Corner Windows: What You Need to Know
By: Architectural Visions
Corner windows are a bold design choice that can dramatically impact a room’s appearance. Corner windows also beautifully capture the exterior views, bringing the outdoors inside and filling the room with plenty of natural light. If you are considering installing corner windows in your home, read on for everything you need to know.
Key takeaways for corner windows:
- Corner windows come in different styles, such as floor-to-ceiling, picture windows, or patio doors.
- Corner windows can come with frames and grids or without. Window grids are a decorative element that create a more traditional look, and windows without grids may look more contemporary.
- Placing a furniture piece, such as a bench, a set of armchairs, an l-shaped sofa, or a built-in bench, creates a beautiful spot to curl up under and enjoy the picturesque exterior views.
- Putting a desk in the corner under the corner windows will fill the space and let you take in the exterior views and soak in the natural light as you work.
- Corner windows can be complex to design and install, so hiring window professionals to design and install your corner windows will ensure that windows seamlessly integrate with your home’s architectural design and are installed safely.
Types of corner windows
Corner windows come in different styles and have different design elements. Several of the different corner windows you may choose to install in your home include: floor-to-ceiling, picture windows, or patio doors.
Corner windows can come with frames and grids or without. Window grids, also known as frames or muntins, serve as a primarily decorative element. Window grids create a traditional look, whereas corner windows without grids create a more contemporary appearance.
Design ideas for corner windows
Corner windows are a backdrop for many different design scenarios. Below are some ways to maximize the function of your corner windows.
Install a seating space
Whether you place a furniture piece, such as a bench, a set of armchairs or an l-shaped sofa, or a built-in bench, corner windows are an excellent spot to curl up under and enjoy the picturesque exterior views. Especially if the windows aren’t floor-to-ceiling, seating helps to fill in the blank wall space under the windows, creating a complete looking space.
Design a desk area
Putting a desk in the corner under the corner windows will fill the space and let you take in the exterior views and soak in the natural light as you work. A built-in or round desk will fill in the space and create a beautiful yet functional space.
Create more kitchen space
Corner windows in the kitchen can help create a more functional space. Building countertops under the corner windows will provide more surface space for food prep and brighten up this frequently used space in the house.
Installing corner windows
Corner windows can be complex to design and install. Hiring window professionals to help you design and install your corner windows will ensure the windows seamlessly integrate with your home’s architectural design and are installed safely to last many years.
AVI Windows & Doors
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