Window Shopping: Creative Window Designs for Every Style of Home
When standard windows just won't cut it, these innovative options are a breath of fresh design air
Sure, you can always go with classic single- or double-hung windows, but what if you want something more creative? From pivoting, French and accordion-style windows to the truly different (tree trunks, garage doors), these window designs featured throughout Houzz have charm, innovation and style in spades. See if one sparks your imagination.
Garage door. A unique alternative to the average window, glass-paned garage doors slide right up to the ceiling and out of the way. Slick, with a definite industrial vibe, a window like this would work well in an urban apartment or loft.
WORKS WITH: Urban, modern, contemporary, industrial
WORKS WITH: Urban, modern, contemporary, industrial
Pivoting. Turning on a centre pivot, the custom windows shown here provide light, air and beauty in an artist’s studio. Central pivoting windows do take up extra space when open, so be sure to plan furniture arrangements in advance to allow room. The pro? Pivoting windows definitely have that wow factor, adding architectural interest to any room they are in.
WORKS WITH: Any style
WORKS WITH: Any style
Vertical. The tall panes of glass and warm wood framing in this Frank Lloyd Wright home echo the vertical lines of the trees outside the windows, creating a seamless transition from indoors to out. A riff on this design would work well in a modern living space – especially one with high ceilings.
WORKS WITH: Bungalow, modern, contemporary, rustic
WORKS WITH: Bungalow, modern, contemporary, rustic
Bump-out with planters. Simple and well proportioned, this window bump-out adds interest to the exterior of the home and includes a planter box as well. Having built-in window boxes is a wonderful idea, especially in closely built communities where you would like additional privacy.
WORKS WITH: Contemporary, modern, urban
WORKS WITH: Contemporary, modern, urban
Bi-fold. A bank of accordion-style bi-fold windows like these would be elegant in a master bedroom, kitchen or breakfast nook. Built-in shelving and cabinetry beneath the windows doesn’t let a centimetre of space go to waste.
WORKS WITH: Any style
WORKS WITH: Any style
Low hopper windows. This potting room addition to a 1919 bungalow includes classic double-hung windows above a potting bench and inward-opening hopper windows below. The lower windows allow for extra air circulation in the room, which assists plant growth … and they look stunning!
WORKS WITH: Bungalow, traditional
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WORKS WITH: Bungalow, traditional
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WORKS WITH: Rustic style