Window Styles and Trends

Window Styles & Trends

Do you know the difference between certain types of windows? Windows come in all kinds of shapes and sizes and with that comes a different style name. Depending what room of the house you are replacing windows in, you may want to try something less traditional and more modern. Here are some examples:

Slider Windows:

Slider windows look great in kitchens. They offer multiple openings and are adjustable so you can let in as little or as much air from the outside as you would like. Sliders also tilt in for easy cleaning.

Casement Windows:

Casement windows look great in bathrooms and in rooms with decks or balconies off of them. They open from one side like a door and are typically longer vertically. Casement windows are a popular choice because they provide a clear view to the outdoors and are a great option for spots that are difficult to reach. Casements are the most efficiently operating window.

Picture Windows:

Picture windows are more traditional windows that can go anywhere in the house and brighten a room. If you want to add light to a room that doesn’t need extra ventilation, picture windows are the way to go. 

Awning Windows:

You may notice a lot of people use awning windows in their basements. They are also often placed above or below other windows to add architectural interest, light and ventilation to a room. They glide open and shut with the turn of one handle. They are great for providing ventilation even when it’s raining. 

Single & Double Hung Windows:

Single hung windows provide a classic look for any home. They can be raised from the bottom for ventilation.
Double hung windows are a beautiful choice for any home, from classic to contemporary. They can be raised from the bottom or lowered from the top for two levels of ventilation.
Both of these designs are often found in bedrooms and hallways and when you don’t know what you want these are the most common choice. 

Bay & Bow Windows:

Bay and Bow windows brighten your living room or dining room and add a touch of class to the design of your home. These windows often create a seat or large shelf that is great for additional inter ion home decorating such as picture frames or house plants. 

Hopefully this article helped you learn more about the different types of window styles and trends that are available. Learn even more by visiting the windows page of our website. http://www.americanhomecontractors.com/Window-Styles.htm

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Siding Trends

It’s fun to follow the latest home exterior design trends and see what’s hot today. When certain colors become trendy, it’s fairly easy to buy a can of paint and change the color of a bedroom or bathroom. But when you’re considering changing the color of your home’s exterior, the decision is a bit more complicated. Many siding materials used for exterior design, such as stone and vinyl, can’t be painted. Wood siding should be painted at least every five years to maintain the wood’s integrity. Other cladding can be painted as well, including asbestos shingles, brick, and fiberboard.

When it comes to time to paint the exterior or invest in replacement siding, homeowners can play it safe by selecting white or cream. Classic colors like these are always in style, work for many different architectural styles, and make it easier to sell your home. They don’t clash with accent colors on a house and match well with most brick and stone. White or cream siding can be accented with different colored shutters, window trim, entry doors, and roofing shingle colors.

Earthy tones are another group that will look good on your home for years to come. Yellows, greens, and browns blend beautifully with the natural landscaping around your yard. The lighter versions of these colors are almost as versatile as white and cream, and can be complemented nicely with bold or dark trim and shutters such as black or dark green. On the other end of the spectrum, darker browns and shades of green are often used on larger homes, accented with trim pieces in cream or white.

Blues and grays are another color group that is very popular for exterior home colors. Blues can range for very light to as deep as navy. Gray is a neutral color which, on the lighter end of the spectrum, can make a house appear larger. As with earth tones, white or cream trim works great against blue or gray siding.
Lately, the trend has gravitated towards bolder home exterior colors. Think of warm colors like barn red, terra cotta, and mocha, as well as cooler bold colors like ivy green and darker blue. While some homeowners are not comfortable with bolder colors, they can work well with certain home styles and sizes. You also want to take your neighborhood into account – if it’s full of traditional homes in whites, creams, and other fairly neutral colors, you don’t necessarily want to be the only brick red house on the block. It can also make it more difficult to sell your house if you put it on the market.

If you’re just not sure where to start with choosing a new siding color, it’s a good idea to work with an architect or reputable siding company. They have the expertise to recommend siding and trim colors that will complement your home. Or use an online interactive tool to test out different siding and trim colors, window options, and shutters. The Virtual Home Builder on our website is fun and simple to use  – choose the style of your home, then select the siding style and colors. The tool also allows you to change around the type of windows, entry door, gutters, and shutters you want. It’s a fun way to test drive different color schemes without actually committing to a color just yet.

Have fun and enjoy upgrading your home exterior!

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