ᐅ Is a long fixed-glass window in the dining and sleeping areas practical?

Hello,

what do you think about a tall, narrow window starting at 1.16 m (3 ft 10 in) above the finished floor level in the dining area, measuring 1.88 m by 1.01 m (6 ft 2 in by 3 ft 4 in)? Attached as File 1 is the window detail, which will be installed on the south side and is fixed glazing. Since the window frame begins at 1.16 m (3 ft 10 in), the glass area will likely start around 1.25 m (4 ft 1 in). We are still planning with the architect, who suggested this design and believes the height is appropriate and represents a modern window arrangement. Although both of us are relatively tall (1.9 m and 1.79 m; 6 ft 3 in and 5 ft 10 in), this window height seems a bit too high for the dining room, and it might be difficult to have a proper outside view.

Does anyone have a tall, narrow window in their living or dining room, and what height above finished floor do you find works well? Feel free to share any other comments on such windows in living and dining areas.

A second question is whether it might feel disturbing to have a similar window installed behind the bed in the bedroom. Attached as File 2 is the window view, which will be placed on the west side on the first floor and is fixed glazing. We would install blinds in front of this bedroom window. However, we are unsure if it makes sense in general to have such a window located above the bed.

Best regards,
Robert

Good evening, we have windows like these in the bathroom, and to this day I don’t understand why. Ours are not fixed glazed, but they don’t open as easily as a "normal" window. That’s frustrating. What benefits do you expect from choosing this type of window? Why does the architect recommend it? I would suggest going for a large window with good shading instead! That also looks modern if that’s what you’re aiming for.

In the bedroom, I would reconsider as well. Maybe you have the option to create light on both sides of the bed.

Best regards, Jasmin

We have planned several such windows. Two more in the living room (including one above the sofa) and one in the bathroom above the bathtub. In the bedroom above the bed, we actually planned it only because there will be a patio door of the same width below it in the living room. So, it’s just for the symmetrical exterior appearance. Kind of pointless, isn’t it?

Forsberg21 schrieb:

Does anyone have a long, narrow window in the living or dining area, and what height above the finished floor do you consider well chosen?

I have something similar in my living room. The sill height is about 65cm (25.5 inches) — so it’s more like a panoramic window. I really like it. I think your height is "silly."

How do you plan to clean these fixed-pane windows from the outside, especially on the upper floor?

Also consider other window sizes. We based our decisions partly on the exterior appearance. Did it improve the interior functionality? Not really.
Above the bathtub, having the window positioned so you can look outside while bathing can be very nice, depending on the surroundings. Do you have another window planned for the bathroom?
I don’t quite understand the window at the dining table—are you trying to hide from neighbors, or is the view really that unpleasant? Keep in mind that when you’re sitting there, you’ll mostly be looking up at the sky...
Why not share your plans, including the surroundings and exterior views?