Wooden Windows

When it was time to replace the high, narrow Craftsman-style window in our kitchen that was not in keeping with our Greek Revival farmhouse, we found this pair of 1830s sash windows at a salvage shop. Not only are wooden windows beautiful, but old ones are often made of dense, old-growth, rot-resistant wood, they are easy to repair with glass and putty, and they have been proven to be at least as energy-efficient as modern double-pane windows when paired with a well-fitting storm window. I love the way that the light is reflected through the true divided-lights - and that it was inexpensive to replace one when our son's baseball went through it.