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The Andersen in Home at Sundance Film Festival provided ideas for new ways to design with windows and doors in mind. The windows in this house opened the house to the spectacular mountain views, letting the warm winter sun and the cold breezes of summer and also the other concepts like the interior window of the kitchen and dining room is explored.

The asset of an arched window is its curved upper portion, which can be detailed with the use of drapes and curtains. The fabric is made to follow the lines of the curve, highlighting the detail and interest on the window.

Windows designed for a Lake Travis, TX, weekend house provide a clear view of Lake Travis and easily allows entrance of the cool breeze. The single-hinged and usually unscreened design eliminates viewing distraction. The window size matches the proportions of the other parts of the house.

Window enlargement in a home can add light to the interior, as well as providing a better view of the outdoors.

Homeowners have many options when making a window replacement decision. Remodelers should consider materials, style, costs, and energy efficiency.

Crissy Clarke, owner of the house wanted to block the sun and protect her furniture without hiding her views of the Beaumont, Texas. A retractable, motorized window covering that is presented helped her to solve her problem and lower temperatures inside the house and the price of the utility bills.

A description is presented of the bathroom of Elaine and Bob Jackson's Alpharetta, Georgia home, which features a window with custom-built louvered shutter that provide seclusion without losing natural light. Suggestions are presented on how to install your own shutters successfully.

Windows should be designed and positioned to offer the right amount of natural lighting in a house. They should also be constructed for maximum sola gain during winters and reduced heat transfer during summers.

A sun porch with a low ceiling was transformed into a spacious and airy sunroom by raising its ceiling and installing a large arched window. Neutral colors and fabrics are accented with darker wood pieces to create a sophisticated and relaxed atmosphere.

Designers Pandy Agnew and Linda Askins are using stock rods and finials with fabrics to create new looks for windows. These stock rods are quite handy and can easily be obtained from local hardware stores.

A Houston, TX, couple enlarged their master bath with an extra 18 to 24 inches. The added space and new bay window created a brighter and more spacious feeling. Their project can be applied to many bath remodelings.