your home. Of course, there’s no law that your windows have to match--do what makes you happy--but it’s a main consideration.
The Interaction of Interior vs Exterior
When people look at your house much of the curb appeal comes from the emanation of light inside. A beautifully decorated home with large windows can look idyllic in the evening hours as the light pours out into the yard. Likewise, during the day light from the sun pours into your home. Choosing the right balance and style for you is a key choice, which will affect not only the style of windows but also window treatments. There’s a lot to think about when you imagine how your home will appear from the outside and how your yard will appear from the inside.
The Purpose of Your Window
You should think about the purpose of your window. Is it merely to let in light? Is it a showpiece? Or is it designed to let in the breeze? Also, your choice of window may change depending on whether you live in a high wind area (casements may not be the best choice) or if you live in a rainy area (awnings might be perfect for you).
The Position of the Sun
Don’t think about your home as an isolated blueprint. You need to picture it as it will stand on your property, so you know where the lighting will be coming from. Do you want the big picture window to face the sunrise or the sunset? Do you live in a cold area where you want as many windows facing the sun as possible to heat your home? Or is the opposite true?
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