Window Design Trends for 2021 That Will Add Value

It’s said that the eyes are the windows to the soul, so it only makes sense that windows are the key to a home’s soul… and its value. We’ve teamed up with Magic™ to help shed some light on the latest window trends in 2021, and how they can help boost your ROI.

Exterior of a beautiful brick house at dusk with all the black framed windows lit up with interior lights

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Black Magic

Buck the tradition this year – instead of basic white window frames, opt for a chic black design. Black window frames instantly pull the eye, becoming a room’s fashion-forward feature rather than fading into the background.

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Window as Wall

A window wall can turn indoor living into outdoor entertaining in mere seconds. The Magic Window Wall™ pictured here incorporates a plethora of patented tech, making it the most advanced bi-folding window/door system in the world.

General view of a modern grey kitchen with large island, breakfast bar with three wooden stools, white walls and three sky light windows within a home

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Windows Windows Everywhere

Windows are no longer reserved for walls – skylight windows have become an integral part of a home’s design. Ideal for parts of the house where you want more natural light but vertical windows aren’t an option, skylights or sun tunnels are two illuminated choices.

View of a modern kitchen with large centre island, two glass pendant lights, white quartz countertops, dark cabinets, and white walls, looking out through a set of glass and metal doors made by Magic™ Windows

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When a Door Closes

When seeking the stylish, on-trend option for backyard access, think beyond basic patio doors. These large, black panelled glass doors from Magic™ – engineered and made in Ontario – let in tons of light and provide plenty of room for guests to flow in and out. The Magic™ team uses a plethora of advanced, patented technologies to fit a client’s design brief.

Beautiful modern living room with two grey sofas, a large glass topped coffee table on a rug, dark wood floors, four framed artwork on white walls, and two white framed windows by Magic™

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Window Art

A purposefully placed window above a guest bed negates the need for art on the wall – the view to the greenery outside (combined with a beautiful wallpaper) becomes the artistic focal point.

Cool outdoor indoor dining space with bar, linear gas fireplace in a stone wall, dining table and chairs, a cement floor, stone and wood board walls, a wood board ceiling, and Magic™ windows and Magic™ Window Wall leading to the backyard

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Outdoor Indoor

This year, having an indoor/outdoor entertaining area is a huge trend. Here, the Magic Window Wall™ – the only four-season-rated product like it in North America – turns an outdoor dining space into a year-round gathering hub, with maximum ventilation, thermal blinds and an integrated bug screen, all thoughtful design elements that cater to Ontario’s climate.

Open air kitchen and dining area with a large wood centre island, a wood dining table with six chairs, light wood floors, burnt ornage paint on the walls, a series of pot lights in the ceiling and multiple large windows and a Magic Window Wall™ by Magic™

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No Longer a Sinking Feeling

Sinks (and, really, kitchens) used to be banished to the backs of our homes… but these days they’re front and centre, ready to be bathed in natural light. Who wouldn’t want a beautiful view while washing up?

Cozy boathouse living room with dark leather sectional couch and armchair, a live edge wood coffee table, wooden credenza, red walls, white wood panel ceiling, dark metal industrial face, a red woven rug, and Magic™ windows and Magic Window Wall™ looking out to a patio set overlooking a lake at sunset

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Light Saver

Making our living spaces more energy efficient is a goal for all of us these days – and looking at our windows should be a top priority. As a premium Canadian window company, Magic™ makes some of the most energy-efficient windows in the world, and has a lower carbon footprint because they manufacture their products in Ontario.

Chic modern backyard lounge area with a pergola and modern grey pool house with a corner window wall and sliding door next to a pool as featured on Backyard Builds on HGTV

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Cutting Corners

When it comes to the windows and sliding doors of this cute, modern pool house, the design concept is outside the box (or part of the box?). Turning a corner of this square structure into a corner of glass lets light flood in and eliminates the need for further windows or complicated lighting inside.

Light and airy eating nook in a modern kitchen with a small white table and two wire backed chairs looking out through large floor level windows by Magic™

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Totally Floored

Another trend turning up this year is turning traditional window placement on its head (or at its feet). Floor-level windows extend the horizon by carrying sightlines out into the world beyond, creating a sense of expansiveness from the inside out.