As some say, eyes are a window into the soul. Similarly, windows are the eyes of the home. There are myriad styles of windows - some architecturally structured while others are just details within the windows themselves. Read more to learn about some of our most common types and styles that our build on your lot homeowners select for their custom homes.
Architectural Designs including Windows:
Clerestory
A portion of a roof that extends vertically above adjacent rooftops that has windows which allow daylight to the interior space below, typically a family room.
Dormer Options
A dormer is a roofed structure containing one or more windows. There are a few different types of dormers: gabled is the most popular in farmhouse styles, as below. A shed dormer generally has a few more windows, we add two or three 2' windows to most shed dormers. An eyebrow dormer can have a rounded or a triangular shape as well, depending on the desired architectural style.
Gabled Dormers:
Shed Dormers:
Eyebrow Dormers:
Cupola
A small enclosed structure with windows or openings that sits above the adjacent roofline. Used as a lookout, lantern tower, or adjoined to a balcony or widow's walk as seen below, a cupola adds vertical architectural interest and function to a home.
Bay or Boxed Windows
A window, or set of windows, that is projected outward from an exterior wall is referred to as either a boxed or bay window. While the bay window is typically one window unit that has individual windows connected (or mulled) together, you can also separate the windows to save on cost.
Bay Window:
Boxed Window:
Window Styles and Designs:
Below are frequent style designs for custom homes. Whether it is adjoining two or more windows together, adding light or interest with various shapes, the windows can be as reflective of taste and design as the homeowner chooses!Mulled Fixed Windows (non-operable):
Mulled Single-hung windows (operable):
Butted Glass Panels (with custom transoms above):
Transom Windows in Shower:
Rounded Transom Windows:
Non-mulled windows cased as one unit:
Window Grid Pattern Options:
Prairie Grid Design Windows in Almond Vinyl:
Prairie Grid Design Windows in White Vinyl:
Prairie Grid Design Windows in Dark Bronze Vinyl:
Divided Lite Traditional Grid Windows in White with Cedar Accents:
Divided Lite Traditional Grid Windows in White with Trim Accents:
Custom Designed banks of Open-pane windows:
Open pane (no-grid) Windows above a Sliding Door Unit:
Craftsman Grid Windows in White Vinyl:
Craftsman Grid Marvin Signature Windows in Black Fiberglass:
Arched Windows in Almond Vinyl 4 over 4 grid pattern:
Arched Windows in Almond Vinyl Divided Lite grid pattern:
