Unlike owners of standard apartments, owners of private houses are not limited in the choice of shape, size and design of window openings, at least at the construction planning stage. If you are planning to build a house or are rebuilding a particular room, then the question of choosing the design of window openings will arise sooner or later.
Windows are usually called the eyes of the house and this is not surprising, because both the exterior and interior of your home largely depend on the design of the window. Window openings create the character and individuality of a building and shape its appearance. This is what concerns building facades. If we talk about the interior of the premises, then windows often occupy almost the entire wall in the room and very part of this wall is located opposite the entrance, which means that it inevitably affects the perception of the external appearance of the space.
Well-designed windows can transform the simplest interior design. Likewise, unsuitable windows can ruin the efforts of designers. After all, windows allow you to control the atmosphere of the room, the level of illumination and even the color palette.
However, it cannot be said that there is a universal window option suitable for any interior and exterior of the building. Each time, homeowners, together with designers and architects, create a unique image of their home, mixing various elements, designs and details, using increasingly modern technologies.
We hope that an impressive selection of interiors of private households, which depict various rooms according to the design methods and designs of window openings, will help you choose your ideal window design for your own home.
Panoramic windows
The latest trends in architecture and interior design are leaning towards the use of large panoramic windows. Wall-to-wall glazing, or even glass walls, is not only an opportunity to let in the maximum possible amount of natural light into a room, but also a way to radically change the appearance of a room, its character and essence.
Perhaps due to the mentality influenced by the climatic features of our country, the majority of our compatriots believe that panoramic windows are no longer for Russia, that it is “too cold.” For fear of freezing in the middle of the harsh Russian winter, many homeowners limit their ability to enjoy sunlight for as much time as possible during the day. And we are talking not only about personal and common rooms, but also about utilitarian premises. In our country, it is rare to see a bathroom in a standard apartment with a window. The same applies to utility rooms.
But modern energy-saving technologies allow us not to worry about frost; a large and bright window can be warm and functional. But this does not mean that the rule “the larger the window, the better” applies in all situations. Of course, it is necessary to consider the size and design of the window opening based on the general concept of the entire room.
Panoramic glazing can radically transform your bedroom, for example, erasing the boundaries of space. If there is a beautiful view outside your window, then why not let it flow inside the room? Thanks to modern technology, owners of private houses, mansions and cottages can afford the luxury of waking up with the first rays of the sun and watching the sunset from their own bedroom or living room.
Curtains in the attic
In a room under a roof with a sloping ceiling, it will not be possible to design window openings in the usual way. Attic curtains are hung either on a cornice fixed diagonally, or under the ceiling and secured with tiebacks.
In addition to standard curtains, you can use blinds that are mounted on a frame - ideal for windows located directly in the ceiling.
Strip glazing
This is the name given to several consecutive glass blocks, which are located one after the other and from the outside resemble a transparent tape. Obviously, for certain premises the height and length of such tapes can vary significantly. Strip glazing can add light and air to a strict modern design.
Recently, in kitchen design projects you can often notice strip glazing, which serves as an apron (or part of it), located above the working surfaces of the kitchen space. Among the obvious advantages of this arrangement of window openings, one can note the high level of illumination of the most important areas of the kitchen, not to mention the fact that preparing a delicious dish or washing dishes is much more pleasant if you have the opportunity to look at an excellent view of nature outside the window.
Glazing can occupy the entire wall above the work surfaces or occupy only a narrow strip. It all depends on whether you planned to place an upper tier of kitchen cabinets in your cooking area.
There is an option to create parallel strip glazing, which will not require sacrificing the top tier of kitchen storage systems. Of course, this option for enriching the kitchen with natural light is suitable for rooms with fairly high shelves.
Of course, strip glazing can be used not only in kitchen areas. Living rooms, offices, dining rooms and even bedrooms can harmoniously fit a series of glass blocks one after another into their interior.
Cafe curtains in the kitchen
Simple “grandmother’s” curtains, hiding only half of the window, have returned to country and modern interiors under a new, “European” name - cafe-style curtains. They are fixed on a rod or fishing line in the center of the window opening.
They can have a decorative function, being complemented with lace, ruffles, buttons, or they can mask the room from the street or shade the sunlight.
For cafe curtains, choose simple natural fabric with simple patterns - this design is devoid of pomp and looks organically in a rustic style. If desired, you can install a shelf above the bar for plants or kitchen utensils.
Custom shape
Currently, in addition to the standard rectangular shape for everyone, it is possible to make an energy-saving window of any configuration - round, oval, triangular, trapezoidal and diamond-shaped. The unusual shape instantly changes the appearance of the building and affects the interior of the room. Of course, making a window of a non-standard, or, more simply put, not rectangular shape, will take more time, and the cost will be higher. But the time and financial costs will pay off when you can see the image of your home outside and inside.
Round windows – portholes – can become an original element of the room’s interior. To do this, it is not necessary to decorate the room in a marine style; traditional furnishings or modern style will look harmonious with round window openings.
