When remodeling your kitchen, most Arlington Height homeowners do not consider how windows will fit into the design. Kitchen windows are vital to the light in your home and architectural aesthetic.
You can get creative with how you incorporate windows into your kitchen design. Opal Enterprises knows how important a window replacement project is and how it changes the entire home. Our consultants can help you decide what kitchen windows are best for you.
What Do You Want in Your Kitchen Windows?
The first thing you need to consider when remodeling your kitchen or replacing the windows in Arlington heights home is what you want in your kitchen. Some families spend a substantial amount of time in the kitchen while others do not. Consider how much time you spend and the look you are aiming for. The best kitchen windows for your home will depend on the feel you wish to achieve.
When choosing a kitchen window, you should consider ease of use, aesthetics, light, and ventilation. Depending on where the kitchen window is located, you will need to find an easy way to open and close the window. You also want to consider air circulation and how much light will enter the home.
Benefits of Kitchen Windows
Kitchen windows have many benefits that will affect the rest of your home. When cooking, you will want to ventilate some of the smoke or steam out of the house so that the fire alarm does not go off without reason. You want to open your kitchen window to let out some air. While that is a practical reason, you can also let air in during the fall when the temperature is near perfect.
During the summer, you might have children or pets that want to enjoy the outdoors, and while you want to be outside, you have tasks to accomplish indoors. A big kitchen window will allow you to keep an eye on the kids while finishing up lunch. You can also enjoy the natural views from your kitchen.
Styles of Kitchen Windows
Once you know the benefits and what you want out of your windows, it is time to find the style that works for your home. While there are many different window options, some are more popular in kitchens than others.
- Double hung: For every area of the home, double-hung windows are the best choice. They have the versatility to open from the top or bottom, and you can open them as far as you like.
- Sliders: If you have a kitchen window that sits over your sink, a slider is perfect. It saves space and is easy to open. They are also great for air circulation; you can open them a little or all the way.
- Casement: Casement windows open outwards using a crank, giving you excellent airflow and light.
Opal Enterprises Has the Kitchen Windows for You
There are many other window styles to incorporate into your kitchen, like garden, picture, and bay. If you know you want a kitchen window replacement but do not know the option that works for you, contact us today or speak to an Opal associate at our Des Plaines showroom.
