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Grand proportions, elaborate moldings and glittering chandeliers create the ideal backdrop for a beautiful interior. But it's the style of your windows and doors that will determine your home's overall character.

As the interiors on these pages illustrate, window designs create strong architectural features that not only frame the view, but also set the scene for what happens on the inside.

Each of these homes feature products from Hurd Windows & Doors, a company that specializes in doors and windows handcrafted from wood. Joe Herman, vice president of sales and marketing, says the design options are virtually limitless, which is why the company has put together The Window Wish Book.

"The book presents many ideas to show how your new windows and patio doors can fit your lifestyle and your decor whether it's a very modern or more traditional look," he says.

While the interiors shown here feature painted windows and doors, Hurd also offers the choice of nine standard interior wood species mahogany, cherry, Douglas fir, red oak, lyptus, white oak, alder and pine. You can order your windows, doors and trim from any of these woods, or any other workable species.

Herman says all Hurd products feature the latest engineering and technology. One such technology is ClimaGuard SPF glass. This glazing option blocks more than 99% of UV-A and UV-B radiation to reduce the rate of fading and to control damage to home furnishings. As ClimaGuard SPF is not a dark window tint, it protects home interiors without compromising appearance or sacrificing natural daylight.

ClimaGuard SPF is a trademark of Guardian Industries Corp.

To receive a free copy of The Window Wish Book, contact Hurd Windows & Doors, Inc, phone (800) 223 4873. Email: perfection@hurd.com, or visit the website: www.hurd.com.

Story by: Trendsideas