33 Casement Windows With Pros And Cons

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Looking for a window that would be perfect for your space? What about casement windows? In this roundup we’ll find out what a casement window is and all the pros and cons of these windows. Let’s begin!

What Is A Casement Window?

Casement windows are designed with hinges on their sides, allowing them to open outward to either the left or right in an easy, efficient way. They are designed to open and close easily with a fold-down handle, making them easy-to-open windows for both children and adults. Kitchens, bathrooms, sitting rooms, and sunrooms are well-served by a casement window since the opening and closing is easy, the ventilation is optimal, and casement windows offer such a good, unobstructed outside view.

What Are Casement Window Pros?

Casement windows do an amazing job of sealing out the outside weather when they’re closed, helping maintain your home’s indoor temperatures. They can be fastened securely to weather stripping, keeping outside air from getting in. This helps increase your home’s energy efficiency.

Casement windows offer some of the best ventilation of any window type on the market today. They open outward, allowing them to catch the breeze more easily than many other window types, and they can be 100 percent open rather than only partially ajar.

Casement windows are an excellent choice for any homeowner looking for something that’s easy to clean. Since casement windows crank open, they are easy to open and close and don’t have too many nooks and crannies where they keep hidden dirt.

a beautiful arched casement window, a windowsill styled with pillows, blooms and greenery and book stacks are very cozy and chic

a beautiful arched casement window, a windowsill styled with pillows, blooms and greenery and book stacks are very cozy and chic

a beautiful modern bathroom with a printed tile floor, a white vanity, a black casement window, an oval tub and a printed towel

a beautiful modern bathroom with a printed tile floor, a white vanity, a black casement window, an oval tub and a printed towel

a boho bathroom with a stained casement window, a black clawfoot tub, lots of potted greenery and a white curtain

a boho bathroom with a stained casement window, a black clawfoot tub, lots of potted greenery and a white curtain

a chic cottage-inspired space with a green frame casement window, a green bench and a pink floral chair plus some blooms

a chic cottage-inspired space with a green frame casement window, a green bench and a pink floral chair plus some blooms

a contemporary bathroom with a bathtub placed in the corner by two wood frame casement windows is amazing

a contemporary bathroom with a bathtub placed in the corner by two wood frame casement windows is amazing

a cottage bathroom with a stained roof, casement windows, a grey clawfoot tub, beadboard walls and a basket

a cottage bathroom with a stained roof, casement windows, a grey clawfoot tub, beadboard walls and a basket

a cozy Scandi dining space with an arched casement window, a stained table and a green chair and potted plants

a cozy Scandi dining space with an arched casement window, a stained table and a green chair and potted plants

a cozy seating nook with casement windows, neutral chairs, a tree stump side table and neutral curtains is lovely

a cozy seating nook with casement windows, neutral chairs, a tree stump side table and neutral curtains is lovely

a creamy ktichen with shaker cabinets, beadboard walls, a casement window, grey countertops and vintage plate decor

a creamy ktichen with shaker cabinets, beadboard walls, a casement window, grey countertops and vintage plate decor

a creamy U-shaped kitchen with casement windows, shaker style cabinets and open shelves is a lovely and cozy space

a creamy U-shaped kitchen with casement windows, shaker style cabinets and open shelves is a lovely and cozy space

a cute modern cottage kitchen in soft warm neutrals, with a window with green frames, tan cabinets and a beige countertop

a cute modern cottage kitchen in soft warm neutrals, with a window with green frames, tan cabinets and a beige countertop

a dove grey farmhouse kitchen with shaker cabinets and white countertops, tall black casement windows

a dove grey farmhouse kitchen with shaker cabinets and white countertops, tall black casement windows

a farmhouse bathroom with grey marble tiles, an oval tub, a casement window and a dark-stained wooden beam

a farmhouse bathroom with grey marble tiles, an oval tub, a casement window and a dark-stained wooden beam

a farmhouse kitchen with shaker style cabinets, a stone countertop, a black frame casement window and striped curtains

a farmhouse kitchen with shaker style cabinets, a stone countertop, a black frame casement window and striped curtains

What Are Casement Window Cons?

While casement windows do have their long list of pros, they don’t come without a cost. Casement windows are often more expensive than a lot of other window types.

