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Thoughtful Window Design Turns Home Views Into Features

Windows can do more than let sunlight into a home.

They can help decide how people use a room and what they notice first.

A window can be placed to show a tree, garden, courtyard or patch of sky.

A seat built into the wall can turn an unused corner into a cozy place.

Curtains hung near the ceiling and reaching the floor can make a window look taller.

Different rooms can have different kinds of windows.

Furniture and decorations should not block an attractive view.

Sometimes the best design choice is to leave the area around a window mostly empty.

Key facts

Main principle: Window impact is shaped by proportion, placement and the view beyond the glass.
Window seating: Built-in timber or stone platforms can create seating that feels integrated with the architecture.
Storage: Storage can be concealed beneath a window seat when the mechanism remains out of sight.
Curtain placement: Tracks placed close to the ceiling and fabric falling to the floor can give windows greater presence.
Window variety: Large, small, corner and narrow vertical windows can serve different rooms and purposes.
View design: Courtyards, trees, water features and framed garden views can give windows a stronger purpose.
Open space: Leaving the floor and sightline clear can allow light, architecture and views to define the room.

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