Windows combine in them aesthetic and
functional aspects, eventually adding elegance to the décor and ambience.
They form strong visual elements in
the interiors of homes. The size, location and form of the windows add the background
character to the walls that they punctuate. Essentially they function as
providers of light and ventilation, to the internal environment, along with
enhancing the beauty of the home. Creating a hole in a wall combines the
consideration of various factors. Each of these elements must be designed in
relation to the overall décor in the building.
Naturally, every window is designed
in proportion to the wall where it is placed. Its size regulates the amount of
light and air entering the room. The direction the window faces also governs
the dimensions to help avoiding harsh sunlight and heat from entering the
western and southern rooms. Another alternative is to extend the window into a
niche or bay window.
Varieties in shapes, add charm and
interest to the windows. The sill is usually horizontal and can be widened with
polished stone slabs or wood cladding and a shelf for artifacts. The lintel
soffit can be curved or stepped and can be highlighted with exposed brickwork
or stone. A regular square window opening with a fixed circular or triangular
ventilator above lintel level makes an appealing combination.
A standard wood frame is fixed to the
wall, which has got appropriate grooves for fixing shutters and grills. When larger
sections of frames that are moulded in profile are used, they look impressive
giving a decorative elevation. Stylish brass hinges definitely add a touch of
aristocracy.
The windows are given their character
by the shutter frame design, since it holds the glass panes that define the
aesthetics. One shutter of 2 x 5 feet can have three 12 x 12 inch panes or the
whole shutter can hold just one sheet of glass depending on the look required
for the internal atmosphere. Each of the variations has its own individual
aesthetic, functional and security implications.
Always wood frame and shutters have a
rich look since their polished finish enhances the natural grains of the
material. Though metallic frames and shutters had now become a cheaper option,
Teak wood and rose wood are the usual choices. For open windows, painted mild
steel is a low cost alternative and for sliding shutters, anodized and powder
coated aluminum is used. Matching the color schemes within a space, wood and metal
frames can be painted in any color.
An opening gets its visual impact by
its window panes. When maximum light is required in such areas, plain glass is
preferred. Wherever the windows need to be trendy, the glass can also be given
an aesthetic touch. Varieties of glasses like translucent, pin loaded,
striated, milky, one way and colored are available in the market. To get the
shine and brilliance of cut glass, beveled glass is used. It looks elegant in
window panes. For bringing in attractiveness, some parts of the glass are
etched or stained glasses are used. Whenever security is felt paramount, in
such places reinforced glass is used. For maintaining temperatures and for
shunning out noise, double glazing glasses are used. Louvers in glass offer an
unusual alternative to the traditional window shutters and glass unit.
For most of the window designs,
grills from a key aspect. If a window is a sliding unit or if the shutters open
inwards, the grills could be fixed on the outside. When they are fixed on a
frame, the window can incorporate outward opening glazing and inside opening
mesh shutters. Grill designs when subtle, look better. Too complicated
intricate patterns might turn the attention of the onlookers away from the
elegance of the windows. And for maintaining purposes also, simple designs are
easier. Patterns should always match internal décor and external elevations.
Sunshades on the outside affect the
look of the window. The form they take – whether horizontal or sloped, changes
the window profile. Cladding of sills and lintels helps in adding character to
the window. For the internal finish drapes are very important. They highlight
the opening that they frame and therefore the color, pattern, material and
style of the drapes are vital in dictating the ambience. Wood blinds are an
innovative statement as window dressing. The hardware fittings like handles,
hinges and locks also contribute to the look and for that reason they must be
chosen with care and discretion.
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