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transparent vestibule, double hung windows
photos: Robert Benson
Casement windows with blue frames
Courtesy: Pozzi
Pella Windows
Courtesy: Pella
Anderson clerestory
courtesy of Anderson
Caradco casement windows
Courtesy of Caradco
Milgard fixed glass windows
Courtesy of Milgard
bay window, dining room
Courtesy of Weather Shield

This transparent vestibule made of wide double-hung windows straddles the line between interior and exterior spaces.

The blue frames of these casement units from Pozzi offer a strong color contrast to the exterior walls of this home.

A vertical cluster of corner windows from Pella updates the cottage feel of this home.

Light captured through this Andersen clerestory washes the ceiling and is in turn reflected deep into the middle of the room.

Clean-lined Caradco casements suit this contemporary interior and provide good ventilation while framing a midrange view.

A horizontal sequence of fixed glass from Milgard takes full advantage of this beachfront site.

This 30-degree bay from Weather Shield defines a modest buffet area while brightening the room.

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Purchasing and installing new windows isn't a casual proposition. Whether you're changing and relocating windows as a part of a major remodel or choosing new units for an addition, you're going to spend significant money. But there's no better way to make a dramatic change in rooms that are dark or hot or give you that closed-in feeling. And the effect on the exterior of your home will be just as pronounced.

You'll find a dizzying range of styles and materials to choose from, including wood-framed double-hungs, vinyl sliders and clad casements that can be installed in virtually limitless sizes and combinations. Here, we'll give you guidelines on choosing windows that deliver the improvements you want and feature window styles that enhance your home, rather than clash with it.

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