Windows

Find the Right Window Style for Every Room

How a window opens affects ventilation, cleaning, furniture placement and the look of your home. Here's a plain-English guide to the main styles.

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Window Styles by RemodelPro

Choosing a window style isn't just about looks. Think about how you'll use the room: Do you need a breeze over the kitchen sink? A window you can open easily above a bathtub? A big, uninterrupted view in the living room? An emergency exit in a bedroom? Each style answers those questions a little differently.

Most homes use a mix of styles, and that's fine as long as they're chosen with intention. We'll help you keep sightlines, grille patterns and proportions consistent so the outside of the house still looks cohesive, while each room gets the window that works best for it.

Use the guide below to get familiar with the options, then bring your questions to a free estimate.

What to Consider When Choosing a Style

Ventilation

Casements and awnings catch breezes well; hung and slider windows open only partway.

Ease of Use

Cranks are easier to reach over counters; sliders and hung windows are simple for most people.

Cleaning

Tilt-in sashes and wide-opening casements let you clean outside glass from indoors.

Views

Picture, bay and bow windows maximize glass and frame the outdoors.

Safety & Egress

Bedrooms need a window large enough to serve as an emergency exit under building codes.

Architecture

Some styles suit certain homes, like double-hung on Colonials or casements on Craftsman and modern homes.

Window Styles at a Glance

Here are the styles we install most often, with what each does best.

Double-Hung

Both upper and lower sashes slide up and down, and most tilt in for easy cleaning. A traditional, versatile choice for almost any room.

Single-Hung

Only the bottom sash moves while the top stays fixed. Simple and budget-friendly, with a look similar to double-hung.

Casement

Hinged on the side and cranked outward like a door, opening fully to catch breezes and sealing tightly when closed.

Awning

Hinged at the top and opening outward from the bottom, so you can leave them open during light rain. Great above sinks and in basements.

Slider

One or more sashes glide horizontally on a track. Easy to operate and well suited to wide, short openings.

Picture

A large fixed window that doesn't open, offering maximum light and an unobstructed view. Often paired with operable windows.

Bay & Bow

Multi-window units that project outward. Bays use three angled windows; bows use four or more in a gentle curve, adding space and light.

Garden

A small, box-shaped window that projects outward with glass on the top and sides, creating a sunny shelf for herbs and plants.

Specialty Shapes

Arches, circles, half-rounds, trapezoids and other custom shapes that add architectural interest, often as fixed accent windows.

Matching Styles to Rooms

There's no single rule, but some pairings work especially well.

Kitchens: casement or awning over the sink, where a crank is easier than lifting a sash
Living rooms: picture window flanked by casements or double-hungs, or a bay or bow
Bedrooms: double-hung or casement sized to meet emergency exit requirements
Bathrooms: awning or high slider for airflow and privacy, with obscure glass if needed
Basements: awning or slider windows suited to shallow openings
Stairwells and entries: specialty shapes for light and visual interest

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Scheduling

Your project coordinator orders materials, pulls any permits and confirms a start date that works for you.

Step 4

Installation

Our trained crews complete the work, protect your property, clean up every day and walk the finished job with you.

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Window Styles

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change window styles when I replace my windows?

Often, yes. Switching from double-hung to casement within the same opening is common. Changing the size of an opening or adding a bay or bow involves framing and exterior work, which we can handle as part of the project.

Which window style is most energy-efficient?

Fixed windows like picture windows seal best because they don't open. Among operable styles, casement and awning windows tend to seal very tightly because the sash presses against the frame when closed. Glass package and installation quality matter as much as style.

What's the difference between a bay window and a bow window?

A bay window typically has three windows: a large center unit with two angled side windows, creating a more angular projection. A bow window uses four or more equal-sized windows arranged in a gentle curve. Both add light and a bit of floor or seating space.

Are casement windows hard to maintain?

Not really. The crank mechanism and hinges benefit from occasional cleaning and a little lubrication. Their main advantage is that they open wide, which makes cleaning both sides of the glass easy from inside.

Do mixed window styles look odd on a house?

Not when they're planned well. Keeping frame colors, grille patterns and the tops of windows aligned helps different styles look intentional. We'll help you plan a mix that works inside and looks cohesive from the street.

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