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Decorating Tips to Make Your Screen Room Cozy

In our last post we highlighted a few of the plants you can put in your screen room and a few of the benefits of having them in your living space. There’s just something about plants that makes a space feel welcoming and inviting to anyone who sets foot in it.

With a similar thought in mind we’d like to share a few decorating tips to help make your patio enclosure feel even cozier. At West Knox Windows and Siding we love sharing our skills to help ensure that people have a living space that they love. We believe that homes are important because they’re where we go to rest and relax at the end of a tough day. It just makes sense that we’d make the most of that space and actually enjoy it, right?

That’s why in today’s post we’ll be offering some suggestions for our readers. Are we professional interior designers? Certainly not, but we know a cozy space when we see it and we’ve pinpointed a few of the things you can do to improve your screen room. Keep reading to learn more!

Make Your Screen Room a Cozier Place to Spend Your Time

Add a Rug

It’s easier than ever to find an indoor/outdoor rug that’s full of character and what better place to put such an item than in your screened in porch? The addition of color and texture can make a big difference in how the space feels and this is a great opportunity to add a bit of unique character to your space. Whether your tastes lean towards minimal and classic or bright and eclectic adding a rug that suits that style is never a bad idea.

Consider the Lighting

Admittedly your screen room isn’t going to give you as many options for lighting as a living room, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have any options. Consider how a new outdoor light fixture might help you to get more enjoyment out of the space. After all, nothing in the world beats reading in the screen room and you’re going to need a light source. It’s even better if it’s visually appealing as well.

You could also hang some rope lights (also known as string lights, fairy lights, cafe lights, and Christmas lights) in your screen room to add a bit of ambiance. Another option is to put candles in your space, but normal candle rules apply so don’t forget to blow them out while you’re not using them!

Add Comfortable Seating

Whether you prefer to use your patio enclosure as a gathering space when you have people over or you want it to be your own personal oasis it’s important to be comfortable. So how can you achieve that, you ask? By adding some cozy seating, of course! Whether you get it at the local home center or opt to build it yourself with some 2x4s and a circular saw the end result will be something that’s comfortable and that fits in with your style.

Listen to Some Tunes

Every good living space requires that you have a way to listen to music. Sure, in this day and age you can pull up anything you want on your smartphone and listen that way, but tinny speakers leave something to be desired. Our suggestion is to invest in a good set of outdoor speakers that can connect to your device through bluetooth. That way you’ll be covered in case any moisture makes its way into your space, but you’ll also be able to enjoy the many benefits that come with listen to some good music.

Add a Coffee Table

Now obviously the temperature outside will have an influence on whether you’re drinking warm beverages or cold ones but there’s something to be said about relaxing in a screen room with a delicious drink in hand. Until you want to read, that is. In that case, you’re going to want to set your drink down somewhere. A coffee table is the perfect option and much like the seating you could either buy something that works for your space or go the DIY route and build your own coffee table. Either way, you’re sure to get plenty of use out of it.

Don’t Have a Screen Room Yet?

What’s that you say? You don’t have a patio enclosure yet? Not to worry because the team at West Knox Windows and Siding can help. Unlike other companies, our team of experts doesn’t use prebuilt kits. Instead we craft each screen room to suit your specific needs. We take craftsmanship seriously and we believe that homeowners should have a living space that they actually enjoy spending time in. A screened in porch is the perfect solution because you can use it in whatever way makes the most sense to you. Whether you prefer kicking back with a drink, hosting friends and family to enjoy a meal together, or just having somewhere that you can spend time in the mornings we think a screen room is the perfect option.

You can learn more about the screen rooms we offer here, check out our credentials to see what makes us unique, and then feel free to contact us today to get a quote for your next project. As a family owned business that’s located in Knoxville we’re proud to serve our community with expert craftsmanship at every step of the way. Reach out today. We look forward to hearing from you!

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What Excellent Service and Craftsmanship Means to Us

At West Knox Windows and Siding we take a lot of pride in offering our clients replacement windows, siding, gutters, and even screen rooms. There’s nothing we love more than a job well done and this is particularly true when it means that our clients are satisfied with the work that we do. As Knoxville’s number one home improvement team, we are proud to be the go-to company that people choose when they want to be certain that the job gets done the right way the first time around.

One of the things you’ll hear us mention often is that we represent over five decades of quality products and service. As a family owned business that loves to help improve homes in our neck of the woods we’re dedicated to delivering customer service that is second to none. That’s why in today’s post we’d like to highlight why these things matter so much to us. If you’re in the market for replacement windows, siding, or gutters, keep reading to learn more about what makes our team so unique!

