Create an attractive home with beautiful windows

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Throughout the ages, architects and designers have elaborated on different window types, their functions, requirements and specifications. In his Ten Books of Architecture, Roman author and architect Vitruvius spoke in detail on this subject. Artists like Vincent van Gogh and Pablo Picasso used their brushes as well as words to pay tribute to the beauty of windows. 

But perhaps the greatest homage ever paid to the windows did not spring from any architects’ pen or artists’ brush. Instead it is found in the words of poet Rumi. “At night, I open the window and ask the moon to come and press its face against mine. Breathe into me. Close the language – door and open the love – window. The moon won’t use the door, only the window.”

Overwhelmed by their functional aspects, we may often ignore their aesthetic presence. But windows have a great capacity of augmenting the beauty of a building as well as its interior. Today’s post is about various window types that your home can have. Follow it closely to decide if you have the right windows for your home.

Bay and bow windows

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Bay and bow windows are major architectural features. They help to create a more expansive interior. But if bay or bow windows are intended for any particular room, they should be made a part of the original building plan.

In earlier time, these types of windows were decorated with a cosy window seat. Now, this additional space is often transformed into a home office, study or an area for installing storage units. 

This house, planned by Agraffe Design, still retains its beautifully decorated windows. As you can see, it is quite possible to spend hours sitting by charming windows like these.

Casement windows

Casement windows are one of the most frequently used types. They are very comfortable for houses in such regions that experience long summer months. In this case, the sashes are hinged at the sides, making it possible to widely open the windows and allow maximum ventilation. 

Casement windows survive from those days when glass was exorbitantly priced and could be afforded by very few. So arose the requirement of using smaller glasses for windows which soon became a fashion statement for many European homes. For security purposes, casement windows are sometimes protected with fashionable grilles.

Tilt, turn and hopper windows

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Tilt, turn and hopper windows are very effective for rooms that lack enough space to widely open your window sashes. They provide security and uninterrupted flow of light and air. Both these window types open from the top. They provide an additional layer of security for homes with children. 

These windows can be easily cleaned from inside the room. Hopper windows can have two parts with a fixed upper portion and movable lower. They are popular for basements and bathrooms as well.

French windows

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French windows can be considered a modified version of a casement window. They open like doors and allow an even greater influx of air and natural light. French windows also provide better views of the surroundings, which is perhaps the main reason behind their enduring charm. They can be used as doors for accessing balconies and terraces as well. 

Improvements in glass technologies have made modern French windows a featured item in many contemporary structures. If you have children and pets at home, you must take the necessary measures to make them secure.

Single hung and double hung windows

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Single and double hung windows come with movable sashes. While single hung types can be opened only from the bottom, double hung versions can be opened from the top as well as the bottom portion. One of the sashes always remains fixed at its position limiting the air flow. 

These windows are very common in colder parts of the world, but may not be so comfortable for houses built in temperate zones. Because they require a fair amount arm strength, elderly members of a family may find it difficult to open these windows several times a day.

Slider windows

Slider windows act much like double hung windows, but they move horizontally. One part of the window remains fixed in this case too. They require smooth and clean channels to move freely. 

When there is a real shortage in the availability of space, these windows can be used for proper ventilation. They are particularly suited for small bathrooms, kitchen and loft space.

Skylights

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Fashionable loft and attic conversions have made them a necessity, for most of these spaces can only enjoy “the sailing cloudlet’s bright career” through their roofs. Skylight installations are the only ways to allow fresh air and light in this space. They help to keep these areas bright, hygienic and cheerful for an extended stay. 

Depending upon the availability of space, they can be used with other window types as well. You can also implement some of the ideas shared through this article to create a more seductive space.

Stationary windows

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Stationary windows remain closed. They can provide welcome glimpses of the outside and also help the influx of natural light, but they cannot be opened to enjoy cool breeze during warm afternoons. Generally, this type of window is used in conjunction with other window types like casement, hopper, tilt turn and so on. They are also placed above the doors to serve a more decorative purpose. 

Sometimes houses with high ceiling heights set them close to the roof to brighten up the space. ATELIER 8000 combined stationery and hopper windows to give a Mondrian makeover to this living room.  

Irrespective of your choices, clean your windows regularly to main a neat and tidy look in the interior. Remember to decorate your windows with appropriate accessories and give your room a chic makeover. To complement a particular window type, refer to some of our suggestions of a classically styled home.

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