The design of your living room sets the aesthetic tone for your entire home. The living room is the primary meeting ground for both family and guests, and is, in effect, the heart of the home.
When it comes to designing living spaces, picking out the accessories and furniture is fairly easy, but determining the design of the room’s static pieces, such as the windows, can be more difficult. Here are a few key tips from Renewal by Andersen® of Central Pennsylvania on how to pick the right windows for your living room.
Size Matters
When you’re picking out new windows for your living room, size is crucial. The larger the windows, the better, both from an aesthetic and functional viewpoint.
Aesthetically speaking, larger windows give you a wide view of what’s outside your actual living space. Instead of looking at a plain wall with the same decor, you could be looking at your porch, patio, or garden area. Large windows like floor-to-ceiling and patio styles actually expand your living space.
In terms of functionality, larger replacement windows allow more natural light in your living room. Daylighting is essential because not only is it a source of vitamin D, it also saves you money in electricity because you won’t need as much artificial lighting.
Windows and Maintenance Level
The living room is a high-traffic area, so you’ll want low-maintenance windows. Accumulated dust on furniture will eventually find its way onto your windows—not to mention the debris that usually falls on the windows themselves. Fortunately, we offer a wide range of window styles that are both visually appealing and low maintenance. Sliding windows are a good example, as there’s nothing obstructing the actual glass pane, making it painless to clean both sides.
Energy Matters
With the steady increase in electricity costs, energy efficiency is more important now than ever. Having energy efficient windows is crucial to maintaining a comfortable interior temperature without too much reliance on your HVAC system.
We always recommends energy-efficient windows to our customers. Among the most popular are casement, sliding, and bay windows. They boast high energy efficiency and airtight seals when closed, preventing air from leaking in and out of your rooms.
Let Renewal by Andersen of Central Pennsylvania help you pick out the ideal living room windows in Lancaster, PA. Call us today at (717) 591-4900 for more information on our windows and services.
