Basic characteristics: bay vs. bow windows
From an outsider’s perspective, bay and bow windows can look a lot alike. They both are home favorites, as they let in the light and increase the amount of interior space to enjoy. Choosing the right style for you is about matching your home. While bays tend to stick out further and bear larger openings—requiring custom overhangs; bows tend to be more rounded and are made up of smaller, slimmer panels.
How they’re different
The following characteristics are part and parcel to your choice: bay vs. bow windows. These five categories will facilitate your decision and put bay windows and bow windows—and their more acute differences—into perspective. Consider:
- The Structure: Bay windows have a central window with two windows flanking it. Bows are made up of vertically arranged, rectangular windows.
- Making Space: Bow windows add dimension and more light, while bay windows are extended from the home and virtually create more space.
- Drawing Lines: Bay windows are angular and suit homes with an emphasis on sharper angles; bows are curved and add some flow to the contours.
- Fostering Symmetry: Bows can be used to accent corners, while bays do better when fixed at a central location—bows emphasize curves, bays emphasize central prominence.
- Width: Bays are made up of three windows, therefore they’re usually slimmer in width but provide a sense of protruding length, while bows are wider in length due to their multi-paneled make up.
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