Our Renovation - Accent Window Dilemma

The architectural detail of windows.

 

I love the architectural character added by the detailed design of the accent windows on this home.

I believe that windows can make our break any great home design plan.

 

Love the 3 windows in the peak.

 

Windows are the added character of the home's exterior.

They also add natural visual balance and warmth to a home both inside and out.

Windows are the main source for an abundance of natural light.

Every one of my ideas of the picture perfect dream cottage has an abundance of great windows.

 

The round windows in the peak.

 

I love the nod to a port hole with a round window in a peak.

 

Simple Single Square window in the peak.

 





That being said....

 

We have a window design dilemma!

 

 

 

Okay, so please try to work with me here.

Forget that the bushes are absolutely out of control and that that horrendous porch has got to go!

In due time my friends....in due time.

 

Please concentrate on the windows:)

 

Originally I shared that the reclaimed obsessed restoration admirer inside me

 wanted to save the architectural windows on the front of our home.

Well...um...now I think they look like crap!

(Please excuse me, there really was no easy way of saying that.)

 

So, now I have to decide the best way to handle this dilemma.

I need your help!

 

Here is what I am thinking...

 

1.)  The Gable on the Left could be without a window.

We are thinking of using an accent siding on that gable.

We are also planning some extra details on the trim to add character, more on that later.

 

2.)  The gable on the right could be a single small square window.

The problem with this option is that the peak is slightly off center from the

 windows below and things like that drive Travis absolutely insane.

It really doesn't bother me.  You???

 

3.)  Use another window layout with small squares on the right gable.

 

Oh yeah...& that budget issue.

We have pretty much used up our window allowance.

So, whatever option we go with has to be affordable.

The accent windows do not necessarily need to open.

They are in the attic.

 

What are your thoughts???

 

Please share I really could use some good old

 fashioned blogger to blogger DIY advice!

 

 

 

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Our Renovation ~New Windows

 

We have been busy at work on our renovation the last two weeks.

Starting with prepping for the new windows to go in.

Removing the remaining old siding on the house.

Wrapping the entire house in house wrap before the siding goes on.

(You can also see part of the new roof in this photo.)

And...

 

 

And last, but certainly not least, installing new windows.

 

Yesterday Travis installed our new windows!

We chose to go with the Thermastar Vinyl Windows from Pella.

As you know, Travis is a contractor.

He works with all different brands of windows and different quality levels and price ranges.

From a contractor's point of view, the Thermastar from Pella

were a good quality & affordable option for us.

 

 

 

As you can see, we have a few remaining older windows still.

The house has an upper level.

The upstairs is somewhat strange & the ceiling heights are very low.

We chose not finish the upstairs for now.

So, the remaining older windows....well...I suppose you could say are still up for debate.

We plan to change out the older windows on the side of the house eventually.

But, trying to stretch our budget as far as we can we are leaving them for now.

 

 

 

 

French doors that will entually lead to our deck & patio area.

I have always wanted to have french doors in my kitchen.

I'm so excited!!!

 

 

These windows are actually my favorite windows from the inside.

They are part of the kitchen.

They also have some of the best views in the house.

They sit up just high enough that, through our neighbor's trees

you can catch glimpses of the Mississippi River.

 



 

It's very exciting to finally begin to see some major progress around here!

We may actually get to move in one day!

Ok, maybe I'm getting just a bit ahead of myself...

So, maybe there is still a LOT of work to do, but we are gaining on it.

 

 

Thanks for being patient with my blog posting that as been sparadic at best lately!

I'll try my best to keep updating you!

 

Interested in seeing how far we have come on click here. 

 

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