ᐅ Window sill height 130 cm in the bedroom / home office?

Created on: 23 Nov 2021 17:37
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audiophilone
Hello... we have the following issue. Since we don’t want too many different window heights in the house and also don’t find the transition from a 130cm (51 inches) sill height to a low window in the same room or at the junctions particularly attractive, we are facing the above-mentioned problem. Actually, I’m not even sure if it’s really a problem.

West elevation of a two-story house as an architect’s design drawing with windows and entrance door.


South elevation of a modern building with garage on the left, multiple windows and flat roofs.


North elevation of a modern building, two levels, rows of windows and dimension lines.


East elevation of a modern house with flat roof, large window front and doors.
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kbt09
23 Nov 2021 19:18
audiophilone schrieb:

But maybe someone has an idea on how to improve fairness between exterior and interior?
How are you supposed to decide without a floor plan?

And I agree with @Smialbuddler ... a parapet height of 130 cm (51 inches) often gives the interior a somewhat "basement feel," because you end up seeing a lot of wall.
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Ysop***
23 Nov 2021 19:26
audiophilone schrieb:

But maybe someone has an idea on how to make the exterior and interior more balanced?

Why exactly is the parapet height of 130cm (51 inches) so important? It seems to be fixed. I also find it a bit too high.
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audiophilone
23 Nov 2021 19:39
Well, we are a bit lost right now... 130 because we wanted that height in the bathroom or at least something higher. The floor plans are still not quite right regarding the windows, we have already tried many options. But the rooms should stay as they are.

Grundriss eines Hauses: Flur, Arbeitszimmer, Bad, Schlafen, Kind, Ankleide.


Grundriss eines Hauses mit Flur, Arbeitszimmer, Kinderzimmer, Schlafen, Bad und Ankleide
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pagoni2020
23 Nov 2021 19:43
I would consider the intended use of the room in each case. We also have taller windows in the bathroom, and in hindsight, I would do that differently. What other reason is there for this, besides the exterior appearance? We wouldn’t like the house any less if there were lower windows in that spot.

I once asked my friend the same questions, and he gave a dry reply: “Do you often sit in the garden and look at the position of the windows?” Question answered!

Apparently, architects tend to focus more on the exterior appearance (after all, it is their publicly visible design), while interior designers pay more attention to the interior and functionality. Ah… that probably explains the job titles 😀.

Unless there is a very specific practical purpose for such a window in the room, I wouldn’t set the windowsill so high.
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pagoni2020
23 Nov 2021 19:46
@audiophilone am I correct in seeing that you uploaded the upper floor twice? Or are you really so confused that you are building two identical floors without a kitchen, living room, etc.? 😱 Maybe a new life plan ?? 😀
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audiophilone
23 Nov 2021 19:53
Sorry, I’m completely confused...

Floor plan of a house with hallway, bathroom, bedroom, dressing room, office, child's room, stairs, and dimensions.