Anderson Windows, makers of fine doors and windows, want you to have control. Anderson’s Web site features an interactive design tool  called Window Centers Wall Planner where anyone building or remodeling a home can design their own ‘wall of windows’. The budding designer can choose between several design and layout options, position and reposition their choices until they’re just right, then print out the result for a consultation with their builder or architect.

Anderson also has a tutorial for the home owner that outlines all the elements that go into window design and placement. Among those things to take into consideration are the source of natural light, ventilation choices, the view, and the shapes of the windows. The site includes a photo gallery of several different rooms and how windows enhance the atmosphere as well as pictures of their art glass line to inspire the home owner.

The design tool allows the user to visualize several different shapes, styles and colors before settling on a plan that can be saved as a .pdf that, Anderson advises, should be reviewed by a professional builder or architect. The home owner can even add furniture, plants and people to get a full visual representation of their dream room or home.

Anderson is one of the nation’s most well known and well made line of windows and doors and now offers the lowly home owner the same computer-aided design tool used by many professionals to bring his or her own custom designed vision first to paper and then to life.