subject: Should You Buy Bay Windows? [print this page] Bay windows have been popular since the late nineteenth century. These days, you will find them in a variety of different houses.
Confusion
Bay windows are sometimes confused with bow windows, but they aren't the same things at all. Bay windows are made of three casement windows formed together to make a rectangle that extends outwards from the room.
Benefits
Bay windows over great views outside, which is nice if the room faces into a garden and also if your window is by your front door so you can see who is arriving at your house without even leaving your chair if you position it right! You can also have a platform or window seat in bay windows, which is an attractive feature of any room.
Probably the main reason for putting bay windows into your home is to make a comfortable window seat from which to view the outside. Imagine how relaxing it would be to sit and read a book in such surroundings!
They let a lot more light into a room and make it look bigger.
Styles
Usually, bay windows have a casement window, on either side of which are double windows. You may choose from fixed windows, vented windows or any combination of the two. They can be configured to fit any geometric shape which forms a customized bay. They can also be made in different styles and colors of wood, metal or PVC and you can get frosted or stained glass in any of the panes in your bay windows, so the choice is up to you.
The wide choice available make bay windows a great way to get light into a room, add a comfortable seating area and generally make your room look bigger.
