Their imaginative use opens the home to the light and beauty of the outdoors, adding dimension to interior spaces and style to the exterior. Building or remodeling a home is the perfect time to explore window trends and possibilities, considering all available options before making a selection. The right window decision can be a lasting source of pride and pleasure. To help guide the window selection process, here are some tips and trends from the custom home building experts. In According to custom homebuilder David Simonini, president of David Simonini Custom Homes, 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. 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 the extra height. Also, he uses windows to create cross ventilation, and in traditional home designs, he uses windows to 'top light' a space, as a dormer. Getting Started One of the first window selection decisions homeowners need to make is what kind of material to choose.