How A New Window Can Open Up a Room
Even with a great paint job and incredible furniture and décor, some rooms in the home can inexplicably still feel cramped or closed off. The key? Good lighting. Of course, you can add a decorative lamp or change your bulbs to a brighter LED style, but the fact of the matter is that nothing beats natural light. If you’re looking for a way to open up “that room” in your house, here are some reasons why you might want to consider getting a new window.
Bay Window
A great way to open up a room to feel more light and airy is by putting in a bay window. Typically, this type of window is made with three panels – a large one in the center, and two smaller ones on the sides, set at an angle. This gives the illusion that your room contains more space because the window itself extends further out than your wall. Plus, you get more clear window surface area to let light in. The fact that two of the window panels are at angles ensures that your room gets the maximum amount of light no matter where the sun is outside. As a cherry on the top, you can at a cushioned seat at the window, perfect for reading or having a cup of coffee. Slip in some under-seat storage and it’s like a brand-new room!
Sunroom
Turning a room into a sunroom isn’t as complicated as it sounds. If you have a smallish room towards the outside of the house, probably at the back, opening it up is as easy as installing large windows on the outside walls. Get them as large as you can to add airiness and openness to the location. If you prefer, you can even install French doors that open up onto the deck or back yard. However, you decide to add the windows, remember that if you’re taking away a lot of walls, you’re also getting rid of insulation. Make up for this by using triple-glazed glass to keep the cold out in the winter.
Bow Window
Similar to a bay window, a bow window adds space to the room by literally extending outwards. However, the bow window is a softer version and doesn’t contain the sharp angles of the bay window. Instead, it uses more panels of glass, usually around 4 or 5. This gives the window a softer and more rounded appearance. Indeed, from the outside, it will appear as a gentle curve n the home. Because there’s more glass than framing on this style, you’ll get even more sunlight.
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