Bored of the same old window styles? Fret not! We bring to you a list of the different types of windows to suit your varying needs. Give yourself a new reason to enjoy looking out the window with these wonderful designs.

1. Casement Windows

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Enjoy a morning glory at your window

Casement windows have adorned Indian homes for a long time. Its mechanism is simple: with hinges on either side, you can open these windows outwards. As window styles as these can be opened and closed as you want, it is favourable for varying ventilation needs.

2. Awning Windows

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Perfect for small spaces and places where it rains a lot

If you want ventilation even during rains, awning windows are your go-to option. Featuring the same mechanism as the casement windows, they offer shelter from rains and direct sunlight too. However, awning window styles are best suited for small spaces.

3. Bow, Bay and Garden Window Styles

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A window that’s a dream come true for the romantic kind

Bay windows protrude slightly outwards, offering space for a lovely window seat or a simple garden. They are fixed types of windows that provide optimum sunlight. The bookworm in you has certainly dreamt of a space like this to relax with coffee and a paperback.

4. Picture Windows

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Paint yourself a beautiful picture every day

If you have a splendid outside view but want to shut the noise of the city, go for a picture window. Being a fixed window, they filter noise, giving you a cosy spot to enjoy your day.

Pro tip: Adding an awning window on top of the picture window will give you good ventilation.

5. Slider Window Styles

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Slide and glimpse at the world beyond

As the name suggests, slider types of windows move horizontally without opening outwards. This is an excellent choice for windows that face passageways and balconies.

6. Double Hung Windows

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Perfect for bathrooms, these window styles make life easier

Quite similar to the slider window styles, the double hung windows open horizontally. The two sashes that slide horizontally provide ventilation and good insulation as well.

7. Jalousie Window Styles

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Open the window to the world out there

Jalousie or louvred windows are very effective in ventilating homes. You can close the horizontal slats layered on top of one another at an angle or at a fixed angle, depending on what you need. People in warmer climates prefer these window styles. Plus, they are also easy to maintain.

8. Skylight Windows or Roof Lanterns

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Catch you under the stars

Skylight windows are perfect for stargazing and fill your home with sunlight in the day. They were extensively used in traditional Indian homes when roof tiles were famous. However, roof lanterns as types of windows can be used only in independent homes.

You can give your home a new look by experimenting with different window styles. You will certainly find one that fits your personality.

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