Top 10 Most Beautiful churches

Churches are basically the Holy places of Christians for their religious activities and worships. As there are countless churches in the world, many are well known for their extra ordinary beauty and design. But we are going to discuss some of those churches which are considered as some of the most beautiful churches of the world. According to religious scholars the only thing which matters for the real worship of God is a pure clean soul and a clean heart to remember the Almighty God. Rest of the things doesn’t matter because if the intentions are neat and clean then it doesn’t matter how much costly or beautiful place you are in to pray. The following List has some of the most beautiful churches all over the globe. Enjoy and share the knowledge.

10. The Crystal Cathedral

The Crystal Cathedral is one of the most awesomely designed churches of the world and is also counted in some of the largest churches of the world. The Crystal Cathedral is a huge mega structure which has very interesting interior and exterior design and view which catches the eyes so deeply that in a subconscious way the words come out from the mouth that WAO what a view. The Crystal Cathedralwas built by Dr Robert Harold Schuller. There is a huge misconception about The Crystal Cathedral that it is made up of crystals so let me clear you all that The Crystal Cathedral is made up of glass, pipes and huge pipe organs. The sky touching pipe organs of The Crystal Cathedral are considered to be the largest pipe organs in the whole world.

9. Notre Dame Du Haut

Notre Dame Du Haut is one of the most uniquely designed churches build ever. Notre Dame Du Haut is located in Ronchamp, on the hilltop of Bourlemont. In the middle age this place was a Catholic pilgrimage center dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Notre Dame Du Hautsuffered a voracious fire in 1913; consequently was rebuilt in Neo Gothic style. In 1944 it was bombarded by the Nazis. Notre Dame Du Haut was again rebuilt in 1950 by Le Corbusier and it took 5 years of technical difficulties and constant critic to build this amazing and unique looking church. From tourists point of view they have never seen any church like this in their entire life. Now days Notre Dame Du Haut is called the religious architectural wonder of the world.

8. Jubilee Church

Jubilee Church is no doubt one of the most finely designed churches all over the planet. Jubilee Church is located in Tor Tre Teste, Rome. This beautiful church was designed by architect Richard Meier in 1996 and according to him the Jubilee Church is the crown of Vicariato di Romas. One of the most interesting things about this church is that it has titanium dioxide in its walls to keep the walls of the building to stable temperature and to maintain their whitish color as well. In our list of Top 10 most beautiful churches of the world the Jubilee Church stands at number 8^th.

7. Hallgrimskirkja

Hallgrimskirkja is located in Reykjavik, Iceland and was built in 1986. One of the most interesting things about Hallgrimskirkja church from tourist’s points of view is that it is the tallest building in entire Iceland and that is true. The entire city can be seen from the top floor bell tower of Hallgrimskirkja. The tower height of this huge building is almost 73 meters. Although the interior and exterior design is pretty awesome but the first sight impression of Hallgrimskirkja church gives an impression of an organized ice shaped cave which enhances its beauty as well. In our List of most beautiful churches Hallgrimskirkja holds the 7^thplace.

6. Notre Dame

Notre Dame is one of the oldest churches of the world and is located in Paris, France. Almost more than 850 years old it’s an architectural masterpiece and it’s a historical monument. Almost 40 to 60 thousand visitors come to this church every day, that’s even more then the Eiffel Tower. The interior designing of Notre Dameis so awesome that people love to see this beautiful church again and again. The art work in Notre Dame is one of the best all over the globe. Notre Dame is a symbol for many French as powerful as the statue of Liberty is for Americans. Notre Dame may be old but it’s not out of date. It’s also sometimes called as the pride of Paris and people love to spend time in it.

5. St. Peter’s Basilica

St. Peter’s Basilica is not only considered as one of the most beautiful churches of the world but it also has the title of being the biggest church of the entire world. St. Peter’s Basilica is located in Vatican City. St and is built over the Tomb of Martin Saint Peter. Peter’s Basilica has the maximum interior designing as compared to all the churches in the world. The entire area of this church has the capacity of 400,000 people plus the guards. No doubt that the architectural design and the interior and exterior designing of St. Peter’s Basilicaare the best as compared to other churches of the world. St. Peter’s Basilica is so divinely designed that once a person enter this holy place then his heart does not allow him to leave so easily.

4. Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia is on this List, even though it is not a church any more but it used to be in the past. Hagia Sophia is located in Istanbul, Turkey and is no doubt an architectural wonder of the world. Hagia Sophia was built by Constantine II in 360 AD gives us the feel of the power of his rule. Now days this beautiful building is used as a museum for tourists and normal public but it has great memories as compared to past. It was also converted in to a Masjid and remained the Masjid for more than 500 years. The vast interior of Hagia Sophiagives the impression of the golden weightless shell. It’s impossible to say that if you go in to this building and your eyes don’t open wide.

3. St. Basil’s Cathedral

St. Basil’s Cathedral is located in Moscow, Russia and is no longer a church but it serves as a museum for normal public and tourists. The first impression of this beautiful church is like a bunch of colored balloons or bunch of huge colored candies rising high in the sky. St. Basil’s Cathedral was built in 1555. The colorful domes of St. Basil’s Cathedralgive the look of a huge onion shaped structure. As compared to beauty then no doubt it’s a huge lie to say that people don’t look at it for long time. Recently St. Basil’s Cathedral reached its 450 birthday and was also mentioned on the front page of google for appreciation wish. St. Basil’s Cathedral is also considered as a national symbol of Russia.

2. Sagrada Familia

Sagrada Familia is no doubt one of the most beautiful and uniquely designed churches of the world. It is still under construction no days and basically the construction of Sagrada Familia started in 1882. The church is highly rich with Christian Symbolism and the statues of different sizes show the entire life cycle of Jesus Christ. One of the most interesting things about Sagrada Familiafrom tourist’s point of view are the uniquely designed towers which become the main part as catching attention. To some extent it gives an imaginary look of a castle like the one presented in Lord of the Rings, a very popular movie of Hollywood.

1. Las Lajas Cathedral

Las Lajas Cathedral holds the first position in our List on the basis of its beauty. Las Lajas Cathedral was built in 1916 and is located on the border between Ecuador and Colombia. The natural beauty view enhances the attraction of Las Lajas Cathedral to its peak level. The river flowing below the church and the church itself surrounded between the middle of 2 green mountains makes an extraordinary natural beauty view of Las Lajas Cathedral. From tourists point of view they love to stand hours on the bridge of the church enjoying the natural view and viewing the water flowing below the church. Many also say that it’s the 8^th wonder of the world.

10 Strange Upside Down Buildings

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Humans our rooted to the ground. For obvious reasons, our houses and other structures follow our upright orientation as well. But then you have the following upside down structures proving that perhaps humans have become too bored of the usual houses and buildings. Let’s hope that these are not the houses of the future.

1. Daniel Czapiewski’s Upside Down House

This is located in Symbark, Poland and is purely a tourist spot. The architect, Daniel Czapiewski, is a businessman and philanthropist. He has a company involved in construction and his men helped in erecting this upside down architectural wonder. Typically, his employees take only several weeks to build a house. Building this particular structure, however, took much longer. According to reports, the workers’ disorientation contributed to the delay in the construction. If you plan on visiting this house, you must be prepared for a bit of dizziness yourself.

2. Wonderworks Amusement Park

You can’t help but agree with the tagline of this place: an amusement park for the mind. Right now, this park has three locations. These are Orlando, Florida, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and Panama City Beach, Florida. And yes, all of their buildings are upside down. There is another park that will open soon in South Carolina (Myrtle Beach) and it will be upside down as well, of course. Some fun things that you can do in these parks are take in wonderful exhibits, pilot a fighter jet, and ride a roller coaster. Sadly, there is no course on how to design strange buildings.

3. The World Stands on its Head

Not only is this structure upside down, the interior of this house defies gravity as well. This is located in Trassenheide Germany. This was constructed for an exhibition but this is still open for public viewing today. The artists responsible for this upside down wonder are Klaudiusz Golos and Sebastion Mikuciuk. They wanted to do something out of the ordinary so they built this house. When you visit, you will stand in awe (and perhaps with an aching head) as you watch the proper position of the furniture and trappings of the house when you look up.

