While windows are frequently installed for the sake of architectural adornment, they are also utilized to take advantage of outdoor views, natural lighting and passive solar heat. One of the many questions that homeowners have when searching for replacement windows is whether they should stick with one window type or not. A respected doors installation company in the area, Renewal by Andersen® of Kansas City, offers a quick answer.
Mixing Window Styles Is Fine
When choosing windows for the front of their home, most homeowners choose symmetry and tradition. They either want to maintain their home’s architectural style or follow the HOA’s design restrictions. That said, the front window style does not have to be duplicated on all sides. You can mix and match window styles as long as they look good together.
Here are some tips when mixing window styles:
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Create a unique combination. Use two windows on the same wall, but instead of spacing them apart, join them to form one enormous and distinctive window. A picture window with a casement or double-hung window on each side, and a double casement with an arched transom are two classic examples.
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Use the same trim color or grille pattern. Using a huge picture window and a bay window together? This design choice appears to be a jumble, but it can work with a few adjustments. If the trim color or grille pattern of the windows in a room match, they will look cohesive.
When Not to Use Mismatched Windows
Although the answer to the question “should you combine window styles?” is generally yes, there is one instance where sticking to the same materials is preferable. If you’re replacing windows to make your house more energy efficient, try to stick to the same type of glass.
Energy-efficient glass can help you save money while also regulating the temperature in your home, but it only works if the heat has nowhere to escape. This means that leaving a single-paned window in the house can reduce the efficiency of the double-glazed windows. However, because this form of glass may be used in a variety of windows, you can still pick a style that best meets your needs.
Renewal by Andersen of Kansas City is proud to be one of the leading replacement window companies in the area. To speak to one of our window experts, please feel welcome to give us a call at (913) 956-0887. You may also fill out our contact form to schedule a consultation. We serve homeowners in and around Olathe, MO.
