Adding windows to a home is a great way to bring the outdoors in—especially when you’re spending more time indoors than usual, as most of us have over the past year. Here are some outstanding window setups that showcase even more impressive views, from a rocky cliff near a lake in Idaho to the base of a volcano in Chile.

A Serene Vacation Rental on Scotland’s Isle of Skye

A Stunning, Stone-Clad Home in the Italian Alps

A 6,800-Square-Foot Retreat on a Rocky Idaho Lakefront

A Tree House Hotel in China That Branches Out From a Spiral Staircase

A Box-Like Home in the Netherlands With Industrial Vibes and Bucolic Views

A Fairytale-Inspired Rental Cottage in Ireland

A Vacation Home on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast

A Renovated Sea Ranch Along the Pacific Coast

A Black Timber Home Near an Active Volcano in Chile

A Cavernous Loft in Chicago’s Motor Row District

Vladimir Radutny Architects renovated this 2,250-square-foot loft in a century-old Chicago building that was initially built for automotive assembly and display. Now, “as one moves between levels, a variety of unexpected vantage points and views are revealed," the architects explain." layout="" credit="Photo by Mike Schwartz" photoUserId=""/>

A Minnesota Cabin With Two Rectangular Volumes

A Semi-Modular Beach House in Tasmania

A Radiant Sydney Home Atop a Sandstone Ridge

A Scandinavian-Inspired Cabin in Montana

A Funky ’70s Condo in Oregon

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