Windows and doors are the only products that affect the appearance of both the inside and outside of a home. Their imaginative use opens the home to the light and beauty of the outdoors, adding dimension to interior spaces and style to the exterior. If you're building or remodeling a home, this is the perfect time to explore window trends and possibilities, considering all available options before making a selection. The right decision can create a lasting source of pride and pleasure. In According to custom homebuilder David Simonini, today's homeowners are clamoring to add more light to their homes.
People today are very light-sensitive.
Illinois-based architect Stuart Cohen agrees that today's homeowners want windows, and lots of them, to take advantage of the positive psychological effects of natural light and the way windows can add to the quality of a home's design. Windows should be used in a way which relates to the space in a room and its views. Used properly, the visual quality of a space changes throughout the day, and windows capture the ongoing metamorphosis. Cohen says today's higher ceilings allow architects and builders greater freedom to use windows of various shapes and configurations to complement this extra height. Getting Started One of the first window selection decisions homeowners need to make is what kind of material to choose.