A Guide to Choosing the Right Window Style for Every Room
Most homes are built with one window style throughout, but the best window for a room depends on how the room is used. When you are replacing windows anyway, it is worth matching the style to the space. Here is a room-by-room guide to the main options.
Double-hung: the all-rounder
Both sashes slide, and most tilt in for easy cleaning. Double-hung windows are the South Jersey standard for good reason: they suit almost any room and any home style, ventilate well, and are easy to maintain. When in doubt, this is the safe, classic choice, especially for bedrooms and living rooms.
Casement: for kitchens and hard-to-reach spots
Casement windows crank outward and seal tightly when closed, giving them excellent airflow and energy efficiency. The crank makes them ideal over a kitchen sink or anywhere you cannot easily reach to push a window up. They also catch a side breeze better than any other style.
Sliding: for wide openings
Sliders glide horizontally and suit wide, short openings well, which makes them a natural fit for basements, family rooms, and any wall where the opening is wider than it is tall. They are simple, durable, and easy to operate.
Bay and bow: for a feature wall
Bay windows (three panels at angles) and bow windows (a gentle curve of four or more) project outward to add light, space, and a sense of depth to a room. They turn a flat living room or dining room wall into a focal point and even create a small interior shelf or seat.
Awning and picture: light and accents
Awning windows hinge at the top and open outward, so they can stay open in the rain, making them great high on a bathroom or basement wall for ventilation and privacy. Picture windows do not open at all; they exist to frame a view and flood a room with light, and they are the most energy-efficient style since there is nothing to leak.
Mixing styles thoughtfully
The best window plan often mixes styles: double-hungs through the bedrooms, a casement over the kitchen sink, a picture window framing the backyard. We help you match style to room during the in-home measure so every window earns its place.
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