When Southern Californians think about upgrading their homes to give them some added character, they don’t customarily think about replacing their windows or doors—but they should! Replacement windows and doors offer homes a major aesthetic boost! Of course, we all know of their exceptional energy efficiency benefits, but if you’re looking to give your home a more custom touch, they can do the job as well! This blog will go over how to give your home character with replacement windows and doors.
Replace Your Old Sliding Patio Doors with French Doors
Living in Southern California, you may have noticed how the majority of homes have sliding patio doors in their homes. Many of them are single pane sliders with aluminum frames that no longer provide any visual appeal. To give your home an immediate tasteful touch, you may want to consider replacing your old sliding patio doors with a set of elegant French doors instead. French doors are known to be an upgrade over sliders, so they make for an excellent investment. At WindowFits, our French doors are custom made to be virtually any size. This means that no matter what size slider doors you have in your home, we can create a perfect set of French doors that will fit in your opening. There will be no need to damage your interior or exterior walls.
While French doors tend to be a tad bit more expensive than sliding doors, they’re still a worthwhile investment for many different reasons. Rationale as to why include:
- They’re a desirable upgrade for home buyers
- They’ll increase the value of your home
- They provide superior ventilation
- They’re stylish and elegant
- They provide a wide entrance/exit space, allowing for more foot traffic
- They offer great outdoor views
- They let in vast amounts of natural light
Choose Colored Window Frames
White window frames are so common that many people don’t even realize that different color window frames are actually available. With over 90% of Southern California homes having white as the color of their frames, they’re not much of an attention grabber. While one cannot deny that white is a classic color, it’s so overused that it no longer provides people with a “wow” factor. The window frames we offer at WindowFits are available in several different colors, including:
- Architectural Black
- Architectural Bronze
- Architectural Silver
- Classic Gray
- Expresso
- Taupe
- Red Pepper
- Rose Wood
- Desert Tan
- Sandstone
- Divine Wine
- Forest Green
Since the majority of houses in your neighborhood most likely have white window frames, going with a different color will make your home stand out above the rest and have a custom touch to it. Black frames are becoming one of the most popular window frame colors at the moment. Whether you’re into what’s trending or you want something totally unique to your style, selecting a custom window frame color is an excellent way to give your home some character!
Add Grids to Your Glass
Grids are another extraordinary way of giving your home a nice aesthetic boost! Window grids are a must-have feature for homes with a more classic style, such as cottage-style homes, Victorians, and Craftsman bungalows. The history of these grids goes back to when large windows were made of smaller panes of glass put together. What was once done as a necessity is now a major design feature for homes today. At WindowFits, we offer you the choice of three elegant grid patterns:
- Colonial Grids
- Perimeter Grids
- Queen Anne Grids
These grid patterns are effective at adding instant vintage charm to your home. They capture attention with their distinctive look and add character to bleak views!
Increasing the curb appeal of your home doesn’t always require a major home remodel! Simply replacing your window/doors and giving them a personal touch can make all the difference! We hope this blog helped you see how to give your home character with replacement windows and doors. If you’re ready to boost the look of your home, give us a call at 1-951-677-2593 or click here to get started!