As a Dayton home owner, you want people to be impressed when they walk by your home and see its beauty in person. To create this cohesive style and curb appeal, it’s important to put a lot of thought into the replacement windows you choose. Ugly windows can make your whole home look out of sync. Here are some tips to help you avoid choosing ugly windows and instead choose styles and colors that make your home look balanced and lovely.
The same window can look ugly on one home and stunning on another home. It all comes down to choosing windows that pair well with your home’s architectural style. So, before you start shopping, narrow down the style in which your home is built, and do some research as to what window styles are traditionally used in that style.
Craftsman homes, for example, always feature double-hung windows – usually with a grille dividing the top panel into four segments. French Eclectic homes are usually seen with casement windows. If you have a Georgian home, it’s common to use double-hung windows on the main floor and casements on the upper floor.
Renewal by Andersen offers more than 47 different interior/exterior color combinations, so while you have plenty of options, it’s important to choose the right one. If your home’s exterior already features three or more colors, you may want to use one of those same colors for your window exteriors. Otherwise, adding a fourth color may make the home look too cluttered and busy. On the other hand, if your home exterior is rather monochromatic, you may want to use your windows as a means of adding a new accent color.
With more traditional, country-style homes and Craftsman homes, natural window exteriors like oak, maple, and pine tend to look best. With more modern and eclectic styles, you may want to choose a brighter, painted color for the window frame.
Sometimes a certain window design may sound lovely in your head, but when you actually see it on your home, it looks ugly. To avoid ugly windows, don’t hesitate to use Renewal by Andersen’s Window and Door Visualizer before you buy. You can upload a photo of your home, and then “try on” various window styles to see how they look.
Do not assume that just because you used double-hung windows throughout the majority of your Dayton home, you also have to use a double-hung window in the bathroom, behind a counter, or in another awkward space. It’s okay to vary your window style throughout the home, and doing so will help you avoid ugly windows. For instance, a small window above a counter will definitely look better as an awning window, even if all the other windows in your home are double-hung. A window against your patio simply must be a sliding window, even if you have casements elsewhere.
Choosing the perfect window style for your Dayton home takes some time and attention to detail. Make sure you consider all of your options, and use the visualizer tool so there are no surprises when you do have your windows installed. If you need more guidance in choosing the best windows, contact us to schedule a free, in-home consultation with one of our knowledgeable representatives.
