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Floor to ceiling windows - yay or nay?

Emmeline Westin

8 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

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!

Yay!

Nay!

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skyhacienda

8 years ago

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

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Windsor fireplaces & interiors
8 years ago
Not a good site can be seen.
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Wood Window Alliance
8 years ago
Great for the exhibitionists among us. Seriously, though, as rooms get smaller, it's important to make the most of the view.
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Frank
8 years ago
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!
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Sophie Nguyen Architects
8 years ago
Yes to Floor to ceiling windows, the world is vertical! For those who want privacy, opt for full height roller blinds.
Laraine Clarke
8 years ago
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 years ago
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
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8 years ago
Absolutely! We love the light, bright and airy feeling provided by glazing.
astartestar
8 years ago
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 years ago
Voted yes, but Not bedrooms & not bathrooms.
lindalovie55
8 years ago
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 years ago
Skyhacienda - where in the world are you? That looks like the most fabulous place I've ever seen! Are you a hotel?
skyhacienda
8 years ago
We are near Sucre in Bolivia and, at the moment, we are operating as a small boutique hotel, with just two rooms.
alisonss
8 years ago
Could you give your website address please? Thank you :)
skyhacienda
8 years ago
www.skyhacienda.com
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Spacium Architecture
8 years ago
Definitely a Yes! Get as much light as possible into your rooms, especially those facing the garden to bring the outside in.
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P & P Maintenance Services
8 years ago
Lovely design feature!! Especially if there is a good view outside.
Alison Heppell
8 years ago
No not in bathrooms
broadleaves
8 years ago
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.
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Glass Design Solutions Ltd
8 years ago
Lovely design feature if you want to see a fantastic view.
Jess B
7 years ago
luzsch them but....defo not in a bathroom.....
lindalovie55
7 years ago
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
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AlenaCDesign
7 years ago
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.
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7 years ago
I love big windows and transparent walls)
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Rousseau Design Ltd
7 years ago
big windows = lots of natural light so yes big fan
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Wood Window Alliance
7 years ago
Big windows are great if you've got good views. But big windows mean small walls. Some of us need bookcases and pictures....
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Yorkshire Fabric Shop
7 years ago
great design feature, especially if you have a great view to look at!
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floor to ceiling windows create extra light and give Romala Design an excuse to carry out masonry and beam designs!
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Sonder Creative
7 years ago
Gives allot of natural light.
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Larissa Johnston Architects
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Yes, they are a great idea!
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vertical emphasis always works well with modern architecture
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7 years ago
its great
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Yes definitely will look great!
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A Big yay from me! lets loads of light in and makes the room look huge! Brings the outside world inside the house.
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7 years ago
yay - more light, contemporary design
Anita
7 years ago
Yes! Because this is our view.....
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Five Elements Construction ltd
7 years ago
Great Idea
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ARKK Studio
7 years ago
definitely yess..open to every kind of windows
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Ergonomic Office Solutions
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So much light and feeling of space and with a designed home office the outlook over the garden, view could be inspiring
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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.
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Prospect Design
7 years ago
Great way to add more light and a feeling of space
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7 years ago
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 years ago
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!
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ArcInteriors CGI Ltd
7 years ago
Great work!
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London Throw Company
7 years ago
love floor to ceiling windows with working shutters
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7 years ago
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 years ago
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.
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ACT Specialist Interiors Ltd
7 years ago
Most defiantly yes!

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