Posts Tagged ‘living room window’

How to Use a Decorative Arched Round Circular Oval or Fan Window

Saturday, June 25th, 2011
Arched window to add light into a 2 story foyer

Arched window to add light and style to a 2 story foyer Interior view of a round top fan window in a living room

Creating style, flair and improving light transmission can not only help to “turn a house into a home” (like Luther Vandross might have said) – but it can create curb appeal and resale value as well. There is probably no better way to improve the look and increase natural light into a home than by using a decorative window.

There are many types of decorative windows but this article will focus on arched, round, palladian, circular and fan windows. You’ll learn the definition, advantages and disadvantages, types and uses of these types of decorative windows. 

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Are Vinyl or Wood Awning Windows the Right Choice for your Project?

Saturday, April 23rd, 2011
3 kitchen awning windows used below picture windows
3 kitchen awning windows used below picture windows
Awning window hinged at top crank at bottom opens out
Awning window hinged at top crank at bottom opens out

Would you like to get fresh air into your home without worrying about rain coming in? Or would you like to add an operable window above a sliding patio door or below a fixed picture window? If so – an awning window may be in your future. In this article you’ll learn the definition of an awning window and about the advantages, disadvantages and where to use this type of window: Continue reading “Are Vinyl or Wood Awning Windows the Right Choice for your Project?” »