A window with a curved top can transform any interior. Its production and installation will take more time, but you will enjoy the excellent illumination of the room and the excellent appearance of the room for a very long time, so the costs will have time to be justified.
An arched window perfectly emphasizes the classic lines of the interior and can single-handedly transform the appearance of a room. The contrasting design of the window coverings in dark colors against the background of the light decoration of the room instantly makes it the center of attention, around which the entire space design concept is built.
Blinds for small windows
If the window opening is small, choose simple blinds for it. They will give the atmosphere a touch of modernity. They look good both in the bedroom and living room of a wooden house, as well as in the kitchen. They are easy to care for - just periodically wipe off dust with a damp cloth.
The products do not attract unnecessary attention - choose white blinds with thin slats to “dissolve” them against the background of the window. A great option if you want to create an emphasis on something else - furniture or decor.
Corner window
Not so long ago, designers around the world began to use this interesting design technique, with the help of which two windows are connected at right angles, forming a glass corner. If the windows are large enough, then the line between the external environment and the interior of the room is practically erased, creating the impression of the presence of a portal into nature.
Give preference to practical options
It is best when natural fabrics are used for curtains: cotton, linen, chintz. It is these materials that do not accumulate dust, allow air to pass through freely, and are washable best.
Pivot and tilt windows
As a rule, tilting and turning structures have small windows. Often these window models are used in utilitarian areas such as hallways, bathrooms, pantries and laundry rooms, and sometimes in the kitchen.
Turning windows in a dark contrasting frame serve not only as a source of light and fresh air, but also as an element of room decor, successfully harmonizing with the decoration of the staircase.
Hinged windows can often be found in bathrooms. Even small window openings can provide you with the necessary level of lighting. In addition, for rooms with high humidity, the ventilation function comes first. It’s great if you can organize an alternative option for natural ventilation, in addition to an electric hood.
And this is a version of a folding window with latches, thanks to which you can hold the window open without effort. An excellent solution for a private home - you can dine outside, admiring the sunset, and transfer food directly from the kitchen, through the window-counter.
Subtleties of use
Choosing energy-saving glass for a panoramic window is considered the most correct decision, however, it can also bring trouble from an unexpected direction. The point is the enhanced ability of the film or coating to reflect the sun's rays.
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Under harsh reflected light, plants can wilt, siding walls can fade, and plastic furniture can warp. The stone or concrete surface of the yard can also become very hot.
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The solution will be preliminary planning of the location of buildings and planting, selection of materials resistant to solar radiation.
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An important element that influences the final cost of a panoramic window is the fittings. It is preferable to use tilt-and-slide fittings with the following parameters:
- The system is designed for easy and smooth movement of window sashes (weighing from 100 to 150 kg), equipped with a closer function.
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- All windows are potentially susceptible to burglary. The design of high-quality fittings includes parts that securely fix the sash in the frame.
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- The sash can serve as a point of entry into the house during ventilation. To prevent this from happening, special fittings with a parallel displacement function have been developed. In this case, the sash moves along the perimeter of the frame by 5-6 mm. This mode minimizes heat loss, eliminates drafts and ensures fresh air circulation.
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Windows for attic rooms
Attic and attic spaces are not an easy place to organize living rooms. Roof designs that include windows in the original version are rare. Therefore, it is better to decide at the building planning stage whether you will use an attic or an attic and what kind of premises you want to place there; the number and scale of window openings will depend on this.
Obviously, when arranging an office, library or nursery in the attic or attic, it is necessary to provide the room with a sufficiently high level of illumination. In our country, there is a certain stereotype about attics - they are dark, dirty and non-residential premises, where, as a rule, the owners put all their unused (or rarely used) belongings. But these are additional square meters that can be rationally used by increasing the number of living rooms or utilitarian premises. After all, no matter how large a private house is, there is still not enough space.
Shuttlecocks
Another way to decorate a small window in a country house is to use flounces, which are frills made of fabric. They cover only the upper part of the window opening and serve as a decorative detail, since they provide neither privacy nor protection from the sun.
Thanks to the shuttlecock, you can admire the view from the window at any time. The solution will appeal to those who have abandoned traditional curtains, but do not want to leave the window opening undecorated.
Material, color and texture
Of course, plastic energy-saving profiles can now be safely called the leader in the window market, but this does not mean that wood has ceased to be used as a material for the manufacture of window frames. Especially when it comes to window openings of private and country houses, which are often decorated in country style or using certain elements of country style.
But now laminated profiles with a polymer film, which can imitate any texture, have begun to be actively used. Of course, “wooden” surfaces are most often ordered from window profile manufacturers. And this is quite obvious, because the fashion for wooden surfaces never goes away.
Using polymer film, you can create a visual reproduction of almost any material, such as metal or stainless steel.
Even in a standard white plastic window, there is an option to show individuality by ordering not a black seal, which is located between the frame and the glass, but, for example, a gray one. This way you can smooth out the contrast, not to mention the fact that lighter colors in the window design visually increase it.
Contrasting, dark window frames can become the focal point of a room, attracting all eyes. Of course, such windows do not need to be decorated with textiles, acting as full participants in shaping the image of the room.
