It’s impressive what a designer can do with a home interior to create a space that’s warm, welcoming, and mood-boosting—but without that right hit of daylighting, even the most stunning architectural project can feel dismal.

Whether framing a mountain view or swinging open to connect the living room to a breezy patio, windows are an essential design tool for creating happier, healthier spaces. And modern windows and glass doors are larger, stronger, and more energy-efficient than ever. Read on for eight inspiring residential projects that make space for bringing the outdoors in.

An Inviting Prefab Home in Martha’s Vineyard Is Flooded With Light

A Modern Rambler in North Dakota Overlooks a Grove of Century-Old Trees

This Modern Minneapolis Home Is Nestled in Minnesota’s Native Prairie Landscape

The great room of this Minneapolis home features 12-foot ceilings and expansive windows overlooking Baker Park Reserve. Throughout the home, builders Swanson Homes used a simple material palette of stone and wood to contrast with bold matte black finishes (including the streamlined Marvin window frames in Designer Black)." layout="wide" credit="Photo by Spacecrafting" photoUserId=""/>

A Unique Long Island Home, Designed to Capture the Sun

This Prefab Palm Springs Home Is Easy and Breezy

To take advantage of Palm Springs’ balmy climate, the homeowners designed their 2,110-square-foot house to embrace an indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Case in point: the "living platform" daybed that sits next to expansive lift-and-slide pocket doors by Marvin. " layout="wide" credit="Photo by Dwell Creative Services" photoUserId="6734643659613433856"/>

This New Brunswick Family Home Features an Awe-Inspiring 34-Foot-Tall Light Well

This Canadian residence, designed for a family of musicians, is centered around a 34-foot-tall light well, which floods the home with warm natural light. In the summer, this area is transformed into a heat chimney by drawing warm air up to the operable skylight. Cooler air flows in through the glazed Marvin Elevate® windows at the garden level, blending beauty and sustainability. " layout="" credit="Photo by Julian Parkinson" photoUserId=""/>

A Hudson Valley Getaway Where Scenery Provides Creative Inspiration

This Coastal Retreat Is a Contemporary Take on a Traditional Irish Cottage

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