- With their beginnings in Renaissance architecture, bow windows have had a rich history. Used as architectural elements ever since, bow windows had two later stages of high popularity, namely the Victorian and the Modern.
- A bow window is actually a series of windows that form a round shape. The windows jut out from the side of a building, creating a round alcove of glass.
- Bow windows can be manufactured from vinyl or wood and have historically also been made with marble and other types of stone. Bow windows can be made up of casement, awning, fixed or double hung windows and are available in a wide variety of finishes.
- Bow windows create extra space and depth to a room and also provide a multitude of views from one single vantage point. Bow windows allow for a good deal of light to enter a room, and when outfitted with casement windows can also let in a refreshing blast of fresh air.
- Some people use bay and bow windows interchangeably as both are a group of windows that protrude from a structure. In classic definition, a bow window can only be round while bay windows are geometric.