4. The House of Katmandu

This is another amusement park but this one is located in Mallorca, Spain. Perhaps this upside down structure is slowly becoming a trend in amusement parks? In all honesty, one look at an upside down structure is enough to amuse most people. With the added architectural details and brilliant lighting of the House of Katmandu, you have an amusement park winner. Fun things to do here include a 4D cinema, lounging at the Timbuktu Bar and Grill, and the mini golf. The latter has a fire and ice theme for that added out of this world experience.

5. Upside Down House in South Korea

There is not much information available about this house except that it can be found in South Korea. Of course, this had to be part of this bizarre list.  Not only is the house beautiful (if it were standing upright), it also looks to be quite functional. With those front steps, one can assume that this is a home to a family with strange but fun tastes. One part of this house that you cannot possibly ignore is that upside down vehicle by the front door. It makes for a perfect front porch roof, doesn’t it? This would have made the ultimate upside down house if the plants were growing TO the ground, too.

6. House Attack

This is not exactly an upside down structure but more like an upside down house on top of an upright building. The building is a museum and the upside down “attacking” house is a piece of art. The artist was Erwin Wurm and this piece of installation was done several years ago. Viewed from different angles, the whole setup gave an impression of a small house flung to the imposing museum. If you were one of those people who were able to enjoy this installation right after it was made, you are very lucky. It’s not everyday a piece of artwork like this is approved by a museum.

7. Upside Down House in Antalya

Antalya is in Turkey and this upside down house is one of its biggest tourist attractions. The purpose of this house was to make the real estate industry in the region much stronger. It makes sense, in a way. This house attracts tourist and these tourists get to check out what it’s like living in Antalya. Hopefully, the houses that are for sale are not upside down as well. Only the most talented real estate agent can pull off a sale with an upside down house such as this. But with its upside down garden and interiors, only a crazy person would want to live here.

8. Device to Root Out Evil

Yes, that is a church. Not an actual church, of course. This is a sculpture by artist Dennis Oppenheim. An upright church has a steeple pointing to the sky or the heavens. This strange structure, however, has the steeple digging to the ground. The assumption is that the top part of the church is trying to “root out” evil and that evil is buried deep in the ground. Owing to the position of the church, this piece of art was quite controversial. This was understandable, of course, since at first glance, one would think that the artist is conveying something about turning the church upside down. The title of the artwork helps explains everything, though.

9. Sakasa Restaurant

Located in Japan, this restaurant is where you bring your first date if you want to be seen as quirky. Not only is it an eye-catching pink, this upside down restaurant also has upside down signs. Yes, that bike rack isn’t upright either. The clever part about this restaurant is that the door has a covered area courtesy of the chimney. That’s nicely done, isn’t it? What’s a bit confusing is that open “window” on what should be the roof. What happens when it rains? Whose job is it to climb up and close that window?

10. Dells Top Secret

Well what do you know, another tourist spot that is upside down! For those who are not familiar with this structure, this is the White House that is, well…upside down. The things inside are upside down as well. For those who are visiting Dells, Wisconsin very soon, you may want to take one of the guided tours. Take note, however, that those who have seen the place claim that the outside is more interesting that the tours themselves.

10 Best Panama City Beach Resorts

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Panama City beach resorts provide awesome opportunities for leisure, fun in the sun and complete, all-inclusive relaxation. Located in Panama City, FL, all these resorts have the great advantage of being located right on the beach, and each comes with its distinctive set of perks. But when the offer is so awesome, how do you know which one to choose? We’ve selected the best resorts on the beaches of Panama City, to help you decide and be happy with your decision.

1. Edgewater

Edgewater is the only full-service resort in Panama City Beach. All suites come with a fully equipped kitchen and washer and dryer. But beyond the confines of your suite comes true luxury. The resort has no less than eleven pools, four Jacuzzis, a shuffleboard court, six tennis courts, a thirty-six hole golf course and ample occasions for fun. Whether it’s parasailing, jet skiing, tennis or beach yoga, Edgewater is ready to meet your needs for R&R.

2. Sandpiper Beacon

The Sandpiper Beacon is one of the best Panama City Beach resorts simply because it’s fun, light-hearted in concept and very family focused. It’s located directly beachfront. It features several heated pools. The little ones will love the Lazy River Ride indoors, as they slide in their inflatable inner tubes. There’s an inflatable waterslide, a turbo waterslide, live music, parasailing, a deli, a tiki bar, a beachside hot tub and lots more. To boot, the shuttle from the airport is free, so you can get there with zero worries on your mind.

