Which Windows and Doors Offer the Best Views?
By: Architectural Visions
The windows and doors you select for your home reflect your unique preferences and priorities. Windows and doors aren’t a one-size-fits-all approach — they are what connects the indoors to the outdoors and can be adjusted based on the level of connection you crave inside your home. Whether it’s for a lake house, mountain home, country cottage or your full-time residence, taking the scenery into consideration when you replace your windows can drastically change your views and offer the best of indoor outdoor living. Read on to be inspired by ideas for windows and doors that offer great views.
Key takeaways for windows and doors with the best views:
- Windows that highlight the exterior views make the outside scenery a focal point of your home.
- Expansive broad windows, such as floor-to-ceiling windows and door walls, will make you feel like you’re outdoors when you’re sitting in your living room.
- Selecting an interior décor scheme that complements the outdoor scenery helps to unite the indoor and outdoors. Blues, whites and greens can create this harmony.
- There is also a lack of privacy with expansive windows that offer unparalleled views of the outdoors. You may want window treatments to provide privacy when you need it and to block harsh sunlight.
Windows that frame the outdoor scenery
Windows highlighting the exterior views make the outside scenery a focal point of your home. Unfortunately, no matter how beautiful these views are, if you don’t have the correct windows in place, you won’t be able to soak up the exterior views from the indoors.
Below are some of the best window choices to frame the outdoor scenery and flood the house with natural light:
- Picture windows
Velux Skylight Windows
- Bay windows
- Skylights
Suppose you live in an area with moisture or you’re close to a body of water. In that case, it’s also essential to select moisture and humidity-resistant windows that will keep your windows and framing in the best long-term condition, so you can enjoy the views for years to come. For example, fiberglass framing as an alternative to wood framing offers a wood-like look without the risk of moisture damage.
Broad windows
Expansive broad windows will make you feel like you’re outdoors while you sit in your living room. Sweeping windows combined with an open layout and complementary décor color palette will help to further maximize the outside views.
Below are some of the best window choices to frame the outdoor scenery and flood the house with natural light:
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Door walls
- Skylights
When you’re installing broad windows, it’s essential to consider energy-efficient options. Energy-efficient windows can reduce the home’s overall energy costs and ensure the house feels optimal during hot summers and cold winters. Energy-efficient windows typically have multiple panes of glass, which provide insulation and block heat from entering and exiting the house.
Complementary colors to unite the indoors and outdoors
Selecting an interior décor scheme that complements the outdoor scenery helps to unite the indoor and outdoors. Natural colors, such as blues, greens and whites, are a perfect base palette for a home that connects the interior and exterior. Blue picks up the hues from the sky, green mimics the landscape and white lends to a crisp, airy space. Anchoring this classic color combination with muted colors like grays and creams or bolder colors, such as reds or navy will help add further dimension.
Window treatments
Because of the sweeping size of windows that highlight the outdoors, there is also a lack of privacy that comes with these unparalleled views. You may want window treatments to provide privacy when you need it and to block harsh sunlight. Because of the size of broad windows that frame the outdoor scenery, window treatments that will cover these windows come at a higher price point, so it’s wise to budget this cost into the overall project from the beginning. From curtains, Roman shades, automated shades, or plantation shutters, a thoughtfully designed window treatment can offer privacy for any sized window.
AVI Windows & Doors
Turn to a professional to help you replace windows to maximize your views of the outdoors by contacting the experts at AVI. AVI is your one-stop shop for all types of windows, with in-person and online service options. Please don’t hesitate to contact us online or come by one of our Southeast locations and let us help you!