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Brighten kitchens and baths with products from Simonton windows

Searching for a way to make kitchens and bathrooms more appealing? Add natural sunlight. Experts at Simonton Windows®, a leading manufacturer of vinyl windows and patio doors, recommend maximizing natural light in these two key areas of the home.

“What can be more appealing in a home than rooms bathed in sunlight?” suggests Chris Monroe, corporate director of marketing for Simonton Windows. “Regardless of the size and shape of a kitchen or bath, there’s always a way to add operable or fixed windows to enhance the flow of sunlight. Architects today are increasingly specifying more windows into the home, and at Simonton, we’re meeting the challenge by making low maintenance windows and patio doors available in a variety of styles and sizes.”

For bathroom areas with little wall space, Monroe recommends considering a Transom or Geometric window directly set over a shower stall or garden tub. Unique window shapes, such as Octagons, Trapezoids and Eyebrows, add dimension and interest to a bathroom. For those homeowners desiring natural airflow into their bathroom, a Slider or Casement window may be more appealing.

Depending on the size of the kitchen, homeowners can consider a series of Patio Doors to connect with outdoor decks, patios and balconies, or large Picture windows to capture exterior views. For kitchens with more limited wall space, Double Hung, Single Hung or Awning windows serve as a good option.

One of the more ‘romantic looks’ in a kitchen comes by adding a Bay or Bow window into the room with a window seat,” says Monroe. “This softens the room and adds a charming appeal for both guests and residents.”

Homeowners interested in making their windows serve as decorative accents in their kitchens and baths have several options available from Simonton Windows. Each product line from Simonton features its own specific color options with most including interior/exterior combinations of white/white, tan/tan and woodgrain/white. The woodgrain laminate options are available in oak and ash.

Additionally, Simonton Windows offers METALLON™ finishes in copper, brass, bronze and nickel as an upgrade option on many of their window frames. These real metal finishes cover the window’s vinyl base and transform the windows into works of art to complement plumbing, lighting and appliance fixtures in the kitchen and bath.

“We’ve seen homeowners use copper METALLON finishes on the interior of windows in a kitchen to highlight the copper pots and specialty features in the room,” says Monroe. “Equally popular is installing Simonton windows with brass or bronze METALLON finishes in bathrooms to accent faucets.”

Finally, grid styles and patterns can help windows serve as an overall accent to the home. Shadow bevel cut glass, colonial flat and sculpted (in either white, woodgrain or brass) and diamond patterns (in brass, white and tan) are available on many Simonton products.

Author Notes:

Ravyn Mack contributes and publishes news editorial to http://www.replacement-windows-n-shutters.com. Find everything you need to know about replacement windows, shutters, tinting, basement, fiberglass windows and more.