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Dormer windows may just be the most versatile exterior design element. This list highlights the many styles of dormer windows, design features, and their benefits.

If you’re thinking about adding dormers to your home, you have a lot of architectural styles to choose from. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of dormers, the cost to add a dormer, and the different types of dormers you can choose.

Adding a shed dormer extends living space, provides light, and expands headspace. A dormer window gives visual interest and adds balance to your home.

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Adding a dormer over front door

The cost to add a dormer to your home is high, but it might be worth it for the added space, light, and style. Let’s break down the pros, cons, and prices.

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A shed dormer can be the best way to add space to a one-and-a-half-story house, but you have to get the details right if you want it to be an asset and not an eyesore.