A Bay window can create a cozy reading nook or seating area in a room. It can also bring in a lot of natural light and make a room feel larger.
Choose a company with years of local experience. They’ll understand the area’s climate and be able to help you make an informed choice when it comes to window styles.
Box Bay
Home to TigerTown, Safari Wilderness and Circle B Bar Reserve, Lakeland has an abundance of attractions, restaurants, day trips, and other fun things to do. Its location in central Florida makes it a gateway to many of the state’s renowned attractions, yet it also offers a laidback lifestyle.
Located within about an hour’s drive of Tampa and Orlando, it’s easy to see why it attracts so many families, young professionals and retirees. Its beautiful, historic neighborhoods and districts add to its charm.
Designed with elegance and curvature in mind, Oriel bay windows offer an extended view of the city’s attractions such as Hollis Garden or Polk Museum of Art, transforming upper-floor rooms into bright and airy living spaces. Our window experts often recommend them to homeowners seeking a blend of traditional and modern window ideas.
Casement Bay
Adding beauty and style to a living room or bedroom, a bay window is perfect for those seeking unique curb appeal. They are a hallmark of timeless elegance and provide ample natural light to brighten your home while offering a panoramic view of your yard.
The budget-friendly box bay window features a flat front window flanked by two operating windows, which can be either fixed or casement windows, at different angles. This geometric design effortlessly merges traditional and contemporary window ideas to make your home stand out among others.
Bow and bay windows create a spacious appearance with their curved arcs, offer increased ventilation by extending beyond your house wall, and can be built in many combinations. The IQ Glass team can install new clad-wood oriel and bow bay windows, combining wood interiors with protective exterior cladding for energy efficiency, durability against Florida’s humid weather, and style.
Oriel Bay
Oriel bay windows are semi-circular in shape to add a unique yet charming look to homes. They rest atop corbels and are usually found in upper floor rooms of buildings. They are reminiscent of Tudor and Gothic Revival styles of architecture and can help to add character to old-fashioned properties.
These windows are also a great source of natural light and can add visual interest to any room. They can help to create a focal point, expand space, and even increase property value.
Homeowners should take into consideration their budget and aesthetic preference when choosing the type of bay window to install. The more elaborate options such as Oriel and circle bays tend to be more expensive than the box bay style. They can also require house extension so they may not be suitable for all homeowners.
Bow Bay
Bay windows and bow windows can add vibrancy to a room, making it an inviting place to sit and relax. They allow light to come in from different angles and can frame beautiful views of nature. They can also serve as a great spot to cultivate indoor plants.
The main difference between a bay window and a bow window is that a bay usually has three openings while a bow has four or more. Bow windows can have a curved appearance that complements the exterior of a home.
Both types can offer excellent ventilation. The flanking side windows can be double hung or casement windows that can open wide to capture breezes. You should clean your windows and hardware on a regular basis to keep them in good condition.
Walk-Out Bay
Many people like to make use of the extra space provided by bay windows in their homes. For instance, they can turn a bedroom bay window into a cozy reading nook with a comfy accent chair or a settee. A kitchen bay window can also serve as a breakfast nook with a small bistro table and chairs.
A classic bay window combines a picture window with operating flanking windows that are angled relative to the wall and picture window. These operating windows can be casement or double hungs.
These windows create a beautiful look that adds natural light and more floor or window sill space to your home or business. You can also choose from a wide variety of design options, including frame colors and grilles.