Understanding Transitional Style Homes and How to Create One
When discussing home styles, well-defined types of architecture usually come to mind, such as Colonial, Craftsman, or Victorian. However, you don’t have to limit yourself to just one of these styles, especially if you’re looking to give your home an update. Here’s an overview of transitional home style for both exteriors and interiors to help…
The Top 10 Patio Doors to Consider This Summer
As a homeowner, you want to maximize every square inch of your home and enjoy each space to the fullest extent. One of the best ways to do this is to expand your living space beyond just the exterior walls and spend time relaxing and socializing in comfortable outdoor areas too. Patio doors connect the…
Color and Finish Trends for Windows and Doors to Embrace in 2021
With every new year comes a new opportunity to renew yourself, update your look, and refresh your home too. Designers are excited for 2021 because of all of the emerging trends that promise to make spending time at home more enjoyable. Here at AVI, there are lots of things we are looking forward to in…
Double Hung vs. Casement Windows: Which One Is Right for You?
As your local window experts in the Southeast, we can attest to the fact that the most popular styles of windows are double hung windows and casement windows. Both window types have their pros and cons, but one particular style might work better than the other in your home – aesthetically, functionally, and for your…
Your Guide to Opaque Glass
When considering your next window or door installation or replacement for your home, there are a wide range of factors you’ll want to consider; style, type, material, and aesthetic being critical considerations. A whole other dynamic that also can give your window installation a unique flavor is the consideration of texture and obscurity in the…
Simulated Check Rails
Regarding the diverse range of window options that homeowners have to choose from when considering renovations or replacements, there will always be advantages and disadvantages to each style of window. This plus/minus, function versus aesthetic dynamic, is certainly true when weighing whether a double hung or casement window option is right for your next window…
Your Guide to Tempered Glass
Glass is a consistent component of any household structure. It’s a crucial makeup of our windows, doors, and sometimes even walls and ceilings. Therefore, the type of glass used is often a key factor to consider in many home renovations. When considering a door or window renovation, you’ll definitely need to account for the fact…
Your Guide to Low-E Coatings
There are many factors to consider during any home renovation, and energy and heat loss are important considerations. The very purpose of a home is to protect residents from nature’s elements. When it comes to windows and doors, a homeowner must consider how much heat is being let in from the outside and how much…
Best Windows for the Bathroom
Windows are an essential component of any home; they are our portals to the outside world. Different types of windows control, in varying means and effectiveness, the entrance of light, heat, cold, energy, and visibility. Furthermore, they provide various levels of privacy, create a sense of space, and are integral to creating a specific aesthetic…
Decorative Glass Styles
In any home renovation, a homeowner should think about the aesthetic they want each element to convey in the house. Do they want something simplistic and subdued, modern and sleek, ornate and flashy? Simultaneously, as with all window and door installations or replacements, one must also consider how they can balance style with the operational…