Having garden windows in your home is one way to have the best lighting and breeze catching things you can add to enhance the inside your home. They are sometimes referred to as “greenhouse windows” due to their function, design and look. They can be a great addition anywhere in your home where you would like more sun, air and additional beauty, but they are especially popular in the kitchen. They’re an often overlooked window style, but because they can add so much to a home, if you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary, then you may want to consider a garden window.
Garden Windows: What They Are
Does the term ‘garden window’ make you think of a spot to view your flowers? Perhaps, but the ones we’re talking about are those that allow you to bring your garden inside. A garden window has one or more shelves the window to place plants. It extends out from the side of your home and has glass on all three sides as well as the top.
Various styles in garden windows are available – some have crank-out casement windows on each side, others have sliding sections that allow air flow. Some have multiple glass shelves while others have just one flat base surface.
These windows give you lots of decor possibilities since they provide additional display space. And for kitchens, they’re a great spot for those cooks who like to grow fresh herbs indoors all year round. And because the window actually protrudes from the exterior wall of your home, it catches more sun and air than a flat window.
The Installation of Garden Windows
Garden windows are not just a simple install that you go through; they are often considered a new construction since modifications usually need to be made to the rough window opening. It is strongly recommended that a professional window contractor comes in to install this type of window in your home. This is because there are numerous things that need to be done to ensure that it is installed correctly. Not only that, but depending on the existing window in the home, some changes may need to be made to the structure around the window opening.
The Garden Window Design Process
You will be walked through the design process. Some homeowners like to have the garden windows operate as part of the kitchen, much like an additional countertop. This helps to expand the space in the kitchen and provides more usability of the kitchen space. Some other ideas for garden windows are in bathrooms (the higher humidity level can mean flourishing plants) and dining areas.
Choosing your window and the room to put it in are just a few of the design steps. It is also important that you place the window in the right place, so that you’re able to see out of it. If you have shrubs, trees or other exterior obstacles in the way, then this could be a problem. Also keep in mind that the window will stick out from the side of the house, so you won’t want to place it where a sidewalk or other traffic area may mean someone could bump into it.
Choosing to work with a Minneapolis replacement window company like ours, here at Window Outfitters, provides you with a reputable, professional team to install your garden window. Enjoy all the benefits that come with these beautiful windows and what they have to provide you with. Check out some of our garden window ideas on our Pinterest page! If it’s time to add some unique style to your home with new windows, give us a call today for a free consultation – 952-746-6661.
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