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A modern living room featuring a black-framed bow window with a view of green trees and a house.

Bow Windows

Wood four-panel bow window configuration in white.

What is a Bow Window?

tips_and_updates How it Works

Bow windows combine fixed and operable windows, creating a curve that extends beyond the exterior walls. This configuration consists of four or more windows, each the same size and shape, joined to form a smooth curve.
Bow windows can provide unique design options and increased natural light in areas with limited wall space.

location_automation Ideal Location

Bow windows increase your indoor space by extending out from your home’s outer walls. These large window fixtures flood the interior of your home with panoramic views of the outdoors, making the space feel light and airy. Bow windows are wider than bay windows, so they work best in exterior walls or corners with 80 inches or more of space.

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Featuring an elegant curve of the windows’ configuration, bow windows are popular in traditional and Victorian homes. They can even be wrapped around the corner of a home, creating a stunning turret shape on the outside and an inviting nook on the inside.

Bow windows are also known as: compass windows, curved windows

Why Choose Bow Windows?

    • Expanded Outdoor View

      • Traditional Style

        • Increased Natural Light

        Bow Window Lines

        • Pella® Reserve™ - Traditional Bow Windows

          • Made of wood
          • Exquisite designs with historical detailing
          • Authentic hardware
          • Virtually unlimited customizations

        • Pella® Lifestyle Series Bow Windows

          • Made of wood
          • Exceptionally energy efficient
          • Better noise reduction
          • Style flexibility and innovation

        • Pella® 250 Series Bow Windows

          • Made of low-maintenance vinyl
          • Stronger, more durable frames than ordinary vinyl8
          • Excellent energy efficiency
          • Enhanced security and privacy
        • Bay Windows vs. Bow Windows: What's the Difference?

          Not sure which style is right for you and your home? Explore the difference between these styles and the benefits and costs of each.

        Bow Window Inspiration

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        Bow Window Before & After Projects

        Browse through our projects to view our windows used in real life and see the difference a new window can make on your home.

        • Before
          Before image of an outdated bow window in need of replacement on West Springfield home.
            After
            A red bow window protrudes with a gentle curve from the exterior of a brick home.

              Red Bow Window Adds Unique Flair to West Springfield Home

              See how a new red bow window improves curb appeal and energy efficiency for this West Springfield, Massachusetts home.

            • two sets of bay windows on a Los Angeles 70s-style home.

                Bow Window Replacement Project for Orange County Home

                Discover how new bow windows updated the look and improved performance of this southern California home.

              • A bow window is comprised of five casement windows curving outward from the exterior of a gray home.

                  Energy-Efficient Bow Windows Update 1830s Historic Boston Home

                  See how wood bow replacement windows update this Charlestown neighborhood historic home.

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                Frequently Asked Questions

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                Find the Right Window

                Find the Right Window

                Where to Buy

                Where to Buy

                Explore Window Features & Options

                Features & Options

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                Pella products are backed by some of the strongest warranties in the business.

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