Take a Look at Our Credentials

In this day and age we believe that it’s important to represent a different way of doing business. So many things these days are made inexpensively and just don’t stand the test of time, but we want you to rest assured that our team uses only the highest quality materials to make sure that the job is done well. All it takes is a look at our credentials to see that we have a different way of doing things.

With multiple awards from Angie’s List, Houzz, Energy Star, Home Advisor, and more, we show that we do things the right way. When you get a quote from us, we’ll listen to the details of your specific project rather than simply providing you with a generic estimate. We know that the work you want to have done is important to you and that’s why it’s important to us to do things the right way.

We take the time to listen to your needs, answer any questions you have, and give you an idea of the type of work we’ll be doing. From there, you can expect us to provide you with a timeline for the completion of the project. We know how important it is to stay in touch throughout the process and we’ll do that a well. One thing that truly sets us apart from the rest is the fact that we’ll give you an outline with an exact price for your project. At West Knox Windows and Siding there are no pushy salespeople or dishonest discounts. When you choose to work with us you’ll be working with a team that brings years of experience to the table.

Craftsmanship Is Key

In addition to doing our work honestly and efficiently we also take great care to do it the right way. You see, craftsmanship is key in our line of work; it means that we have taken great care to ensure that you’re satisfied with the end result. It’s sort of like your grandpa used to say–“buy it nice or buy it twice.” This is more true today than at any point in our history. The market is flooded with cheap goods that were imported cheaply. Planned obsolescence (or “a policy of planning or designing a product with an artificially limited useful life, so it will become obsolete after a certain period of time,” according to the folks at Wikipedia) runs rampant in everything from vehicles to smartphones to televisions to kitchen appliances and a number of other things as well. As a matter of fact, it would take days to list all of the ways that planned obsolescence affects our modern lives.

Because we care about providing our customers with things that will truly last the team at West Knox Windows and Siding is committed to being exceptionally good craftsmen in our line of work. We believe that this provides our clients with peace of mind that’s pretty darned hard to come by in this day and age, or as we like to say it, we provide a different way of doing business. It’s what defines us.

A Real Lifetime Guarantee

So what does our real lifetime guarantee entail? To put it simply, it covers all aspects of your project. From materials to labor to installation, everything is covered. It’s as simple as that. We’ll give you a copy of this guarantee with each of our quotes. If you decide to go a different route you won’t have to worry about pushy sales tactics trying to convince you that you should work with us. As we like to put it, we can take a no just as graciously as we can take a yes.

We know that homeowners have a number of decisions to make and we believe that it’s up to you to make the best decision for yourself. It’s as simple as that.

Schedule a Consultation Today

Whether it’s replacement windows for a home renovation project, a new patio sliding door, updated siding, or new gutters to keep your home safe when harsh weather strikes, West Knox Windows and Siding can deliver.

Contact us to schedule a consultation for your next project and rest assured that we’ll get the work done the right way. Reach out today. We look forward to hearing from you!

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The Many Benefits of Natural Light in a Home

If you’re considering replacement windows for your home then you might just find that it’s one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. There are plenty of huge benefits to having new windows installed that are more practical in nature. For example, replacing cracked or poorly-installed windows with their newer and more energy efficient counterparts can save you when it comes time to pay your bills. Getting rid of a window that doesn’t suit the style of your home and getting a replacement window that fits the vibe a bit better makes your home a more comfortable place to live.

Either way, at the end of the day it’s the natural light that will be coming into your home that everyone really craves, right? The good news is that in today’s post the team at West Knox Windows and Siding will be breaking down a few of the many benefits that come from allowing plenty of natural light into your home. If you’re on the fence, this might just push you over the edge towards getting your windows replaced. Keep reading to learn more!

Natural Light Just Makes a Home Feel Better

When the time comes to get new windows, turn to Knoxville’s top window replacement company to lend a helping hand. At West Knox Windows and Siding we have plenty of experience and our goal is to help make your home a better place to live. It just so happens that natural light can help you to accomplish this. How is that, you ask?

It Makes the Space Feel Bigger

For one, natural light just has a way of making a living space feel bigger and more open. Why? It’s anyone’s guess, but we’d venture a guess that it’s because when light touches every nook and cranny in your home you can actually see all of the details. Rather than hiding in the shadows, your home starts to come to life.

If you have one or more mirrors in your your home the light starts to bounce off of the mirrors and the whole space just starts to feel larger. This is true whether you have a larger home or not and one of the first pieces of advice that we’d give to someone wanting to maximize the space in their homes is to make sure that their windows are letting in plenty of light.