3. Grand Panama

The Grand Panama is all about style, luxury and elegance, much like the name and architecture style of the place would suggest. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, this fabulous Panama City Beach resort hosts a gated rental tourist community with two spa pools, an ultra-modern fitness center, an outdoor pool, two outdoor grills, a golf course, charter boats and so much more. The Grand Panama is a local favorite for weddings and other special events, and we can certainly understand why.

4. Majestic Beach Resort

The Majestic Beach Resort is also situated on the Gulf of Mexico. It has facilities for water sports, a golf course, tennis courts, a fitness center and a market. The sparkling green emerald waters of the ocean are off-set by the sugar white sands. There are two outdoor pools, of which one includes a safe kiddie pool, plus two heated indoor pools. You can enjoy your favorite gourmet coffee drink at the Starbucks on the premises, or go out dining at the H2O Bar and Grill.

5. Tropic Winds

Tropic Winds is one of the newest Panama City Beach Resorts, which features 23 floors, 164 condominiums, an indoor/outdoor pool, a steam room, a hot tub, a sauna and an exercise room. But the best part about Tropic Winds is its location. It’s only two miles away from all the excitement of Pier Park, but sufficiently far away to be protected from the hubbub and agitation of clubs and bars.

6. The Wyndham

The Wyndham is ideally located, fully equipped with large suites and ideal for family fun, in style. Some condos offer whirlpool tubs in the master bedrooms. They all have ample storage space. And absolutely all of them offer private balconies, with lovely views of the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This, of course, in addition to the sky bridge bar, the children’s pool with water jets, the tiki bar, and the freshwater fishing compound.

7. Ocean Villa

The Ocean Villa is all about luxury and sophistication. It stands directly on the Gulf of Mexico. All 125 units feature two bedrooms and two bathrooms, which makes them ideal for groups of friends and families alike. there is lush tropical landscaping, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a hit tub, a steam room and a gym with a sauna. Besides, even if you short-term book a condo, you’ll get free access to two beach chairs and an umbrella, for every day of your stay.

8. Sterling Reef

The main attraction of the Sterling Reed is its two-level swimming pool, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only thing it has to offer. There’s a fitness center, an activity room, water sport equipment rental facilities, and, if you’re feeling adventurous, the Shipwreck Island Waterpark is just across the street. Needless to say, all rooms come fully equipped, there is concierge service available around the clock, and, of course, it is located on the beach.

9. Shores of Panama

Shores of Panama features a full spa, a Kids Club that’s all about fun, and, most importantly, a 14,000 square foot gulf-side pool, with a unique shape and plenty of space to splash around and have fun. What’s more, there’s also a gulf-side hot tub, two tiki bars and a grand panoramic view of ‘the world’s most beautiful beaches’, available in each unit.

10. The Holiday Inn

Let’s face it, it doesn’t get much more all-inclusive than the Holiday Inn, when it comes to Panama City Beach Resorts. It’s great for families, awesome for spring break and equipped to cater to the most whimsical of tourists. It features a new gulf-side water playground, several restaurants, a huge tropical lagoon pool, a three-story entertainment cabana with marine life features, a ‘Pirate’s Den’, a spa, a fitness center… It’s lavish, it’s luxurious and it’s all you need to enjoy your holiday.

10 Awesome New York City Restaurants

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New York is possibly the best place in the world to go looking for fine dining opportunities. It is such a sophisticated metropolis that it’s impossible to not find anything you like in the ever-expanding roster of New York City restaurants. It doesn’t matter if you’re into haute fusion dining, classic, all-American dishes or modern decors as a backdrop to your meal. New York City has got it all, when it comes to restaurants and we’ve got a selection of la crème de la crème.

1. L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon

We kick off the list of best New York City restaurants with the Four Seasons hotel dining bar, located at 57 E. 57^th Street. Dinner for two will have you spending about $210, but it will definitely be well worth your buck. You can enjoy such sophisticated dishes as cauliflower puree, lobster gelee or sea urchin nuggets. The tuna sashimi is also to die for, and the house special is… gulp… house-cured pastrami wrapped in curls of foie gras. The franchise also operates in Paris and Tokyo and is partly the love child of executive chef Yosuke Suga.

