Enhance Your Home With Bay Windows: An Informative Guide from Bonded Windows

At Bonded Windows, we offer bay windows that augment the features of a home, whether it be dimensions, structure, or design. This article focuses on the benefits of incorporating a bay window into your residence. How can a bay window enhance a space? 

Visual Appeal 

Look at the visual characteristics of a bay window. Typically, a bay window comprises three separate windows: the center-fixed picture window and two double-hung or casement flankers on either side of it. 

Bay windows add shape to the exterior and interior of a house. From an exterior perspective, a bay window appears as a decorative expansion with a mold that protrudes from the rest of the house. Meanwhile, from an interior perspective, the bay window resembles a small inlet that is 

slightly secluded from a room. For both instances, the intentional molding gives depth and personality to a space. 

Installing a bay window visually widens a room by creating a panoramic view. Furthermore, it creates a sense of openness and enhances the room’s dimensions. 

Another advantage is the incorporation of natural light. Bay windows allow more natural light to reflect through them than other window types. As a result, they often create this illusion known as the “wall of light.” Natural light does wonders in brightening a space. 

Bay windows provide versatile functionality in a home, having both decorative and functional purposes. 

Types of Bay Windows 

Bay windows can fit various stylistic homes, some of those examples being colonial, gothic, or modern. Next, read about the types of bay windows. Which one best aligns with your home? 

Full/Canted Bay Windows

Full bay windows have a straightforward middle glass panel and two angled glass panels on each side of the middle panel. They are typically found on the first level of homes. Constructing full bay windows on upper levels is more difficult due to safety risks and complications with material handling. They are most commonly found in Victorian homes. 

Box Bay Windows 

Box bay windows have a straightforward middle panel and two slide glass panels that meet in the middle at 90-degree angles. They are smaller than full bay windows, generally less than four by four feet. Box bay windows can function as decorative or practical glass garden windows. They have a more complicated setup, considering they may require custom window treatments or a custom-sized opening in the wall. 

Circle Bay Windows 

Circle bay windows are large bay windows, typically 6 to 8 feet tall. They are angled to form a curve, giving them a round appearance. Due to their size, circle bay windows are the more expensive types of windows. They allow for creative touches from different molding and ornamental design elements. They are more popular in Victorian-era homes and resemble features from Gothic design. 

Oriel bay windows 

Oriel bay windows date back to the English Renaissance, with a design that enhances Gothic and Tudor-inspired homes. These windows may require additional support (more so when built on upper levels) or if you want to add design flourishes. 

What to Consider When Deciding on Bay Windows For Your Home 

Now that we discussed the types of bay windows consider these questions: 

1. Can bay windows be installed in your house? Consider the structure, layout, and functionality of your space. 

2. Which type of bay window would suit the style of your home? 

3. What additional charges for each style, and what can you afford? 

4. Bay windows jut outward from the home, which may require additional construction: construction of new openings, enlargement of windows, repairing drywall, siding, or rerouting electrical wires. Are you equipped for installation? 

Once you have reflected on these questions, contact Bonded Windows to begin your project. 

At Bonded Windows, windows are available in 30º or 45º angle configurations to meet your design standards. The center units are operational or can be split into multiple units for additional design capabilities. Other available features include furniture-grade unfinished birch veneer, which can be finished to match any interior area. 7/8″ insulated glass and foam-filled posts on all bay units are made to deliver energy efficiency. Additionally, custom sizing and 

extended jamb depth are a beautiful fit in virtually any architecture. 

Bonded Windows continues a legacy of craftsmanship, innovation, and unwavering commitment to customers’ needs with each project. Book your bay window installation with Bonded Windows today.