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Floor to ceiling windows - yay or nay?

Emmeline Westin
8 anni fa
Ultima modifica:6 anni fa

They are building a lot around our office and most buildings have floor-to-ceiling windows. It seems this is the design of the future, but do you like it? Vote below and let us know your thoughts!


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  • skyhacienda
    8 anni fa

    With a view like ours it would have been madness not to install floor to ceiling windows!


    • Commenti (53)

    • PRO
      Windsor fireplaces & interiors
      8 anni fa

      Not a good site can be seen.

    • PRO
      Wood Window Alliance
      8 anni fa

      Great for the exhibitionists among us. Seriously, though, as rooms get smaller, it's important to make the most of the view.

    • Frank
      8 anni fa
      Love them for the light they can bring in, but not entirely sure the bathroom is the best choice of location for their use. Once switchable transparency becomes affordable they might see more widespread use. After all, while we might well all aspire to a property in prime central London with uninterrupted views of the countryside and none of those privacy-invading nuisances commonly known as "lovely neighbours" around ;-) few of us have that, or are likely to get it. Wonder how many people got them and regret it after noticing how much more outsiders can see of them now!
    • PRO
      Sophie Nguyen Architects
      8 anni fa

      Yes to Floor to ceiling windows, the world is vertical! For those who want privacy, opt for full height roller blinds.

    • Laraine Clarke
      8 anni fa
      I used to live in rural France with spectacular open views. But one cannot spend all day staring at a view. I did enjoy having a large conservatory, where I could relax and enjoy my surroundings when I had the time. I'm actually a private person and would not want to make myself feel exposed and vulnerable, not even for the wow factor, which often means the ' envy' factor to my mind.
    • johunt
      8 anni fa
      Just moved into a new build with floor to ceiling windows in my bedroom, sitting room and kitchen. The house in on a hill so I marvel everyday at the views it affords me. Love them and can't wait to watch the seasons unfold
    • User
      8 anni fa

      Absolutely! We love the light, bright and airy feeling provided by glazing.

    • astartestar
      8 anni fa

      I was so pleased to see that Kevin McCloud does not like these enormous windows. It shows what an extraordinarily tactful person he is.

      I'm afraid I agree with him. I don't think they are aesthetic because they are so disproportionate as to throw everything else out of perspective. And then there is the carbon footprint and general environmental considerations.

      If you have a wonderful view why not have a window cut down to waist or shoulder height? You can see it all then. Or do your feet have eyes?

      Alternatively, instead of sitting in a chair like a gumby, why not get out there into the view, and enjoy it that way (and stop being such a couch-potato at the same time)?




    • drpepe101
      8 anni fa
      Voted yes, but Not bedrooms & not bathrooms.
    • lindalovie55
      8 anni fa

      would terrify me. would have to install some type of metal railings at least waist high.....lest I slipped ....and bye bye me....

    • alisonss
      8 anni fa

      Skyhacienda - where in the world are you? That looks like the most fabulous place I've ever seen! Are you a hotel?

    • skyhacienda
      8 anni fa

      We are near Sucre in Bolivia and, at the moment, we are operating as a small boutique hotel, with just two rooms.

    • alisonss
      8 anni fa

      Could you give your website address please? Thank you :)

    • skyhacienda
      8 anni fa

      www.skyhacienda.com

    • PRO
      Spacium Architecture
      8 anni fa

      Definitely a Yes! Get as much light as possible into your rooms, especially those facing the garden to bring the outside in.

    • PRO
      P & P Maintenance Services
      8 anni fa

      Lovely design feature!! Especially if there is a good view outside.

    • Alison Heppell
      8 anni fa
      No not in bathrooms
    • broadleaves
      8 anni fa

      Nice in a hotel or office but a bit difficult to live with in a home. We have a large window that takes up the whole of our lounge. I feel exposed and its hard to find some window dressing that doesn't fight with the modern style of the window.

    • PRO
      Glass Design Solutions Ltd
      8 anni fa

      Lovely design feature if you want to see a fantastic view.

    • Jess B
      7 anni fa

      luzsch them but....defo not in a bathroom.....

