by Lauren Busser, Direct from the Designers™' Editorial Director
Window design is essential to the success of your home’s overall design scheme. We have come up with a few tips for how to make the most of your window design and get the most bang for your buck.
Maximize Your Daylight
Daylight is the best form of lighting for your home. The natural light brings out the true color of your décor and really lets your interior shine. A well-placed window can bring a display or a particular area of your room to life.
Create a Channel of Fresh Air
Proper ventilation is important for any home. Placing a window in front of an interior doorway can help fresh air travel to the remote areas of the house to create a breeze. You can also add interior windows to help air move through your home and add to your indoor air quality.
Get the Picture
Don’t hide fantastic views behind your home's walls. The right positioning of a patio door or a large window will let the spectacular scenery surrounding your new home take center stage. Even if there is nothing particularly beautiful to see outside, high windows can add life to a space by bringing in daylight.
Blend the Indoors and the Outdoors
Walls of windows and patio doors can unify a home. Adding a patio door provides easy access to the outdoors and can open up your living space for a cookout.
Don’t Be Afraid to Combine Shapes
Windows often occur in patterns or as isolated statements. A repeating pattern can bring a nice rhythm to your home’s exterior and helps people connect to the space around them.
On the other hand, you can call attention to a certain area of your home with the help of special window shapes and styles. Specialty windows such as bay windows or polygons also help maximize design impact. Modern homes in particular are known for having walls of windows that let in lots of natural light. Using different shapes can help you configure your windows to fit your design scheme perfectly.
Make It Personal
Don’t be afraid to take advantage of the options available to you. Divided lites and exterior trim can add to your home's curb appeal and give it a finished look. Consider your overall design and then see where you can add these finishing touches.
And Don’t Forget to Think About Maintenance
Beautiful windows are great, but remember that your windows should also be durable. You will want to take into account the window’s strength and energy efficiency. Choosing a brand known for its energy efficiency will ensure that you will love your windows for years to come.
Integrity Windows and Doors products are constructed from Ultrex® pultruded fiberglass, which is eight times stronger than vinyl, three times stronger than vinyl/wood composites and as strong as steel.
When it comes to designing windows for your new home, take a look at the house's lot and decide what you want to accent. Whether you decide to create a wall of windows or add a stunning patio door, panes of glass will be essential design components in your new home.
