Day: September 1, 2023

When it comes to replacing the windows in your home there are lots of important decisions that you need to make.

None are more important than picking the perfect window design that shows off your sense of personality and your property in the best possible light.

Until they start to renovate their home, many people don’t realise just how many different window styles there are available on the market and choosing between them can be a tough task.

Some windows look fantastic, but simply aren’t suited to the room you are designing, whilst others might look a bit plain in the showroom but will perfectly suit the aesthetic of the rest of your property.

At Advanced, we are one of the leading providers of windows, doors, and conservatories Scotland, and have a huge selection of different window designs in our range.

Here are 5 of the most popular window styles you might decide to go for.

Casement windows

Incredibly popular, and for good reason. Casement windows are easy to operate and usually open outwards, either from the left or right side of the frame. They are practical, stylish, and offer some of the most impressive energy efficiency ratings of any window that is currently available. They also send sunlight flooding into the property and let in a lovely breeze when opened fully.

Casement windows work in pretty much any location but are particularly popular in kitchens and bathrooms.

Tilt and turn windows

Often confused with casement windows, tilt and turn windows are indeed simply a variation on the classic casement design, but they are a great variation.

Fitted with a clever little hinge design, tilt and turn windows can be opened BOTH from the side, and from the top or bottom of the frame, giving you a lot more control over exactly how much air you wish to let inside. If you ‘turn’ the window fully from the side of the frame, the opening will be large and can be used as a fire escape if you live near the ground.

French Windows

French windows are incredibly sleek and stylish and add more than a touch of elegance to any property. With two separate openings on each side of the frame, you can open your French windows as one, or individually, depending on its use and the amount of ventilation you require.

Transom Windows

Transom windows are very different to the other windows on this list. They are normally installed either above a door or above another window as either a design feature or to allow light inside a home protected by a solid door. Sometimes they can be opened, often they can’t but either way Transom windows are a great asset to have.

Double Hung Windows

Double hung windows have two windows panes that can be moved up and down and are often the window of choice in a bedroom or kitchen. These windows are particularly effective if they will be in regular use and smooth operation is a priority.