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DESIGN IDEAS

CREATE ROOMS THAT ARE COMPLETELY YOUR OWN

It's easy to create rooms that are entirely your own. By creatively combining window styles, you can make a home that really stands apart.

For instance, you can replace a large picture window with three picture windows. Or, to bring more air into the room, set three smaller picture windows on top of three awning windows.

A different approach might be to frame a picture window with two single-hung windows. You get the idea. The right combinations make a room more dramatic, more inviting, and more comfortable.

Just because you have a certain style of window now doesn't mean you have to replace it with exactly the same style. Replace an old picture window with a bay or bow window. Trade a kitchen slider for a garden window. Add ventilation or view or drama. We custom build every window, so almost anything is possible.

So how do you go about deciding what to replace a window with? Here are five things to consider.

  • Frame Type & Color

    Milgard offers a wide selection of windows that offer traditional and contemporary looks. A good place to start is by selecting the materials that will give you the design qualities, price and performance you want. Milgard offers many designs and choices in vinyl, aluminum, fiberglass and wood-clad windows and patio doors.

  • Style & Shapes

    Each window has a specific purpose or advantage. For example, horizontal sliders are popular for their ease of use and contemporary style. Perhaps a picture window and the maximum visibility it provides is more to your liking. To create a unique look, you can even combine different window styles, shapes and sizes.

  • Glass & Grids

    The glass you choose is as important as the frame it's in. The right glass can control the sun's heat, reduce harmful UV rays that fade carpet and furniture, and even lower your energy bills. Our standard class, SunCoat™ Low-E is anything but standard in providing all these benefits. Use our optional grids to create a distinctive look.

  • Hardware Options

    All Milgard window hardware is tailor-made for our systems. All our window hardware meets, or exceeds, the strictest forced entry codes - providing safety and security for your family year-round.

  • Specialty Windows

    Looking to add a signature touch to your home? Want more natural light to brighten your surroundings?
    A skylight, garden window, dramatic bay, or bow window are all beautiful solutions.
WINDOW TYPES

Traditional in appearance. Single-hung windows slide vertically and are reminiscent of old-style sash windows. Combine them with a picture window for more impact. Available in:

Turn kitchen windows into mini-greenhouses. Garden windows extend out from wall to make the most of light from above and all sides sides. Shelf for plants and other adornments. Available in:

Bottom sash slides vertically for venting, plus tilts for easy cleaning of outside panes. Combine with a picture window for lots of fresh air and impact. Available in:

A popular style for contemporary homes. Horizontal sliders are typically used for bedrooms requiring egress. Available in:

Enjoy all the elegance of years gone by with up-to-the-minute functionality in our double-hung windows. Features multiple operable vents for easy cleaning. Available in:

A convenient style for your home. Both sashes operate for easy cleaning and maintenance. Typically found in bedrooms requiring egress. Available in:
Enjoy all the elegance of years gone by with up-to-the-minute functionality in our double-hung windows. Top and bottom sash tilt for easy cleaning.

A perfect selection for view homes. Picture windows capture maximum visibility. Combine a picture window with other windows to allow for ventilation. Available in:

Create a focal point in a living or dining room. Bay windows extend out, incorporating three separate windows jointed at 450 angles. Choose ventilating windows as flankers to let in fresh breezes. Available in:

Radius windows enhance the character of both contemporary and traditional homes. Arched windows are perfect for door transoms, too. Available in:

Bow windows are similar to bays, but often incorporate more than three windows. Windows are joined at a less dramatic angle. Choose ventilating windows as flankers to let in fresh breezes. Available in:

Add both light and height to a room. Glass skylights are much more thermal efficient and durable than plastic. Choose opening and non-opening styles. One model even closes automatically when it rains. Available in:

Graceful styling and high-tech engineering make casement windows a popular choice. Jamb hinges allow the window to completely open outward for maximum ventilation and to achieve egress. Available in:

Hinged on the top of the window, awnings tilt out to allow for ventilation, even during bad weather. An ideal accent above or below a picture window. Available in:

How can I find out more information?

You can start by requesting speak with a licensed local home improvement professional in your area to learn even more about your home improvement options. Go to our map to get started now.


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