When you work on any home project, you are going to have to balance a lot of things. First, you might have to balance your budget alongside what you really want for the project. Second, you’ll want to balance style with preferences. But whatever you are balancing, don’t forget about practicalities and Mountain View, CA replacement window trends. Yes, there are trends in the replacement window world, just like anywhere else. And some of the trends might be timeless while others will pass. You don’t want to get stuck with a trend that isn’t practical for you later. Use these ideas to get both without worrying about future ramifications.
Energy Efficiency Is Always Practical
If you can’t decide whether or not to add extra energy efficient options onto your replacement windows, keep in mind that energy efficiency is always going to be practical for your home. You may not be able to afford to add every energy efficient upgrade, and that’s okay. But whatever you can and do add won’t be something you regret later. Some of the upgrades cost more, but they’ll save you more on your energy bills well into the future and that’s a practical option that never goes out of style.
Color Trends Come And Go
While you might like the idea of a bright, bold color, keep in mind that colors are trends that can change on a whim. It might be best to go with something classic and timeless in the color field so you know you’ll like it years from now and that potential buyers will appreciate it as well if you ever sell your home. Black is a huge color trend right now, but it’s not a color that will go out of style. It’s a safe trend to follow that will give you practical aesthetic benefits now that won’t look wrong in a few years.
Ensure Practicality With Style
While some styles are more popular than others within certain years, as long as you stick with classic styles like casement, double hung, and others like them, you can’t go wrong. The key here is to find a style that is practical for your home. If you like casement, but the windows hang out over the walkway out front, you might not find that very practical. Functionality is key with style, not a trend.
While these are a few Mountain View, CA replacement window trends and practicalities, there are plenty of others to consider. If you want windows that will look nice and work well now, but not be out of style in a few years, talk to the professionals at The Screen Shop. We’re available for questions at (408) 295-7384 and we can set up a free consultation for you as well. We’d also be happy to show you around and let you see examples of replacement windows in our showroom. Visit us in person at 601 Hamline St San Jose, CA 95110 so we can outline different options for you.