Floor toCeiling Picture Window

Depending on your age and stage in life, you might associate spring with "fever", "break" or "cleaning". But the one constant is that it signifies the end of winter, and that alone is reason to celebrate with some custom designed picture windows. With a versatility that makes them a popular choice for many types of homes, picture windows are large fixed windows featuring a wide expanse of glass. Their name derives from the clear view they provide, essentially acting as a picture frame for outdoor scenery.

While picture windows are perfect for any time of year, they offer a number of features that make them an ideal fit for the spring season, regardless of how you decide to spend your time.

Turning on the Light
As the days get longer, so does our access to daylight, so why not make the most of it? Instead of relying on lamps and overhead aids for reading, curl up with a good book and great window seat framed by generous bay picture windows. Essentially it's three windows, with one pane parallel to the wall and two on the sides of the front pane angled inward toward the room. Let yourself be bathed in natural light with these unique windows and read your favorite story far into the evening with nary a bulb in sight.

Keeping them in Sight
Winter can be hard on the kids by keeping them cooped up inside, and even harder on the parents who rule the coop. So it's a relief to everyone when the snow melts and the young ones burn off their energy outdoors for a change. The drawback is that they're harder to supervise now, so let picture windows ride to your rescue. By placing smaller picture windows above the sink or kitchen counter, your kids can play and you can work while never losing sight of them, no matter how hard you try.

Decorating Drama
There's nothing like the end of a long winter to bring us out of our shells, ready to re-connect. And there's nothing like dramatic picture windows to make a big splash as you re-enter the social pool. Whether you're welcoming back some long lost friends and associates with a fancy dinner party or hosting a casual get together, towering floor to ceiling picture windows are the perfect backdrop for a memorable evening. Their sheer size and stature offer an answer to the inevitable "what's new" queries, and the placement of these picture windows will treat your guests to a captivating view that never gets old.

Looking Up and Winding Down
Entertaining is fun, but a few hours of small talk is enough to make anyone long for some "me" time. When you're ready to make it all about you, some hot tea and a warm bath are the ultimate indulgence. Feel the tension melt away as you slip beneath the welcoming water, rest your head on a bath pillow and feast your eyes on the enchanting... ceiling? If something sounds very wrong about that, it's time to invest in corner picture windows that really do let you have it all. Strategically positioned, these windows will protect your privacy while treating you to a soothing view of a moonlit sky or, thanks to the extra daylight that spring can offer, perhaps a shimmering sunset.

Have you ever intended to make a life change, and promptly realized there is no space in your house that would facilitate your intentions?

If it's a suitable space you're looking for, picture windows can aid your quest to achieve a variety of New Year's resolutions by setting the right kind of scene.

A big part of the appeal of picture windows is their versatility, and the inspiration they can provide to the residents of the home. Properly designed and placed, they can create any number of moods and settings that might be missing from your well-meaning home.

Here are some tips on how to incorporate them in your home and boost your prospects for success in the process. We'll use four of the more common resolutions to show you how it's done.