It Makes Your Home Feel More Inviting

Let’s go back to the dungeon metaphor that we used earlier. If you want your living space to feel warm and welcoming, the more light the better! After all, no one wants to walk into a home that’s covered in shadows. Instead, entering a home in which light is pouring in through the windows instantly makes people want to spend time in that space.

At the end of the day many people out there want their homes to be a great spot in which friends and family members can gather. Whether you can put a finger on it or not, the truth is that the best spaces are the ones that have plenty of light in them. It’s often not a conscious thing, but the reality is that people just want to spend more time in places that make them feel welcomed and having a lot of natural light is one great way to achieve this goal.

Your Plants Will Thrive

If there’s one thing that makes a house feel like a home it’s having plants on display. But what if you don’t have a green thumb? Not to worry because as luck would have it there are plenty of plants that you can keep alive without having to do much work. Afraid you’ll forget to water? Succulents represent the perfect option for those who have plenty of natural light. As a matter of fact, the less often you water your succulents the more they’ll thrive. When you do finally give them some water they will drink it up quickly, saving it for the next drought. This is ideal for those of us who enjoy the look and feel of having plants in our homes but who can be forgetful.

If, on the other hand, you’d prefer to have a regular watering schedule then a bamboo plant might be right for you. All you have to do is water it every couple of days and it will be happy and healthy for many years to come. Simply keep its vase filled to the top with water and that’s all there is to it.

“But what if I do have a green thumb?” you ask. Then you already know just how wonderful an abundance of natural light can be. In which case, what are you waiting for? West Knox Windows and Siding can help!

Contact Us Today

If we’ve convinced you that your home is in need of windows that are capable of letting in natural light then we’d love the chance to lend a helping hand. Why not take this opportunity to choose the replacement windows that represent the look and feel of your home while also providing energy efficiency? It’s the best of both worlds.

When it’s time to get replacement windows for your Knoxville home, look no further than West Knox Windows and Siding. All it takes is one look at our credentials to see that we take our commitment to quality craftsmanship seriously. We know that your home is the place that you go for rest and relaxation and we believe that it just makes sense to take good care of it. That’s why when you put your trust in us we’ll provide you with exceptional work at a price that’s fair. Peace of mind is important in this day and age and that’s what we strive to provide each of our customers with.

No matter the project you have–whether it’s new windows, replacement siding, a screen room addition, or even new gutters–we can help. Contact us today to get a free quote. We look forward to hearing from you!

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A Few More Ways to Make Your House Feel Like Home

At West Knox Windows and Siding, we’re known for offering exceptional work on everything from replacement windows to siding installation to gutter repair. But as you may have noticed if you’ve been following along with our blog, we decided to try our hands at offering a bit of interior decorating. We did this in a blog about how you can make your house feel like home and we have to say, it feels good to make a difference on the inside of the home because we’re so used to doing that on the outside!

Well, as luck would have it, we actually have a few more tips on how to improve the interior of your home. If you’re looking for ways to make your living space a little bit cozier, we can help! We mentioned this in our last post, but because our homes are where we retreat to at the end of a tough day, it just makes sense to do a few little things to make that living space a bit more enjoyable. Keep reading to see what you can do for your home!

More Tips for Making Your Home Cozier

Rearrange Your Belongings

Some of the best design tips are the ones that are absolutely free, and that’s the case with this particular tip! Has it been awhile since you’ve considered how your furniture is arranged? It might just be time to move a few things around and see what other configurations you can come up with. This isn’t possible in every living space, of course, but you’d be surprised by how rearranging the furniture can help to transform a home.

And in those situations where your furniture seems to be arranged in the only way that’s logical? In those instances, you can still rearrange a few things to great effect. For example, the painting that’s always been in the bedroom could be moved into the living space, the books on your bookshelf could be moved to the coffee table, or you could move a lamp from one room to another. The wonderful thing about rethinking the arrangement of items in your home is that the possibilities are pretty much endless!

Whichever route you decide to take, we think that you will be surprised at how well items that you had relegated to certain rooms fit perfectly into others and refreshing your living space every now and again is never a bad idea. After all, if it doesn’t work out, you can always move it back!

Consider Your Lighting

Another thing that people don’t give much thought to is how lighting can affect the mood of their homes. Many people have a preference for types of light bulbs. Whether you’re the type of person that prefers soft light or bright lighting in your light fixtures, have you considered how that light casts shadows around your home? It’s not an issue in the day, of course, but when night comes around, what does the lighting look like?

