For the most part, you are primarily concerned with how your home looks and feels on the inside. However, sometimes you also want it to look great from the outside too. Our goal this year is to work on our exterior, fingers crossed!

While you can fiddle about with the cladding and paintwork forever, nothing quite compares to fitting stylish new windows. They can instantly lift a drab exterior and give your property a new lease on life, the best part? Today, you have more choice over window design than ever before. Woo hoo! Here are a few of my favorites, that I have been eyeing.

Aluminum Windows

Aluminum windows first made an appearance back in the 1970s. Modern, wealthy homeowners installed double-glazed versions because it was the first time they could get their hands on the technology. UPVC only came in later. However, the new retro wave sweeping the design industry means that aluminum is back - and better than ever.

However, the new retro wave sweeping the design industry means that aluminum is back - and better than ever.

The beautiful thing about the material is that it allows you to take risks with your windows. Aluminum is a modern metal, meaning that nobody associates it with any particular style of home. Instead, it is putty in your hands, allowing you to morph it into practically any shape you like.

Tempered Glass

Tempered glass has come down in price considerably over the last few years. Competition and better technology mean that it is now available to homeowners, allowing them to deck out their properties with the most impressive glass surrounds.

Tempered glass replacement windows are ideal because they allow you to maximize the light coming into your home. Each panel can literally stand the length of a building, maximizing the natural daylight that you get in your rooms.

Some property owners take things to the extreme, knocking out entire walls and replacing them with alternating steel supports and tempered glass. This design creates the ultimate indoor-outdoor space, making you feel as though your home and garden blend together.

Blacksmith Windows

However, if you’re the type of person who likes traditional windows, then the options we’ve discussed so far are probably not for you.

That doesn’t mean, however, that you have to put up with your existing setup. Blacksmith windows, for instance, provide your home with a beautiful style, without falling prey to the modern aesthetic. Yes, they’re often large, but they create a pleasing ambiance, providing a simple window dressing to complement busy designs. What’s more, they offer added protection against burglars, thanks to their unique, reinforced design.

In a way, these windows look slightly Georgian. So, in general, they work well on any property with a traditional style. The way the interlaced frame breaks up the glass gives your property an old-fashioned, homely feel.

Sliding Windows And Doors

For the most part, sliding windows are similar to tempered glass options, with the crucial difference that they move.

Sliders are for people who want to connect their outdoor and indoor spaces. Typically, you find these windows between, say a living room and a terrace or patio. But they are also good, even if you just have a small balcony.

You can personalize practically every aspect of these doors to fit your home. Most companies will talk with you about things like the tint on the glass and dimensions of the area you want to fill. You’ll also choose other options, like triple-glazing and UV protection (to stop the sun from damaging your body or furniture).

Bar Windows

Breaking up windows into sections was something medieval people did out of necessity. Most would have preferred to make large sheets of glass for maximum light. But, instead, they had to stitch them together, using lead.

Interestingly, though, the aesthetic stuck, and many people came to prefer it.

Today, you can find all kinds of homes with Georgian-imitation windows, breaking up glass into rectangular chunks. But, interestingly, there’s no fundamental reason they must take this shape. Modern technology permits a massive variety.

In 2020, therefore, you can get bar windows in several styles and patterns. Options include:

Crossbars
Diagonal bars
Engraved bars
Straight bars
Freestyle bars

The more complex the design, the more you pay - but these are all still options.

Triple Glazed Windows

Triple glazing is an exciting development in window technology that promises to save energy and slash your bills.

Usually, triple-glazed windows come with foam, insulated with vinyl. The additional vacuum layer prevents heat from escaping as quickly as it does with double-glazing, making it ideal for people who want to protect the environment or live in cold climates.

Many triple-glazing options use maximalist designs, meaning that they are bold and bright.

What style do you gravitate towards?

Cheers!

Janelle