Since casement windows are built on hinges, rusty or faulty hardware can become an easy target for burglars. While casement windows that have good hardware and remain locked are very challenging to break into, rusty or broken hinges make them easy to open from the outside.

You may want to double-check that you can find the right window size before you get your hopes up about casement windows. There are many size limitations, especially on large casement windows.

a green cottage kitchen with beadboard cabinets, tall casement windows, white stone countertops and a stained kitchen island

a green cottage kitchen with beadboard cabinets, tall casement windows, white stone countertops and a stained kitchen island

a grey cottage bathroom with a casement window, beadboard walls, a grey clawfoot tub, floral curtains and a printed towel

a grey cottage bathroom with a casement window, beadboard walls, a grey clawfoot tub, floral curtains and a printed towel

a large casement window with gold fixtures, a shelf with neutral vases and blooms as beautiful and simple decor

a large casement window with gold fixtures, a shelf with neutral vases and blooms as beautiful and simple decor

a mid-century modern dining room with stained casement windows, a round stained table and woven chairs, a gold chandelier

a mid-century modern dining room with stained casement windows, a round stained table and woven chairs, a gold chandelier

a farmhouse kitchen with grey shaker cabinets, white countertops, a large black frame casement window that lets a lot of light in

a farmhouse kitchen with grey shaker cabinets, white countertops, a large black frame casement window that lets a lot of light in

a modern breakfast corner with black casement windows, a built-in stained bench, a round table and a black pendant lamp

a modern breakfast corner with black casement windows, a built-in stained bench, a round table and a black pendant lamp

a modern rustic bedroom with a black casement window, a large bed with neutral and printed bedding and a brass sconce

a modern rustic bedroom with a black casement window, a large bed with neutral and printed bedding and a brass sconce

a neutral contemporary bathroom with a black casement window, a neutral console, a built-in bathtub, a marble hex tile floor

a neutral contemporary bathroom with a black casement window, a neutral console, a built-in bathtub, a marble hex tile floor

a neutral farmhouse kitchen with shaker cabinets, white stone countertops, casement windows and a black kitchen island

a neutral farmhouse kitchen with shaker cabinets, white stone countertops, casement windows and a black kitchen island

a neutral space with a stylish casement window, a windowsill decorated with candles, a lamp, some greenery and artwork

a neutral space with a stylish casement window, a windowsill decorated with candles, a lamp, some greenery and artwork

a refined white kitchen with shaker cabinets, casement and clerestory windows and a lot of light coming in

a refined white kitchen with shaker cabinets, casement and clerestory windows and a lot of light coming in

a Scandinavian space in white, with a casement window and a bit of paning for a cute touch is chic

a Scandinavian space in white, with a casement window and a bit of paning for a cute touch is chic

a Scandinavian space with a casement window, a windowsill styled with potted greenery, candles, books and a lantern

a Scandinavian space with a casement window, a windowsill styled with potted greenery, candles, books and a lantern

a vintage bathroom with a penny tile floor, a white casement window, a black clawfoot tub, a side table with a potted plant

a vintage bathroom with a penny tile floor, a white casement window, a black clawfoot tub, a side table with a potted plant

a vintage cottage bathroom with a casement window,  a grey clawfoot tub with a curtain, a stained console table and a basket

a vintage cottage bathroom with a casement window, a grey clawfoot tub with a curtain, a stained console table and a basket

a white farmhouse kitchen with a grey tile backsplash, white countertops, casement windows and pendant lamps

a white farmhouse kitchen with a grey tile backsplash, white countertops, casement windows and pendant lamps

a white farmhouse kitchen with shaker cabinets, white stone countertops, a grey subway tile wall and a black kitchen island plus two casement windows

a white farmhouse kitchen with shaker cabinets, white stone countertops, a grey subway tile wall and a black kitchen island plus two casement windows

a white vintage kitchen with shaker cabinets, stone countertops, casement windows and printed curtains

a white vintage kitchen with shaker cabinets, stone countertops, casement windows and printed curtains

an English country kitchen with a white stone countertop, chic French-style casement windows and elegant lamps

an English country kitchen with a white stone countertop, chic French-style casement windows and elegant lamps