If you’re finding that you don’t love the vibe of your home when the sun goes down, new lighting could be the answer. Our suggestion is to have different forms of light on different levels. For example, you have your overhead lights, but you might also choose to turn on a tableside lamp, light a candle, or even hang a mirror near a light source to help bounce the light around the room a bit.

You could also take our “consider your lighting” suggestion literally and invest in different light fixtures throughout your home. The good news is that light fixtures are more affordable than ever, making it relatively easy to upgrade from the items that your home currently has. Your local home center is sure to have plenty of great options to choose from that suit pretty much any type of style out there, making new light fixtures a win/win.

In Need of New Siding or Replacement Windows in Knoxville, TN?

At West Knox Windows and Siding, our goal is to help make your home a better place to live, whether that’s with tips for what you can do to the inside or by offering our services for the outside. We offer a number of different services as well. From gutter installation and repair to siding installation to replacement window installation to sliding door installation, we know what it takes to get the job done the right way the first time around.

Of course we also offer a true Lifetime Guarantee that covers every aspect of your project including labor, materials, and installation. In short, we want to offer you peace of mind that when you choose to work with us, we’ll do exceptional work at every time. No matter the project, we’re here to help. Contact us today to get a free quote. We look forward to hearing from you!

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3 Ways to Use a New Sunroom

At West Knox Windows and Siding, we know just how much difference a sunroom addition can make in a home. Your home is the place you go for a bit of rest and relaxation at the end of a long day. It just makes sense to really be able to enjoy–and get the most out of–all of the spaces in your home.

That’s why in today’s blog, we’d like to take a look at what you can do with a sunroom in your home. Trust us when we say that if you’re on the fence, the first day you spend relaxing in your new sunroom is going to put such a smile on your face that it will make it all worth it. But what can you do with a new sunroom? We’re about to share a few of our favorite uses for a sunroom addition, so keep reading to get some ideas!

Use Your Sunroom To…

Entertain Guests

Whether you call it a sunroom, a screen in porch, or a patio enclosure, one of our absolute favorite uses for spaces like these is to use them for entertaining guests. If you love hosting dinner parties, or even just having friends over for a cold drink on a warm day, then having a sunroom in your home can make all the difference in the world.

There’s just something that’s so wonderful about being able to enjoy the company of friends, family members, and loved ones while you catch up in the sunroom. At the end of the day, we truly believe that there’s no better place in the home that’s suited to spending some time with guests than in a sunroom.

Take a Nap

We’ve been seeing temperatures climb slowly but surely here in Knoxville and before we know it, the weather is going to be downright agreeable. If your family is anything like ours, that weather will mean plenty of great summer activities that include bicycles, baseball, and road trips. All of that activity means you’re going to need a bit of downtime so you can rest and get caught back up.

What better place to do just that than in your sunroom? Imagine that a bit of sunlight is pouring through the windows and there’s a cozy couch that’s just calling your name. There’s just no better place in the world for a bit of rest and relaxation than a sunroom where it’s nice and warm with a gentle breeze coming in through an open window. If that sounds like a piece of heaven, that’s because it truly is.

Do Some Reading

No matter what time of year it is or what the weather is like outside, everyone needs a space that they can retreat to in order to have a bit of quality alone time. There’s no better way to do just that than with a good book in hand. Whether you’re reading Stephen King or Jane Austen, having a great book to get lost in is always high up on our list of the best things in the world.

Having the ability to head to a screened in porch, settle into a comfortable chair, and enjoy a bit of reading is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Whether the sun is shining, the rain is coming, or the snow is falling, kicking back with a good book in your favorite room in the house sounds like something we can always get behind.

The Sunroom Addition Experts in Knoxville

At West Knox Windows and Siding, there’s nothing we’d love more than to provide you with the sunroom addition you need to get the most out of your house. Whether you’re having people over, settling in for a nap, or relaxing with your favorite book, a screen in porch or sunroom is the perfect way to do it. The really great news is that we can help to provide you with a quality space at an affordable price–and we can work to give you exactly what you need.

Many of our competitors use pre-fabricated kits to put together patio enclosures, but our team of experts loves nothing more than to hand craft the space that you’ll be using to ensure that you get exactly what you want without having to choose from two or three options. Instead, we can help to make your vision for your sunroom come to life! It doesn’t get much better than that.

From energy efficient windows to ceiling fans to self-contained HVAC systems, we strive to provide each and every one of our clients with exactly what they need to get the most out of their new space. No matter how you’re going to use it, we are happy to help make sure that you get the ideal sunroom for your home. Don’t hesitate to contact us today to get a free quote. We look forward to hearing from you!

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