- November 29, 2022
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Read MoreWINDOW DESIGNS THAT YOU CAN’T MISS IN 2022
When functionality meets aesthetics, we have picturesque windows allowing ample light and air into our homes. Windows are an integral part of Interior Design that sometimes serve as the architectural focal point. Windows also have the potential to speak to the overall style statement of your home’s architecture and design.
Here are 5 very popular window designs that you can’t afford to miss.
1.Arched Windows
These types of windows are classic. Incorporating these windows into your design is like bringing your A-game to the table. They have a dome shaped top and tend to not open. They are installed alongside windows that provide ventilation while these windows allow ample natural light to flow into the house. You always have the option to customise them to open, remain fixed or to be able to move only the lower part. Adding wooden frames to your arched windows is the perfect way to accentuate the rustic, vintage feel of your home.
2. Skylit windows
If the windows on the exterior aren’t capable of allowing ample natural light to come in, then you have the option to install skylit windows that open to the sky. They are essentially the windows for your roof. It can be designed to open as well. Smart homes with skylit windows tend to automate the windows to open at the push of a button. They can be wonderfully incorporated into the design of your homes.
3.Picture windows
These are everyone’s favourites. A picture window is perfect for your home if it has a scenic view outside of it, a lush garden or a sea view and so on. It provides an unobstructed view of the outside as there are no other elements that run across the window design. It is believed that installing large picture windows can contribute to making your room look larger.
4. Louvre Windows
Also referred to as Jalousie windows, louvre windows are designed to allow maximum air and light into the house. The windows replicate the design of open blinds. The panes that are used in these windows are made from different materials like glass, wood, metals etc. The windows are also crafted in such a way that it allows the bad air to escape from the window panes.
5. Transom Windows
These windows are predominantly installed over doors with the simple purpose of allowing natural light into your place of dwelling. If your residence lacks areas from where you can draw natural light in, then these windows can come to your rescue. They can be built over other windows or doors that bring in ample natural sunlight. Transom windows when used with entry doors can also prove to be an excellent addition to the aesthetics of your home. Entry-way window designs can include transoms, sidelights which will bring in light, add to the aesthetic appeal as well as give you a view of who is outside.
Don’t be afraid to experiment with different window styles, customise your window by keeping in mind the purpose of its installation. Don’t forget to take inspiration from one or more of these popular window designs.
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