    • lindalovie55
      7 anni fa

      love the windows but would need some type of rail across the middle or I'd be afraid to go too close All in the mind I suppose,but genuine fear of tripping

    • PRO
      AlenaCDesign
      7 anni fa

      I love large windows but don't feel comfortable if window reaches the floor level. I will say Yes to large window and add that it should have low window sill as a little boundary from inside and outside.

    • PRO
      Atelier ANTA-ARTY
      7 anni fa

      I love big windows and transparent walls)

    • PRO
      Rousseau Design Ltd
      7 anni fa

      big windows = lots of natural light so yes big fan


    • PRO
      Wood Window Alliance
      7 anni fa

      Big windows are great if you've got good views. But big windows mean small walls. Some of us need bookcases and pictures....

    • PRO
      Yorkshire Fabric Shop
      7 anni fa

      great design feature, especially if you have a great view to look at!

    • PRO
      Oasys Property Solutions
      7 anni fa

      They are a far cheaper alternative to doors and we have specified on many projects. An alternative is down to a height suitable for seating. This is useful where there is potential for splash back of dirt onto the glazing.


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    • PRO
      ROMALA DESIGN LTD
      7 anni fa

      floor to ceiling windows create extra light and give Romala Design an excuse to carry out masonry and beam designs!

    • PRO
      Sonder Creative
      7 anni fa

      Gives allot of natural light.

    • PRO
      Larissa Johnston Architects
      7 anni fa

      Yes, they are a great idea!

    • PRO
      OJQ Architecture
      7 anni fa

      vertical emphasis always works well with modern architecture

    • PRO
      Polishinterior
      7 anni fa

      its great

    • PRO
      GreenlinesDesign Ltd
      7 anni fa

      Absolutely yes, even the tiniest garden to look at will extend the feeling of the interior and with clever lighting will creat a stunning back drop during the darker and colder winter months. Here are a few examples of work I designed and built for two clients in London, U.K

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    • PRO
      Croydon Window Company Ltd
      7 anni fa

      Yes definitely will look great!

    • PRO
      FBD Solutions Ltd
      7 anni fa

      A Big yay from me! lets loads of light in and makes the room look huge! Brings the outside world inside the house.

    • tom gotelee
      7 anni fa

      yay - more light, contemporary design


    • Anita
      7 anni fa
      Yes! Because this is our view.....
    • PRO
      Five Elements Construction ltd
      7 anni fa

      Great Idea

    • PRO
      ARKK Studio
      7 anni fa

      definitely yess..open to every kind of windows

    • PRO
      Ergonomic Office Solutions
      7 anni fa

      So much light and feeling of space and with a designed home office the outlook over the garden, view could be inspiring

    • PRO
      Liberty Garden Buildings
      7 anni fa

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      What a fabulous light and airy space to work, windows from ceiling to floor definitely add to this contemporary home office.

    • PRO
      Prospect Design
      7 anni fa

      Great way to add more light and a feeling of space

    • PRO
      User
      7 anni fa

      Floor to ceiling windows are a great feature. They drive loads of light inside and make the space feel more open and airy. They don't work everywhere, but wherever possible, we highly recommend having them!

    • Lauren
      7 anni fa

      Funny how so many of these comments feature modern glazing. I'd have a georgian or victorian floor to ceiling number over a modern one any day. Not to mention the ceilings were an awful lot higher back then!

    • PRO
      ArcInteriors CGI Ltd
      7 anni fa

      Great work!


    • PRO
      London Throw Company
      7 anni fa

      love floor to ceiling windows with working shutters

    • User
      7 anni fa
      Depends on the view and privacy! If you have both, then they're fabulous. If not, you'd just end up having to put up huge blinds/curtains, so it would defeat the object.
    • kerfan
      7 anni fa
      in the living areas, yes. bedrooms, bathroons? noooo! even in the living areas, id need curtains to provide some privacy, or one way glass, or a high fence, or no neighbours for miles and miles and for the world to forget that telescopes and binoculars were ever invented... in short, i want to watch, not to be watched.
    • PRO
      ACT Specialist Interiors Ltd
      7 anni fa

      Most defiantly yes!

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