ᐅ What window widths are typically installed?

We are currently working on the floor plans... and somehow we’re not quite getting the windows right :-(

We are really uncertain about the window heights and widths on the upper floor (kids’ rooms/bedrooms).
For example, the architect’s floor plan shows approximately 2.385 m (7 ft 10 in) by 1.27 m (4 ft 2 in).

Now we’re hesitating whether to go with that size or choose a smaller height, like 1.10 m (3 ft 7 in), 1.00 m (3 ft 3 in), or something similar.
We’ve seen windows with a height of 1.00 m (3 ft 3 in) at friends’ places, and they looked fine... hmm.

Why did you decide on your window sizes?

Of course, it always depends on the individual floor plan and personal preferences, but the experience of professionals and people already living in their homes could be really helpful.

Naturally, the design will also be open to some teasing and head-shaking here in the forum. 🙂

Thanks a lot, and now it’s time for the kids to cool off for a bit.

Hello,

I don't quite understand the question about the height. Are you asking whether it should be floor-to-ceiling or a standard double door?

You wouldn’t make a window 1 meter (3.3 feet) tall and 1.27 meters (4.2 feet) wide—how would that look? Our construction company advised against making a single casement window wider than 1.20 meters (3.9 feet), as it might eventually sag or come loose. In the children's rooms, we have two windows each: a floor-to-ceiling window (as tall as possible) that is 1.76 meters (5.8 feet) wide and a window 1.40 meters (4.6 feet) tall and 1 meter (3.3 feet) wide. These windows make the rooms nice and bright—I would definitely design it the same way again. Under no circumstances would I plan just one small window; that would make the room far too dark.

Best regards,
Sabine

Windows provide light and a view. For natural light, the ratio between window area and room area is important. However, windows also represent cooling surfaces, which is why they are often made smaller on the north side.

The higher the "wall" between the top of the window and the ceiling, the less light reaches the ceiling, can be reflected by it, and contribute to the sense of brightness.

A view can only be enjoyed through the glass panes, not through the frames (or through parapets). In this sense, window frames can also become a "barrier to the view."

Additionally, windows shape the facade—in their size, proportion, and so on. A mix of different formats can quickly appear unplanned or incoherent.

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xxsonicxx schrieb:
Of course, the design will also be shared here for some criticism and head shaking )

We don’t want to criticize, but rather to help and warn against unintentional mistakes or to raise awareness.
In this respect, your question about the windows is just the right moment to open the discussion about the rest, so that the windows match the house.

niri09 schrieb:
Hello,

I’m not quite sure about the height part—do you mean whether the window should be floor-to-ceiling or a standard double casement?

...maybe I didn’t explain it very well...

Example: Window length = 2.385 m (7 ft 10 in) x height = 1.27 m (4 ft 2 in)

In other words, we’re not sure if the window height of 1.27 m (4 ft 2 in) is too tall and are considering changing it to something like 2.385 m (7 ft 10 in) x approximately 1.00 m (3 ft 3 in).

...hope that’s clearer.