Windows are the eyes of your home, letting in natural light, fresh air, and beautiful views. But with so many different styles and functionalities available, choosing the right windows for each room can feel overwhelming! Explore various window types and their unique benefits. Get ready to transform your rooms with windows that truly work for you!
Window Designs for the Modern Home
Whether you are renovating an existing room or planning an extension for the home, window design is an important consideration—the types and sizes of windows in a space can utterly transform it. When it comes time to decide between the different types of windows and window designs, however, appearance and style should not be your only considerations. Think, too, about their energy efficiency, ventilation, and safety factors, which can all impact whether a window style is right for your home.
Keep reading to learn window styles names and the types of windows for home renovation projects that accentuate the exterior or interior style of a home.
Single-Sash Window
The sash window type consists of two panels arranged vertically. This type of window is attributed to the English inventor Robert Hooke, and its use caught on quickly due to the design’s simplicity. In the single hung sash, the bottom panel moves up to allow the flow of air, while the top panel stays fixed.
Best for: Commonly installed in bathrooms and smaller bedrooms to provide airflow and ventilation for these rooms. Single sash windows are also more affordable than double-hung windows, making them a good choice for DIY projects with a small budget.
Double-Hung Window
The double panel sash window is probably the most widely used of all types of windows. It consists of two vertically arranged panels, both of which can be moved all the way up and down.
Best for: Better for ventilation than a single sash window, double-hung windows are great for bathrooms and bedrooms. Homeowners with kids or pets can also keep the lower panel locked while allowing air in through the top panel.
Casement Window
The casement window was popular in the UK before the invention of the sash window, and it is still popular in many European countries. In this design, the operable panel (installed singly or in a series) hangs on a hinge that enables the window to be opened like a door.
Best for: Casement windows are regularly installed above doorways, in stairwells, and in other hard-to-reach locations because the crank is relatively easy to operate with just one hand, even when the user’s arm is fully extended to reach the crank.
Awning Window
The awning window is a casement that’s mounted vertically, with the hinge at the top so the window pushes out. These types of windows are especially useful for allowing air to flow without allowing seasonal debris (e.g., falling leaves) or rainfall into the home.
Best for: Like casement windows, awning windows operate with a crank mechanism that is easy to use, even when reaching above your head. For this reason, casement windows are best used above doorways, in stairwells, and in narrow spaces that may be hard to access.
Bay Window
Since their use in castles during the English Renaissance, bay windows have come a long way. Today—in mansions and modest homes alike—bay windows are beloved because they allow for sweeping views of lawns and gardens outside, and allow sunlight inside the home as the sun moves across the sky over the course of a day.
Best for: Allow tons of natural sunlight to flood in through a wide bay window in the kitchen or living room. The angled side windows typically open, improving ventilation in the space.
Bow Window
The bow window depends on a curved architecture and uses more glass panels than a bay window does (to account for the curvature). The window pictured is from the Hôtel Otlet in Brussels, Belgium.
Best for: If your goal is to have an impressive view of the yard or neighborhood outside the home, bow windows are a good option. They tend to be a bit more expensive than bay windows, but typically allow more natural light into the home.
Jalousie Window
The jalousie window was invented by Joseph W. Walker of Massachusetts in 1900, and it’s a distinctly American style. These types of windows consist of thin, staggered strips of glass that open and close together like a Venetian blind.
Best for: Popular in warmer cities and coastal regions, install Jalousie windows in the kitchen, dining room, or anywhere else you want easy access to a nice breeze on a hot day.
Palladian Window
The Palladian window is derived from the work of exalted Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. The Palladian design is usually a large panel embellished by an arched top and two smaller side panels.
Best for: The purpose of a Palladian window is to draw attention—it’s meant to be a main focal point in the home. Install a Palladian window in a living room, dining room, or a lavish office for the best effect.
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