- A-Frame
- A large window with an angled top that follows
the line of a slanted roof or ceiling.
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- Awning Window
- This type of window has a wide, horizontal sash
that opens outward to any angle; it can usually
be left open when it's raining. Unless it is awkwardly
placed or shaped, it's an easy one to decorate.
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- Bay Windows
- These are three or more windows set at an angle
to each other within a recessed area.
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- Bow
- This is a curved window that forms an arc extending
outward from the wall. This is sometimes called
a circular bay window.
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- Clerestory Window
- A shallow window set near the ceiling. Usually
they should be decorated inconspicuously. In modern
architecture, it is sometimes placed in the slope
of a beamed ceiling, in which case it should be
rarely decorated at all.
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- Corner
- Two windows that meet in a corner.
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- Dormer
- This is usually a small window projecting from
the house in an alcove-like extension of a room.
It requires a window treatment all of its own.
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- Double Hung Window
- This is the most common of all window types.
It has two sashes, one or both of which slide
up and down. Unless it is too long and narrow
or in the wrong location, this type of window
is usually one of the easiest to decorate.
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- Double Windows
- These are windows tat are side by side. If there
are more than one window they are often called
multiple windows. Most of the time they are treated
as a single, decorating element.
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- Eyebrow
- A half oval or ellipse, often installed as a
dormer.
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- French/Atrium Doors
- A pair of doors with glass panes; with French
doors, both sides open; only one door opens with
atrium style.
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- Glass Wall
- Usually a group of basic window units made to
fit together, forming a veritable "wall"
of windows. Curtains and draperies often require
special planning.
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- In-Swinging Casement
- This type of window opens into the room. If
is is not decorated properly, curtains and draperies
may tangle with the window as it is opened and
closed.
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- Gothic Arch
- An Arch whose curves meet in a point at the
top.
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- Greenhouse
- Curved vertical windows that form both the walls
and the ceiling of a sunroom.
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- Jalousie
- This window is identified by narrow, horizontal
strips of glass that open by means of a crank
to any desired angle.
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- Octagon
- A modified circle formed of eight sides of equal
length; a hexagon has six sides.
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- Out-Swinging Casement
This type of window opens outward, away from the
room. Both the in-swinging and out-swinging casements
may be operated by a crank, or simply moved by
hand. The out-swinging casements are easily decorated
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- Palladian/Arch
- An arched top window with straight panes below
the arch.
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- Picture Window
- This type of window was designed to frame an
outside view. It may consist of one large, fixed
pane of glass, in which case the window cannot
be opened. Or it may have movable sections on
one or both sides of a fixed pane.
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- Ranch or Strip Windows
- Most often these windows have a wide window
set high off the floor. Usually it has sliding
sashes and is common in most ranch type of houses.
Special consideration is required when decorating
to make this type of window attractive.
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- Skylight
- A window inserted into the roof or ceiling.
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- Slanting Window
- This is often called a "cathedral"
window. It usually covers an entire wall of the
room. Its main characteristic is that the angle
at the top of the window usually follows the line
of a slanting roof. This top slanting line often
causes decorating concern, but the problem can
be solved very effectively if you plan carefully.
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- Sliding Glass Door
- A modern version of the French door with two
or three large panes, at least one of which slides
to open.
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