Bay windows protrude as a group of three angled window panels from the exterior of a house. In comparison, rather than angular, bow windows project from a wall in a curved shape. A wide fixed window in the middle with smaller flanking windows on either side is used in the traditional bay window design.
Bay windows perfectly fit in exterior wall spaces 40 inches wide or larger. They extend further from the house to provide additional space on the interior of the home, possibly allowing a window seat or reading nook for extra seating.
Bay windows are popular with Washington DC homeowners because they can absorb a large amount of natural light from various directions. Bay windows can be built with operable casement windows, enabling better ventilation.
- Three angled window panes
- Stick out from exterior walls
- Can be installed as fixed, operable or a combination
- Best suited in exterior wall spaces 40 inches wide or larger
- Allow in a large amount of natural light
- Perfect for breakfast nooks — makes the space feel bigger
- Frequently used in living rooms, dining rooms or master bedroom as a window seat area