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Traditional sash windows
A row of wood-trimmed sash windows forms the perfect frame for an incredible view.
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Leaded trio
This style lends a subtle English influence to a dining room, evoking grandeur without being ostentatious.
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French doors
Floor-to-ceiling French doors open an entire wall to a small deck. Light-reflecting flat white paint covers old paneling, allowing for more natural light to flow into the room.
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Skylight
A skylight allows for unobstructed natural light in a uniquely structured room.
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Casement window
This popular style of window works in any room and can be fashioned with a crank, lever or handle opener.
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Slanted window wall
Slanted window walls of tempered glass combine with a new oak floor and a crisp red, white and blue palette to create a warm and contemporary interior. The designer chose a primary color palette to reinforce the classic modernity of the window design while giving the room added visual appeal.
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Clerestory windows
This style is perfect for high-ceilinged rooms. It allows for maximum use of wall space, which can be outfitted with built-in cabinets and shelves, without sacrificing natural light.
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Porthole
Not just a maritime detail, a porthole window can add a chic, modern touch to any room.
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Hopper (bottom-hinged) windows
A bottom-hinged window helps you save usable space while adding a light-filled freshness to a kitchen.
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Awning skylights
Large skylights that double as windows and that can be opened fill the area with natural light, making it perfect for detail work. Sconces just above the work surface provide even more illumination.
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Arched casement
This arched casement style adds a classic look to a living room. Frames come in wood, clad wood (encased in aluminum or vinyl), aluminum, vinyl, steel or fiberglass. Generally, aluminum windows are the least expensive; wood and clad wood are the most costly.
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Picture window
Rather than a series of smaller windows, this style allows for grander outside views and lets more natural light enter a room.
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