2. Craft

Craft, the second name on our top New York City restaurants list, is located on 43 East 19^th Street and it was opened by restaurateur extraordinaire Tom Colicchio. Dinner for two will typically have you taking out $150 from your pocket. Favorite courses here include fresh sturgeon from the Columbia River, roasted baby lamb and some of the most yummy side dishes you can have in the Big Apple – such as chanterelle-and-sorrel risotto.

3. Modern

Where else could this item on our list of great New York City restaurants be located, other than the city’s famous Museum of Modern Art? With dinner for two coming it at only $164, this place is approachably priced and a true sight for sore eyes for all you modern art lovers out there. The place is run by Danny Meyer, and he sure does know how to run a tight, yet relaxed dining ‘ship’. Don’t expect run-of-the-mill courses with those low price tags. You can enjoy truffled pheasant velouté, pink grapefruit-braised hamachi and a wonderful $38 lobster salad.

4. Momofuku

Yes, that exotic name will bring you to one of the most scrumptious exotic menus featured on our list of New York City restaurants. This casual, yet delicious dining bar on 163 First Avenue is run by former Craft-chef David Chang, of Korean-American Descent. Dinner for two costs an average of $65 and you’ll be more than happy to pay for a dinner at the place that basically launched the Manhattan bar dining craze. If you get past the queue, you’ll enjoy barbecued-Berkshire-pork-filled Chinese buns, oysters braised in kimchee and ramen noodles that are simply divine.

5. Room 4 Dessert

For exquisite, Asian-tinged deserts, there is no better name among New York City restaurants that the 17 Cleveland Place Room 4 Dessert. Dessert for two costs a mere $25 and it’s well worth it, when you know you’re going to enjoy one of the near-perfect creations of pâtissier supreme Will Goldfarb. What to expect? A dessert simply called “red”, made out of beet sorbet, meringue and hibiscus gelatin, for instance. Also, plenty of hipsters, an outlandishly charming décor and a wisecracking restaurateur that will give you a run for your money.

6. Falai

If you’re not that much into exotic, Asian or fusion cuisine, why not try one of the awesome New York City restaurants with an all Italian menu? Falai, run by Iacopo Falai, the former pastry chef at Le Cirque, will give you the time of your life where Italian food is concerned, all for no more than $90 – dinner for two. The menu abounds in deliciously-looking and sounding items, such as ultra light ricotta-and-spinach gnudi, a ‘deconstructed’ tiramisu or, alternatively, superb raspberry jam bomboloni at the Falai Pannetteria.

7. WD~50

Yes, the name will tip you off right – this is one of New York City’s best restaurants… if you’re feeling adventurous and are up for a taste of experimental cuisine. It’s located at 50 Clinton Street and run in style and culinary grace by Wylie Dufresne. Your experiment is bound to be rather reasonably, with dinner for two coming in at just $105. If you’re not exactly sure what experimental dining is all about, fear not. You won’t be eating anything out of a test tube. Instead, think lamb chops with a side of banana consommé topped with dehydrated olives, or a pine nut and smoked octopus cassoulet.

8. Morimoto

Japanese cuisine is all the rage in Manhattan and with so many choices around, it may be hard to determine which the top Japanese eating hall is. Make no mistake, it’s the 88 10^th Avenue-located Morimoto, lavishly designed in white, canvas, concrete and shimmering bottles by architect Tadao Ando. Chef Masaharu Morimoto is also a name to look out for, as he will tickle your taste buds with superb ginger and shiso bud seasoned lamb carpaccio, panko-covered fried bread with curried beef inside and o-toro sashimi. Also, this place has got the most awe-inspiring robotized toilets you will ever set foot in. And that’s a promise!

9. Bouley

For a true fusion experience, do make sure to try out the best of the best amongst such New York City Restaurants: Bouley, located at 130 West Broadway. Dinner for two is roughly $90, and you can sample such a wide array of cuisines, you’re likely to come out dizzy, but dazzled. It’s Tokyo-meets-Paris-via-Barcelona. Tofu in truffled dashi, a smoked duck, eggplant and bitter microgreen salad, crab and asparagus in lemon and parsley sauce. David Bouley can pull everything off wonderfully and also make it seem easy.

