5 Popular Window Styles You Should Consider For Your Home
With so many options to choose from and things to consider, selecting the right windows for your home can be a tough decision. Aside from the obvious benefit of giving natural light and fresh air, windows enhance the appearance of a place. Let’s take a look at the 5 most popular window styles for your Australian home.
1. French Doors
French windows (or doors) are often used on exterior walls to open out onto balconies, terraces, and patios, or within a home to separate zones while allowing light to flow through. Full-length casement windows that open inwards or outwards from the centre are typical of French windows.
Often designed with hardwood frames, French windows & doors are available in a variety of glass and colour options. If you’re concerned about weather damage, opt for a metal or PVC frame instead.
And because they take up more space, keep the swing radius of the window in mind and leave the surrounding area unfilled to avoid any damage.
2. Bay Windows
Bay windows are a great way to add a decorative nook to any room, especially living rooms and kitchens. They can be used as a sitting area, dining area or even a place to work at.
Bay windows are available in various designs, but they all start with a basic rectangular shape.
You can choose to have the bay windows attached to the wall or freestanding like freestanding furniture in your home. Bay windows can also be built with a curved front to add a touch of elegance to the space.
3. Sliding Windows
Sliding windows are perfect for apartments as they take up the least interior space and can be as tall or broad as you like. These can be installed in various ways - fixed directly to the wall like traditional fixed windows, or mounted on tracks.
The benefit of sliding windows is that you don't need to build a roof or install expensive frames to accommodate it.
The frames are usually made from aluminium or PVC, making them easy to clean and maintain. They’re available in glass options like thermal, laminated and tinted glass.
As for size, sliding windows come in various sizes and can be as big as an entire wall or as small as a door.
4. Sash Windows
Popular around the world, sash windows are traditional-looking, double-hung windows with a movable sash that slides up and down within its frame.
The upper sash is held in place by a weight that goes through the frame above the window, making it easier to open.
These windows are available in many shapes and often framed with a contemporary wood design.
5. Skylights
A skylight is a great way to enhance the natural light in your home. It's a great addition to bathrooms, kitchens, or almost any room that needs to be well-lit.
A skylight lets in natural light, eliminating the need for artificial light, potentially saving you money on electricity bills.
Skylights can be rectangular, circular, or even octagonal in shape. Fixed to the roofing of your home, skylights are made with either glass or acrylic and can be installed in a fixed or operable frame.
Windows are an essential part of a home's exterior as they add style and appeal to a home’s exterior. An excellent selection of windows can positively impact the interiors as well by adding natural light and offering an amazing view.
Whether you're looking to install new windows or just want to upgrade your existing ones, you can’t go wrong with any of these styles.
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