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494 Windows Design Photos And Ideas

Modern windows have the vital task of connecting your home with the outside world. Bringing in air and light, they provide opportunities for contemplation when arranged above a dining nook, or a portal to the natural world when overlooking an oceanside scene. Framed with wood, metal, or vinyl, these inspiring window designs range from skylights to picture windows.

The master bedroom features an antique Norwegian bed rebuilt by Strønes Snekkerversksted.
While once not much of a looker, the redone property now boasts a sauna, among other luxurious amenities.
The open-air sides provide an opportunity for connection between those inside the structure and those passing by it.
Special moments are integrated throughout the home which provide function for both the parents and kids. Here, a deep window doubles as a reading nook.
Large expanses of glass lead to the deck and panoramic desert views.
Rustic stairs lead to a pair of dormitory-style bedrooms with west-facing windows.
Plants and antique shelving serve as a divide between the check-in area and the rest of the lobby, which includes the dining area of Dóttir, the hotel's restaurant.
The main level houses the kitchen, dining, and living spaces, tied together by a continuous wooden wainscot whose series of half-round profiles echoes the design of the conduit screen outside.
Large windows in the upstairs bedrooms create the illusion of being immersed in the treetops. The custom furniture is by Santiago Torres.
The perimetral circulations became into interior corridors
"As one moves between levels, a variety of unexpected vantage points and views are revealed," says the firm.
Homes with abundant natural light are optimal for an indoor garden.
This cozy perch is begging you to sit down with a good book.
“I think my favorite part of the house is the dining area in the great room,” says Kieron. “It points one’s gaze toward the majestic canopy of the cypress hedgerow abutting the Gualala river; I never tire of that landscape. Also, in the stillness of the early morning, the deer graze around the glass box that is Skyfall, and I feel like roles have reversed and they have come to visit their human zoo.”
“I wanted it to feel almost like you’re in a helicopter when you’re on the top floor,” adds Clive.
Pivoting brass shutters were custom built to highlight the shape of the windows. They can be turned to block views for privacy.
In the front yard, an existing jacaranda tree anchors the otherwise new landscape design.
The interior design includes dedicated spaces for the family's creative pursuits, such as music, art, and cooking.
Openings in the slats connect to the apartment’s HVAC system. “The wooden panels between the living room and the master suite hides all the air conditioning equipment and can be opened anytime,” says the firm.
The stretch of windows on this wall is over 42 feet long. An Atollo table lamp sits on the counter.
The backyard garden is an oasis from city life, with room for plenty of outdoor seating. Mossman also revived a small, detached studio off to the left.
Operable windows allow for natural ventilation and can be securely closed during typhoon season.
CVC House by Estudio MMX
A gradient of skylights in the hallway ranges from a vermilion triangle at the master bedroom end to a bright yellow at the living area.
Rectangular cutouts add a whimsical touch to the playhouse.
The master bedroom and a lofted child’s room are situated on opposite ends of the home, linked together by a catwalk that overlooks the main lower living areas.
Ten-foot windows frame views of a Zen garden built along the exterior in front of the home.
The lower level is lined with walls of glass, including clerestory windows that distribute light throughout the residence.
Windows frame spectacular views of the landscape.
Dappled light streams in through the louvers, avoiding overheating from the sun but still providing enough daylight to reduce the need for electrical lighting during the day.
The secondary, internal facade of glass can be opened and closed with large sliding glass doors. Bedrooms contain minimal furniture that is produced as prefabricated sections that are then inserted into the frame created by the steel structure.
Upon entering the home, a central gathering of clerestory windows immediately focuses the view. Architects Bridgett Shank and Megan Carter refer to this architectural feature as a ‘light monitor.’
Another view of the library and an expansive window that floods the space in natural light.
“When it came to designing the inside of the home, we wanted to have your eye continue on through the glass instead of landing on a lot of details,” comments Liz.
“When it came to designing the inside of the home, we wanted to have your eye continue on through the glass instead of landing on a lot of details,” comments Liz.
Derek Gray of Bay West Builders made the entry bench from wood earmarked for an unbuilt breakfast bar. Radiant-heated concrete floors offer a polished counterpoint to the board-formed walls outside.
A painting by Fleur’s mother is displayed on the stair.
Throughout the house, the architects oriented windows to capture views of the large oak trees on the property.
The living room of Wood H by Dualchas Architects has a sweeping view of the surrounding landscape and the Atlantic Ocean.
Windows are deeply recessed into the home's original masonry walls, which are thick and solid. Martins | Afonso Atelier de Design opted to clad the frames of the windows with wood and create sitting nooks that take advantage of this depth.
“My team and I are big fans of Marvin products,” says Anderson. “Designed and manufactured here in Minnesota, they’re ideal for local modern and traditional homes and cabins, as well as our other projects across the country.”
Wooden beams extend beyond the structure to create shading trellises for the terraces at the front and the back of architect Ray Kappe's Los Angeles home.
One of the highlights of these cabins are the mountain views that fill its rooms.
The plan of this house in British Columbia by Vancouver architects Heather Howat and David Battersby of BattersbyHowat Architects revolves around a rocky outcropping lush with life that acts as the home’s central atrium. The granite was left intact in order to serve as the nucleus of the courtyard, and the walls of windows draw a wealth of natural daylight into the back of the building.
Sunlight pours into all sides of the interior, lending living spaces the scientifically proven benefits of increased exposure to natural light.
Cozy on up to the bespoke bar and enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail with views of Antwerp.
The bar at August is a luxe, comfortable setting in which to relax after work or to enjoy a drink with friends on the weekend.
The open plan layout features a double-height central space.
The skylight makes for a sculptural and functional element in the ceiling, and the dividing plane between the two parts of the roof resolves a potential issue with their geometry. The type of light that comes in varies from bright and clear to more ethereal and evocative.
The two curves of the roof meet together at the center, creating a sculptural skylight that bounces light off of a dividing plane of concrete.
The view of the church from the upstairs dormer.
A series of skylights filters light from above and strengthens the relationship to the site and nature.
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