Decide on a style
Let's look at the example of three main styles that are suitable for any dacha. They all create a warm, comfortable atmosphere in their own way. These styles include country, eco-style and Provence.
Examples of glazing rooms in a private house
Bedroom
Combining windows of various sizes and shapes within one room allows you to create not only an interesting interior, but also provide the room with the necessary level of natural light.
Living room
One of the most important rooms in a city private home or country home is the living room. As a rule, this is a fairly large room that can boast a whole set of windows of impressive size.
With the help of narrow, high windows, you can give the interior a touch of European style. Typically, similar models of window openings are used in English design projects.
Bathroom
In private houses, bathroom spaces can boast impressive sizes, unlike their urban counterparts, confined within the framework of urban standard apartments. And the consequence of this is, first of all, the opportunity, in principle, to install a window, and sometimes more than one, and quite a large one.
Office, library
In rooms where active work, creative activities, and reading will be carried out, it is necessary to ensure a high level of illumination, sometimes for this it is necessary to resort to additional installation of windows.
Children's room
For children's bedrooms and playrooms, in addition to the issue of sufficient lighting and ventilation, the issue of safety is quite acute. Currently, manufacturers of window profiles offer many options for “secret” locks that small children are unable to open on their own.
Curtains with garters
A curtain is a canvas made of heavy, dense fabric.
At the dacha they are used to decorate large windows, and are also used in spacious rooms where it is necessary to create a feeling of comfort and privacy. Curtains are often complemented with tiebacks that form picturesque folds. They soften the roughness of log or plank walls. Look good paired with translucent curtains.
Homemade run
When designing window openings of non-standard sizes, the production of the lintel (its filling) is carried out at the location. To do this you will need to perform the following typical operations:
- first of all, the masonry surfaces on the sides of the window opening are cleaned of mortar residues;
- after this they are thoroughly primed;
- At the final stage of work, formwork is installed at the location of the lintel.
Formwork
Reinforcement
Upon completion of these procedures, a thin layer of pre-prepared concrete mixture is poured into the formwork, after which a reinforcing mesh is immediately placed there. After this, you can continue pouring the lintel, followed by placing another reinforcing fill in the concrete. When dismantling the formwork, it should be taken into account that it is not always possible to dismantle its lower part.
Supports for formwork
Lintel laying
When decorating window openings lined with facing bricks (the so-called facing brickwork), in order to preserve its decorative advantages, it is allowed to use channels (wide metal corners). In this case, the visible part of the purlin will be located only on the inside of the load-bearing wall.
Laying a figured window opening
At the same time, there should not be any noticeable traces of the presence of a lintel on its façade surface.
Tulle with embroidery
To fit lace fabrics into the interior of a modern apartment requires special skill and style. What to do with old tulle curtains? Tulle looks most harmonious in settings with a Provence, country and shabby chic slant, and such curtains seem to be created for a country house.
Tulle fabric with embroidery adds romance to the room, looks slightly naive, but at the same time very elegant.
Internal shutters
To some, wooden shutters in a country house seem outdated, but they are actively used in design projects and add originality to the room. The products reliably protect from the sun and can completely darken the room - useful for families with small children who need to sleep during the day or go to bed before dark.
Shutters painted in bright colors become the main accent of the interior. But if you want to “hide” them, choose paint to match the walls.
Leading window manufacturers
Basically, plastic double-glazed windows that are sold in the Russian Federation are, to some extent, imported products, because the fittings for them are brought from other countries. Assembly is carried out on site at enterprises that are partners of manufacturers of profiles and components. The quality of the double-glazed windows depends on the material and installation. Considerable importance lies in the choice of double-glazed windows and profiles. A double-glazed window with several chambers better retains heat and insulates noise. However, due to the larger number of glasses, the weight of the structure increases significantly.
Attention!
If the walls of the house are not very thick, it is not recommended to install very heavy and thick double-glazed windows.
All over Russia, many companies assemble plastic structures, so there is no way to choose the best. However, there are companies that produce high quality profiles. A large number of people know them.
Swedish producers
There are few Swedish companies in Russia. Since the cost of products is high, many take their design as a model. And they make their own. The Swedish company develops and produces high quality wooden window frames. The products are resistant to moisture, as they are impregnated with antiseptics. The company produces windows with:
- energy-saving glass;
- doors that open inward and outward;
- with triple and double glazing.
You can buy windows from them in which the sashes are hung from above or rotate. The company produces frames in the shape of a triangle or a circle.
Choosing a cornice
The cornice is the finishing touch that should not be overlooked. Ready-made curtain rods are available in specialized stores, from home supermarkets to shopping centers. Curtain rods in a wooden house can be of a variety of styles, the main thing is that they match the type of curtains. In wood furnishings, simplicity is the key to a clean and harmonious interior.
Curved cornice for rustic style
Original wrought iron cornice with transparent curtain
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Proper window design can have a big impact on the completeness of the design of rooms in a country house. Window treatment with curtains creates a focal point in a room, adds subtle shade to furniture accents, or enhances the natural light in a room.
