Where There’s a Window, There’s a Gaze

WindowHave you ever been in a house that has the perfectly placed windows in every room? The amount of natural light alone can help with energy costs. Windows today are extremely low maintenance and have come a long way in efficiency as well.

When it comes to selection you might have a style in mind but sifting through all the options and terminology can be overwhelming. You want to make sure you get a high quality and energy efficient window or skylight. So how do you go about selecting an energy efficient window? Continue reading

Bay Windows

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The Victorian era was a mother that gave birth to so many terrific designing ideas and concepts. We have never stopped using them. Bay Windows are still loved for their increased flow of light into room.

Whether they are Bow, which is curved like a compass, Polygonal, which is squared, or Bay, which is canted usually at 90,135 or 150 degree angles, they not only make a room appear larger but also expands the view to outside.

Oriel windows are supported from underneath by corbel or bracket and sometimes are confused with balconies. From Medieval up to the Baroque Continue reading