10. Boqueria

If you decide that you want to go all-out Spanish in NYC, there is no better place to indulge your taste for tapas than this restaurant, located at 53 West 9^th Street. Dinner for two costs about $90, and you’ll be getting much more than finger food. Chef Seamus Mullen will provide you incredible starters such as bacon-wrapped dates with Cabrales, move you onward to media raciones, such as wild-boar terrine with candied almonds, to dishes fit for two, which include black rice studded with rabbit and cuttlefish. To boot, the place features a picture-perfect décor, completed in homage of Barcelona’s most famous food market by the same name.

Awesome home offices

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If you ever fancied to work at home, without having to commute and to meet the same people everyday, get inspired by these awesome pictures of some of the coolest home offices on the planet.

10 Awesome Replacement Window Designs

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It’s getting cold outside and you want windows that will keep your home warm and energy efficient. Not to mention that, if you’re considering replacement windows CT, you want the best designs, that will suit your home’s overall design vibe, as well as your personality as a modern home owner. Well, allow us to tell you that you’ve come to the right place in your searches, as the following article discusses the best looking and most cost-effective windows that your home could ever boast.

1. Double Hung Windows in Natural Wood

Double hung windows are all about timeless elegance and a classical style. The particular design featured here can be tilted-in for easy cleaning. Its grilled look features a traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery aspect. Enjoy the ample view on your yard with this style, and revel in knowing that your home’s classic air is wholly observed.

2. Casement Windows

Casement windows are perfect if you’re looking for a design to provide a maximum of ventilation, as well as an unhindered view out onto your patio, terrace, pool or garden. Note how, in this particular design, the window frames are the same color as the apparent wooden girders, in a design move that gives the room a unitary feel and look

3. Sliding / Gliding Windows

Simply put, sliding / gliding windows are all about more glass and less frame. They are also about using your space to the best of its potential, thus making them the optimal choice for smaller homes, or even urban condos. They are mounted on a smooth, easy-to-maintain set of tracks and can be easily lifted out whenever you want to clean them.

4. Bay / Bow Windows

Bay or bow windows epitomize the classical look for home improvements and window replacement. Besides the fact that they add a perennially classic feel to any living or dining area, they also expand the space ever so slightly. You can use the window sill as storage space for books, flowers or decorative items, or even create a small seating space. You don’t necessarily have to have a bay or bow window already, in order to have one put in, as they are versatile and adaptable to any room structure.

5. Picture Windows

Picture windows are great to open up your view, your eyes and your entire world to the beauty and excitement of what lies on the other side of the glass pane. Why not take advantage of your area’s great scenery, if you’re given the chance? Make your picture window as large as possible, so as to obtain an immersive experience for home dwellers and visitors alike.

6. Combination Windows

Truth be told, replacement windows are a technology as much as they are an art, and, like any art, they allow for and even encourage combinations. You can combine casement, double-hung, gliding, awning and picture window designs, to get just the look you’re aiming for. The design featured here is a picture window, framed by two double hung window sections, and we think the end result works like a charm.

7. Semi-Circular Double Hung Windows in White

This more creative approach to the double hung window closely follows the semi-circular contour of a section of the home’s living area. On the inside, feel free to set up a reading or leisure area right by this ample window, or simply adorn it with living plants that will be glad to soak up the sun you provide them with. Since this a double-hung window, both the upper and lower sash can be opened, for maximum ventilation.

8. Grilled Casement Windows

This particular design is featured due to its placement – right above the kitchen countertop. It goes to show that casement windows are a great choice for any space where you require a reach to open the window. In addition, having such windows installed in your kitchen is a great choice, since they allow for easy cleaning from the inside.

9. Awning Windows

Awning windows are great for areas where the cold and rainy season tends to last longer than in other places. Their main perk is that they allow you to let the cool breeze come in even if it’s raining, without having to worry that your room will get soaking wet or even flooded. Feel free to create your own tailor-made solution, by combining the awning window with any other style.

10. Specialty Windows

Specialty windows are a choice to consider if you really want to give your home a unique flair and a personality like none other on the block. You can choose from a wide range of geometric shapes, or select a design with an old world flair. The choice is yours – just make sure to choose something that works well with the overall look of the neighborhood and with the rest of your home design vision.