If you’re looking for a way to add unique beauty and elegance to your Cincinnati home, why not include a few specialty shaped windows in your home design? Renewal by Andersen offers windows in a wide array of shapes, from circle, to arch, to octagon. Each window can be customized to your preferences and even paired with another window to bring light and creativity into your space. Feeling inspired? Here are ideas for ways you could use specialty shaped windows in your home.
Paired Arches
An arch shape window has a soft, subtle look that brings unique beauty into your home without interrupting the flow. You could place one arch window to either side of the room, creating a symmetrical look. Echo the arch design by also using arch-shaped doorways throughout your home.
Half-Circle Over a Window
If you’re looking for a way to give your double-hung or casement windows more character, why not place a half-circle window over the ones in the front of your home? The half-circle can be as wide as the entire window below it, or it can have about half the width of the window and be centered over it. A grille over the half-circle window will draw the eye towards it.
Opposing Triangles
Triangle windows are perfect for a modern home design. They have an edgy appeal and will instantly call attention to themselves. They often look best when presented in pairs. You can place two right triangle windows against each other so that the hypotenuse sides line up and the triangles essentially form a square. For a less-subtle look, place a triangle window on either side of a long, horizontal window. A row of triangle windows above a picture window makes an equally bold statement.
Quarter Circles to the Side
Another good way to soften a simple, rectangular window is to place a quarter circle window on either side of the window. The “cut” sides of the circle should face downward and inward towards the rectangular window, leaving the curved side of the circle to face upward. This works best with a long, narrow window. If your window is a bit “taller,” you may want to use a half-circle on either side instead.
Circle in the Bath
Is the bathroom in your Cincinnati home a little dim? Windows in the bathroom can be a touchy subject since you want them to let light inside without sacrificing your privacy. A circular window works perfectly in this case. Place it at about eye-level on the wall. You can look out the window, but if someone looks in, all they might see is your face.
Octagon in the Study
Octagon shaped windows are some of the most unique specialty shaped windows available. Fitted with grilles, they have a very ornate, auspicious look that is perfect for a home office or study. Of course, you could also use an octagon window much like a circular window in the bathroom. Small ones, especially, are good for a pop of light without a clear view into your home.
When choosing specialty shaped windows for your Cincinnati home, your options are nearly endless. Contact Renewal by Andersen to schedule a free, in-home consultation. Our experts will help you discover ways to add beauty to your home by incorporating some uniquely shaped windows.
