French Windows For Fresh Or Faded Walls: Faddish, Faceted, Fabulous!
If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then French windows are focal wonders that filter wandering, longing glances directed to its host house’s soul. Not since the French Revolution have the French caused such a resounding impact to world history; not since Napoleon have the French produced such a mighty conqueror, threatening to take over the entire construction business by virtue of sheer luck (lock in this case); and not since Brigitte Bardot have they exposed such beauty for everyone to see.
Choose French Windows For A Graceful Home Makeover
French Style Windows
Simply installing new door frames or window frames might enhance your home décor, or even raise the value of the house, especially if it’s on the property market. As with all things French, the windows are guaranteed to add grace and elegance to any house so fitted, certainement!
French Windows Functionality
Forgive the title, but not all things French are faddish. Most have endured through the ages and are still fully functional, such as corkscrews and chiffoniers. Among the reasons why French-style doors and windows remain popular to this day is because they can be used as both door and window. Its unique style of curved and graceful lines can make any other type of window look like a hole in the wall compared to it.
French windows are usually used in open spaces, such as balconies and garden doors. Its size (floor to ceiling usually) enables it to allow more light in the house. It will keep your home well-ventilated, and its numerous glass panes can make a home look brighter and more airy. In a small room, a French window can spell the difference between crampedness and openness.
Things to consider when fitting French windows for your home:
• Choose the color of the frame carefully, making sure that it suits the color of the original construction, in order to minimize repainting costs. Match its color with the hues both outside and in the interior of the room.
• It is often better to go for the floor-to-ceiling size, especially when you have a spacious home. This will create the illusion of more space in the room. If working in a smaller space, choose a smaller window, with broader panes and less glass. This gives the glamor of the bigger style without consuming precious space.
• In the past, only wood panels were available for this style. Now you can choose from aluminum, UPVC, or steel panels with glass or fiberglass. Different materials will have varying thermal resistance, durability, and of course, initial costs and maintenance. Consider your budget and the weather conditions in your area in choosing which material to fit.
In closing, we’d like to leave you with a little humorous trivia. The French do not call these windows “French windows” – they’re called porte-fenêtre, literally “door-window”.
