The eyes may be the window to the soul, but your home’s windows have more of a dramatic impact on its look and feel than you may realize. As Rumi so aptly put it, “Moonlight floods the whole sky from horizon to horizon; How much it can fill your room depends on its windows.” Upgrading your home’s windows can transform a dark space into one that is bright and airy, or a complex arrangement in favor of the simplistic and functional. Here are how some of the current trends in window replacement can change your home’s look.

New windows can make the interior of your home brighter while adding beauty inside and out.

Vinyl Windows

If your existing windows are wood or metal, you may wish to consider installing vinyl windows. Vinyl windows now outsell all other types of residential windows in this country, and they are made in a wide variety of styles and colors. Vinyl window frames are impact resistant, have hollow chambers that make them resistant to heat and condensation, and don’t require painting or finishing.

Double Hung Windows

If you don’t currently have double hung windows, you are missing out on the most popular window on the market. These windows, brought to the U.S. during colonization, consist of two overlapping sashes that move up or down and can give your home a classic look. Modern double hung windows allow for intricate detailing for style and fold out mechanisms for easy cleaning.

Double hung windows can tilt in, which makes cleaning a breeze.

Casement or Awning Windows

If you want to have the largest amount of glass surface, while maintaining efficiency, consider switching your replacement windows to casement style or awning windows. These types of windows have hinges along each side and they open or pivot outward, much like a door. These windows can be fully opened, providing excellent ventilation but also provide a better seal against air leaks in colder weather.

Casement windows can be ideal for framing a beautiful view.

Bay or Bow Style Windows

One of the biggest changes in both the interior and exterior of your home through a replacement of windows can be achieved through the use of bay or bow style windows. These windows protrude outward from the home, and both add character and more natural light to your room. The large amount of glass used in the windows also provides some great exterior views of your property. The depth of these windows can vary, and they can even add a few extra feet of living space to your home, for seating or a decorative area.

Need extra seating or a place to display a favorite piece of sculpture? A bay window can be a great option.

Replacement Window Trends

Making your home look beautiful on the outside is one thing, but recent advances in materials and technology have made replacing windows an attractive choice for other reasons as well. The efficiencies in new windows, such as Weather Shield, make the cost-savings difficult to pass up. Not only are these windows Energy Star rated, but the glass surfaces are UV-resistant and have an easy-care coating for simple maintenance.

Beautiful replacement windows can make your home look like this.

If you’d like to give your home a fresh look and start saving on energy bills at the same time, replacing your windows is a wise choice. With as many as 50 million homes in America still having single-paned windows, upgrading to better looking and more efficient windows has become a priority for many homeowners. While home improvement sees steady activity, according to Harvard’s latest Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) report, spending for new projects on existing homes is expected to accelerate in early 2016. To learn more about any of these window trends or to get started with upgrading the look and function of your home, contact us to get a free estimate today or call 1-800-975-6666.

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