Bay windows have a central window and two on either side, like a hexagon, cut almost half. Well, similarly, bow windows have a look like the bow of a ship. They tend to have more “faces” than bay windows. Maybe you’re working with five or six different “faces,” but those are more skinny than the bay window. Regardless, either style can impart a feeling of largeness to a small room. Here are some reasons why that is:
• Increased Storage Capacity
• Expanded Light In A Given Room
• More For The Eye To Ultimately Take In
• Angled Exterior Views Impart A Greater Feeling Of Space
• Increased Storage Capacity
Bay and bow windows provide an additional “ledge” or “lip” that can be used for storage. Also, it could act as a window seat, depending on the sort of windows you install. Imagine leaning out the bow windows of a ship on the high seas. Now imagine such features come to define your living room. There’s more storage and more overall utility with bay and bow windows.
Expanded Light In A Given Room
Unlike “flat” windows, because bay and bow windows are “bowed out,” they allow more light to enter a space than smaller windows. That increased light leads to an increased perception of overall space.
More For The Eye To Ultimately Take In
With bow and bay windows, the eye has more to explore. Not only is there a slight increase in actual space, but angled perspectives let you see more outside a given room.
Angled Exterior Views Impart A Greater Feeling Of Space
When you can see more beyond a room, the associated internal space feels a lot larger. There’s more to think about. When you enter the room with the augmented windows, your mind immediately associates that space with a more significant amount of stimuli.
Getting More Out Of A Room Without Totally Redesigning It
Bay and bow windows expand storage space in a room; they can make it so more light comes in, the eye has more to explore–which also broadens the sense of space–and different perspectives in terms of views also add to this effect. Semper Fi Exteriors can help you determine what sort of bay or bow windows might best fit your home; for consultation, feel free to get in contact with us.
