ᐅ Are windows that don’t reach the floor in the living room outdated? What types of curtains work best?
Created on: 11 Feb 2024 09:03
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claubiblau
Hello,
we have basically finalized the floor plan and, after much consideration, decided against floor-to-ceiling windows in the dining area of the open kitchen-dining-living space. The location of the house is somewhat complex; the south side faces the street and the property is on a slope. This means people could easily look up from the street into the dining and living areas, and we don’t really like floor-to-ceiling windows that then need to be shaded with pleated blinds or similar. On the exterior, we have venetian blinds (raffstores). So, in the end, we removed the floor-to-ceiling windows on the south side and instead planned half-height windows with window sills (in the dining area a double window, in the living area a triple casement window). On the east side, we want to open the house with a large sliding door because there is an unobstructed view of the fields and nature.
Yesterday, my husband raised the question of whether these “normal” windows might look outdated and what (modern) options there are to decorate them with side curtains or something similar, as he worries the south-facing windows might look bare. Now I’m quite uncertain. Would you stick with the non-floor-to-ceiling windows? Do they appear too bare without curtains? What decorating ideas do you have? At the moment, you simply cannot find examples of non-floor-to-ceiling windows being used in modern living spaces, which makes me doubt our choice. Thank you very much for your help.
we have basically finalized the floor plan and, after much consideration, decided against floor-to-ceiling windows in the dining area of the open kitchen-dining-living space. The location of the house is somewhat complex; the south side faces the street and the property is on a slope. This means people could easily look up from the street into the dining and living areas, and we don’t really like floor-to-ceiling windows that then need to be shaded with pleated blinds or similar. On the exterior, we have venetian blinds (raffstores). So, in the end, we removed the floor-to-ceiling windows on the south side and instead planned half-height windows with window sills (in the dining area a double window, in the living area a triple casement window). On the east side, we want to open the house with a large sliding door because there is an unobstructed view of the fields and nature.
Yesterday, my husband raised the question of whether these “normal” windows might look outdated and what (modern) options there are to decorate them with side curtains or something similar, as he worries the south-facing windows might look bare. Now I’m quite uncertain. Would you stick with the non-floor-to-ceiling windows? Do they appear too bare without curtains? What decorating ideas do you have? At the moment, you simply cannot find examples of non-floor-to-ceiling windows being used in modern living spaces, which makes me doubt our choice. Thank you very much for your help.
haydee schrieb:
I don’t understand the indentation issue.It probably means that the kitchen and the wardrobe are located in an area that laypeople often incorrectly refer to as a "bay window."https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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claubiblau schrieb:
but we just wanted to make the most of the beautiful view over the field.I can understand that. claubiblau schrieb:
But something will probably be in front of the large sliding window.And that is exactly what will block the beautiful view. How is that supposed to look? A panoramic window with cluttered technology, a piece of furniture, or whatever – that just looks really bad. The view toward the distance immediately shifts to the nearby object that’s in front of it. Looking at it this way, the floor plan isn’t well thought-out at all.
I also find the pantry too prominent in this spot, and the kitchen feels very cramped here… but let’s stick to the topic of windows.
haydee schrieb:
Whether modern or not, you won’t feel comfortable if people outside can see your feet – though your feet aren’t really interesting to passersby.I also think the comfort argument should be the main reason to choose windows with a lower sill height. Personally, I would opt for patio doors with some planting in front. I don’t find the window placements very thoughtful: why should the living room, which already has a panoramic window, get a second one, and why have low sill windows right around the corner? In my opinion, that conflicts. If you need a place for the TV anyway, a small window near the dining area would be enough. I would give the dining area much more window space instead, and regardless of the window size, focus on the sightline! Try to create a direct view line from the entrance through the dining area to a window opposite. That looks much nicer.
Decoration:
If you place a nice sideboard or cupboard next to a window and put a basket or stool with a blanket or fur under the window, it looks good.
However, if you plan to install external blinds, be prepared that the windows will be partially or fully obscured or show stripes. I would probably choose pleated blinds instead.
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claubiblau12 Feb 2024 09:46Thank you for your support. I am now more at ease with the half-height windows, as the view to the south is not very attractive and, as mentioned, we also don’t want people to be able to see right under our dining table. The many windows facing south were partly decided based on the exterior appearance, since two double casement windows looked odd, and we thought that by converting the two floor-to-ceiling windows (originally planned here) into half-height windows, we could enlarge one south-facing window to keep the room bright enough. So, if we now reduce the size of the sliding door element slightly to gain more usable wall space and also decrease the number of south-facing windows, do you think the room will still be bright and welcoming enough?
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claubiblau12 Feb 2024 09:49Overall, it must be said that we have changed the floor plan multiple times (also due to the current prices). Not everything we envisioned (for example, a larger kitchen) is feasible for us at the moment, partly due to cost reasons but also because of the location and size of the building plot.
claubiblau schrieb:
The many windows facing south resulted partly from the exterior appearance, since two double casement windows looked odd. We can’t really judge that because you’re not showing us much of the design.
claubiblau schrieb:
So if we now reduce the sliding door slightly to have more usable space I wouldn’t do that.
I would rather think more carefully about the furniture layout and plan accordingly. For example, the sofa is blocking the great view. People sitting on the sofa enjoy the view less, or only for short moments, compared to occasionally catching a fantastic view from the kitchen-dining area. The sofa should ideally be on the left side of the plan, with the TV opposite. The office door above is unnecessary and should be removed.
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