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10 Window Designs to Add Style to Your Home

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The look of your home is largely influenced by the color of wall paint, and the right type of windows & doors to go with it. The right choice of windows and doors has the ability to transform an ordinary-looking house into an expensive home planned by an interior designer. You can find some of the best home window reviews on home improvement sites that also offer open information on window installation pricing along with an invitation for a free consultation. There are several attractive window designs available to refurbishment the existing ones or to incorporate in your new home. However appealing window designs may look, it is essential to choose windows that are not only stylish but are also practical to use & maintain.

The below list of window designs can help you with the details of a few time-tested architectural window plans that are both visually impressive and actually feasible for every home.

Full Wall Window

Full wall windows are sizeable floor to ceiling windows, also called as French windows which serve the purpose of both door and window. These windows give access to a patio or exterior part of a house and come in slide or collapsible forms. Since the entire span of the window is primarily made of glass, there is an abundance of natural light that enters the room.

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Skylight Window

Skylight windows are yet another way of ushering plentiful natural light from the skies. Set in the roofline of a house, these windows are the best alternative when you have limited options while designing wall windows to bring in more natural light. The skylight window is suitable for kitchen, bathrooms and rooms in the attic.

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Bow Windows

The bow window is a type of protruding window type that comes in a set of 3 to 5 windows conjoined into each other, meeting at 10-degree angles. Bow windows create perfect space for a reading nook or a sitting area. Bow windows are commonly found in living rooms and bedrooms.

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Bay Window

Bay windows are similar to bow windows with a slight variance. A bay window is a set of 3 windows that are joined at 30-45 degree angles to form an angled window protrusion in the wall. Great for allowing light to enter at different angles, bay windows are a favorite addition for kitchen and family room often used as a seating area or for sporting flower pots.

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Garden Window

A garden window is yet another statement wall addition. It is a smaller version of a bay window that resembles a small greenhouse protruding from the house. These windows are specially designed to hold plants on the window sill and are perfect for kitchen windows.

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Picture Window

As the name suggests, picture windows are a large expanse of fixed glass windows that do not open. These windows offer a complete view of the outdoors as they are made up of a single piece of glass that do not have frames within. Although a picture window is great for unobstructed views, even the best window manufacturer won't able to control the amount of heat it attracts into the room. So they are best suited where the airflow can be compromised, like the foyer, home office or bathroom.

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Eyebrow Windows

Eyebrow windows are arched windows with rounded tops that are added on top of normal windows just for the architectural appeal they offer. These windows come in fixed forms or can be opened sideways like a casement window and are best suited for facade walls.

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Transom Windows

Transom windows are decorative windows set above the front door and normal windows. Used in the shapes of arch, square or rectangle, this window addition creates an appealing facade while adding a tasteful focal point to your porch. A transom window comes in both fixed and openable form to allow airflow from above the door or window.

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Glass Block Window

Glass block windows are the best weather barrier windows you can get for your home. These windows also offer privacy, soundproof, and keep off bugs. Along with these advantages, the glass block windows are visually striking for they come in a wide range of colors and patterns. These fixed windows are best suited for bathroom and basement windows.

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Hung Windows

The Double-Hung and Single-Hung Windows are one of the best-rated vinyl windows that are widely used in homes. A single-hung window offers a slidable lower window while the upper part remains fixed. The double-hung window offers two slidable window parts so you can choose to open the upper window or the lower one. Available in wood, aluminum and vinyl or a combination of these materials, these windows are suitable for almost every part of your home.

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