Windows ordered, CHECK!

We finalized our window order the other day with our supplier (one step closer). We use Ply Gem Regency Clad 2000 windows in all of our homes and they take about 8 weeks to manufacture, so the order had to get in ASAP. They are an aluminum clad dual pane window with hemlock fir interiors, that translates into a lot of options that a PVC window can not give you, also a far more superior product and one that should be used in all new homes if the budget can allow. It is keeping you safe from the elements and in my opinion not a place to try and cut cost.

Image via Ply Gem

They have introduced new custom colors (over 40) for the exterior cladding. I was tempted to do a burgundy clad windows (think of a wonderful French Bordeaux), but I will admit I chickened out. Quack Quack. I need the exterior to flow with the interior so I decided on Carbon Gray for the exterior. This is what we have now and you know what, if it ain't broke don't fix it, and since this next home is going to be a flipper I need to appeal to the masses.

Now, not sure if you remember THIS post about my love for oval windows or not, but I did end up putting 2 ovals into the home. One across from my beloved laundry room in the upper hallway and another in my walk-in-closet.

'Hers' Walk-in closet

Hallway leading to laundry room

 All imaged via Veranda Interiors

The addition of the oval to the walk-in only made the planning of that room more exciting. Now it will be a haven and a place where every woman will feel at home. That will be another post though, but the beloved oval window has set off the entire design for my closet and oh my, it is going to be F.A.B. Mel xo

Two tone windows, so tempting...

We did two tone windows in a home about 5 years ago, loved them then and I still do. Now that I am having to brainstorm and get some selections made for our own home I need to pin this down since the windows are one of the first things that we order.

 Image via My Home Ideas

The windows typically take 6 - 8 weeks for production and I will need to decide on screen & hardware color before production begins, we wouldn't want white screens and cranks on dark windows now would we?

Image my own

The more images that I see (and there are not that many) the more I think I want to incorporate it into the main level of the home.

 Image via Atlanta Home & Lifestyle

If we do go painted I wouldn't use such a harsh black; it would need to be a soft black, a color that would help soften the lines of the windows.

 Image via Atlanta Home & Lifestyle

Or it could be stained since the windows are hemlock fir on the interior, another option that would give it a less modern feel, a way to warm up the environment.

 Image via BHG

Oh decisions, decisions. Have I mentioned how much I do not enjoy doing this for myself??  I know, I could have worse things to consider, but with the options out there and loving everything it can be hard to pinpoint exactly what I want to do, so bare with me over the next few months...and my rambling. :) 

Image via Elle Decor

The weekend went by way too fast for my liking, hopefully this week will as well. Enjoy your day! Mel xo