It can be hard to imagine how windows are going to change the look of your home, even for the most seasoned design pros. Fortunately, Laurie's design consultant used our new Augmented Reality tool, and Laurie was able to see exactly what her doors and windows would look like in her home, in real time.
The AR tool, she says, is going to be a disruptor in the home improvement space. "Homeowners gain so much confidence by seeing renderings of their projects. Making changes can be tough to picture...[so] when you can actually see how new windows will look in your home, with your own décor - it's inspiring! A true look at whether a picture window or two casements works better with the view of your back yard, or how tweaking a grille pattern can totally change your curb appeal…That's huge when it comes to making—and loving—your design choices."
Look who stopped by! When Laurie March dropped by our factory in Cottage Grove, MN, we were able to use the app to load her doors and "install" them in one of our offices--and then she and the engineers had some fun "practicing" how to use them ! Laurie wanted to take advantage of her beautiful courtyard views and that wonderful southern California breeze, so her project included both casement windows and a patio door that doubles as a window wall. She went with a equal lite grille pattern for both.The unfinished wood interior will allow her to paint them her favorite color; the black exterior makes a design statement.
With expansive, uninterrupted glass area and top-to-bottom ventilation when cranked open, casement windows are beautiful, as well as energy efficient. In addition, being able to customize their grille patterns means they can mimic double-hung windows elsewhere in the home, and are also a good choice for restoration or renovation where consistency and architectural match are important.
Visit our casement product page to customize your version of this versatile window style.
Houseplants can help clean the air, provide texture and color, and bring life and energy into your space. Producer, designer, and HGTV personality Laurie March gets her greenery on as she shares some tips and tricks for brightening up your room with plants in this edition of her column, "What's Out the Window".
When we’re clothes shopping, we try on outfits. We take a bicycle for a spin before bringing it home. We even sample chips and dip at the grocery store before serving up a new snack on game day. But why stop there? You saw Laurie trying out AR with her own project; now, learn more about it for yourself! Find out how augmented reality will help bring "try before you buy" to home improvement.
