Last updated 15 hours ago
When it comes to designing a room, the windows you choose have every bit as much impact as the wall colors and furniture patterns. In the kitchen, windows are particularly important, because they’re both fashionable and functional. The right windows will shed valuable light on your cooking tasks and keep the kitchen feeling energized. Your windows can also help you maximize a great view or increase privacy, depending on your preferences. Kitchen windows can also help keep temperatures in check while you’re cooking and offer a means of easy escape for those not-so-pleasant odors from a forgotten pan. Consider these factors as your shop for the perfect kitchen windows:
Lighting
The kitchen is a one of your home’s biggest workspaces, and as such, it needs adequate lighting. Although a great deal of your kitchen lighting will come from your overhead and task lighting, your windows add an extra layer of daylight to your space. If prefer natural lighting, opt for big windows with small frames to let in the most light. Inviting in this natural light is also great if your kitchen is a gathering space for conversation - it will make the space feel serene and inviting.
Size
Windows can open up even the smallest spaces, but you will still need to scale your window choices according to the size of your kitchen. If your kitchen is small, smaller windows and minimal frames and panes will create an illusion of extra space. Large kitchens are great for tall and wide kitchen windows, dramatic frames, and bay windows. If you’re not sure where your kitchen falls on the scale, ask your replacement window team for help.
Privacy
Privacy is always a concern with windows. Filling the room with windows invites in light, but it may also invite in your neighbors’ eyes. If privacy is concern, choose smaller windows and cover them with view-obscuring window treatments. Another alternative is to plant trees and shrubs outside your kitchen windows to add a natural privacy barrier.
You’ll never go wrong on your replacement windows with Wallside Windows at your side. Call our Michigan factory location today at (313) 908-5243 and start the estimate process.
Last updated 7 days ago
Heat that flows out of inefficient windows is like money flowing out of your pocket. Windows that are too thin or that aren’t properly sealed can cause your power bills to soar. The problem of ineffective windows is particularly common in older homes that are likely to have single-paned windows. Replacing windows with double- or triple-paned windows is one solution to windows that don’t keep your heat where it belongs, but another, budget-conscious choice is storm windows. How can these windows help you manage energy loss in your home? Here is what you need to know:
What Are Storm Windows?
Storm windows look like standard windows, but they are mounted on the outside of your window frames. Traditionally, they are used to protect the windows from breakage during bad weather, but they also offer protection against the cold during winter. They can be mounted just when they are needed, such as when a tropical storm approaches, or they can be left on indefinitely.
How Can Storm Windows Improve Energy Efficiency?
Just as storm windows can help keep the elements out of your home, they can also help keep things inside, like your valuable heat. By installing storm windows, you can reduce your heat loss up to 50 percent. If you choose storm windows that have a low-e coating, you can cut your heat loss even more.
Will Storm Windows Save Me Money?
Storm windows spell savings in two ways. First, they are often significantly less expensive than other types of replacement windows. Second, they can dramatically reduce your power bill. Your heating and cooling system burns up most of the energy you use at home, and windows are responsible for 25 percent of the energy you’re losing. Windows also cause 10 percent of the air leaks in your home. Since storm windows can reduce lost energy by 50 percent, the savings can be big.
Are storm windows the right choice for you? Let Wallside Windows help you select the best replacement windows for your needs. Call our Detroit replacement window specialists today at (313) 908-5243.
Last updated 13 days ago
When you replace your windows, the things you want are simple. You want quality windows, great customer service, and the best price you can get. With Wallside Windows, you’ll be able to check off every item on that list. But don’t take our word for it. Watch this video and get the story directly from some satisfied Walllside Windows customers.
In this video, you’ll hear from a couple who nearly got their windows replaced without checking with Wallside. Calling Wallside for an estimate saved them $4,000 on their job. They also got the fast, courteous service Wallside is known for.
Don’t think about replacing your windows without calling Wallside Windows first. We’ve been serving the people of Detroit since 1944, and we’re proud of our reputation for quality products and fair pricing. Call us today at (313) 908-5243 and ask about our selection.
Last updated 14 days ago
Your windows offer the perfect marriage of your interior and exterior space. They can be an integral part of the design of any room. They allow natural light to stream in and can become a focal point when they open up into a great view. Windows can also inject style into your room with the choices you make for your window treatments. What are your window treatment options, and how can you incorporate them into your room décor? Here is what you need to know:
Drape Drama
For formal looks, and for privacy, you can’t beat drapes. These window treatments are usually floor length, but even if they run a bit shorter, they always cover the window completely when closed. Drapes are ideal for dressing up living rooms and formal dining rooms, but they can also be a great choice for bedrooms. Because drapes can be drawn, they offer great privacy and help make the space darker so sleep comes easier. Drapes are usually sold in panels and hung on tension rods.
Curtain Casual
Curtains are more casual than drapes and are extremely versatile. Often, curtains are unlined, so they have a lighter feel. Curtains can be long and tied back with a sash, or they may be short and only cover a portion of your window. Curtains work in nearly any room outside of a formal space, thanks to the wide variety of styles. The type of rod you need for these window treatments depends on the curtains you choose.
Shaded Style
With or without other treatments, you may want shades or blinds for your windows. Shades are usually made of fabric and are moved up and down on a pulley system. They come in a variety of colors and designs. Blinds are made from wood, plastic, other, non-fabric materials. They may open up completely or may have slats that you can open and close.
Your design style and our quality windows are a win for any room in your home. Call Wallside Windows today and learn about all of our replacement window selections. We are the factory, so we can make your windows to your specifications. Dial (313) 908-5243 now.
Last updated 20 days ago
When you’re sitting by one of your home windows, could you actually be getting a sunburn? Contrary to popular belief, you cannot get a sunburn through your home windows. Window glass blocks the sun’s B rays, which are responsible for burns. However, you can still experience other effects of sun exposure through glass.
Watch this video for insight into managing the amount of sun exposure you get through your home windows. Window glass doesn’t block UVA rays. These rays won’t cause burns, but they can cause premature aging and skin cancer—another reason wearing sunscreen every day is smart. If you’re on medications that could trigger a reaction to the sun, be mindful of the rays you’re getting through your windows.
Wallside Window’s Low-E coating offers greater protection from solar energy than traditional windows. Call us at (313) 908-5243 to learn more about these products and all of our replacement window options.
