My Houzz: Contemporary Country Style in the Netherlands

9. To create a sense of arrivalMany traditional period homes, centuries old, use internal windows and doors in hallways to not only borrow light for these darkened spaces but to introduce you to the spaces you are about to enter. In this contemporary home, the open glazed doors invite you into the dining space, providing you a small glimpse of what lays ahead, and beckoning you into the room. It is a great way to create anticipation and provide a sense of arrival.

internal windows instead of walls or opaque