{"id":110,"date":"2014-05-06T05:26:25","date_gmt":"2014-05-06T05:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chicagowindowsdoors.com\/blog\/?p=110"},"modified":"2014-06-10T12:24:34","modified_gmt":"2014-06-10T12:24:34","slug":"improving-the-look-of-your-house-with-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chicagowindowsdoors.com\/blog\/?p=110","title":{"rendered":"Improving the Look of Your House with Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cA house without books is like a room without windows,\u201d\u201d When God closes a door he opens a window to explore,\u201d \u201cLet there be many windows to your soul, that all the glory of the world may beautify it\u201d \u2026 so many quotes on windows really! But that\u2019s the beauty of a window; it can open up your world, it can let in untold joys, it can beautify your soul and your home!<\/p>\n

The entire look of your house can be transformed by the right choice of windows. Closed cramped spaces can be opened up, splendid views can be let in, picturesque scenes can be captured and lovely patterns of light and color infused into a plain boring room \u2013 a total transformation believe me.<\/p>\n

There are so many types of windows to choose from. Here below are a couple of window styles that definitely add to the look of your home.<\/p>\n

Bay or Bow Windows<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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Bay windows and bow windows can definitely bring in an amazing transformation to your home. They can give you more interior space if they are made to protrude from the outside, they can give you a lovely little alcove if you add a window seat\u00a0 – so many possibilities!<\/p>\n

Picture windows<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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Picture windows can definitely add that wow factor to a room. Large sweeping wall windows or a small picture window that captures a view can brighten and beautify a room without the need for expensive window treatments. You can try different combinations of windows to add dimension \u2013 a large fixed window flanked b y 2 casements or double-hung windows, or add transom windows for a different look.<\/p>\n

Then there are the Double hung windows<\/span><\/b> that has two sashes that slide vertically up and down in the frame. They can open wide from either the top or the bottom, but they remain inside the frame so they can be used in confined spaces. If you have a small cramped room and want to light it up with some shine without the windows protruding out to the exterior or interior of the house.<\/p>\n

Awning Windows<\/span> <\/b>are hinged at the top and open outward to let in air from the left or right and the bottom. You could probably have them installed above, below or alongside a different kind of window.<\/p>\n

Mix and match seems to be all the rage now. Irregular designs with grates and grills, frosted or stained glass with contemporary designs, selections of wood panes or steel rims, solid sheets of glass from floor to ceiling \u2026 so many more possibilities of windows that can really add to the beauty of your home. You do not have to remodel your whole house to up the look of your home. All you need are the right windows and doors to bring in the mood and you will have yourself a transformation that you and your friends will fall in love with.<\/p>\n

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Call us at Chicago Windows and Doors<\/a> to see how you can get the best windows for you, custom made to beautify your house. Come see the \u2018window\u2019 of opportunity to improve the look of your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  \u201cA house without books is like a room without windows,\u201d\u201d When God closes a door he opens a window to explore,\u201d \u201cLet there be many windows to your soul, that all the glory of the world may beautify it\u201d \u2026 so many quotes on windows really! But that\u2019s the beauty of a window; it […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[10,11],"class_list":["post-110","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-window-service","tag-chicago-window-and-door-installation-company","tag-window-replacement-companies","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicagowindowsdoors.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/110","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicagowindowsdoors.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicagowindowsdoors.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicagowindowsdoors.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicagowindowsdoors.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=110"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/chicagowindowsdoors.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/110\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":152,"href":"https:\/\/chicagowindowsdoors.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/110\/revisions\/152"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicagowindowsdoors.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=110"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicagowindowsdoors.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=110"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicagowindowsdoors.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=110"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}