2025-03-23
Floor to ceiling windows create architectural interest and allow in floods of natural light.
lmagine sitting in your living room on a bright, sunny day with streams of light flowing in from floor-to-ceiling windows. The monumental windows make you feel as if you'resitting in a grand room that opens to the out doors. Beautiful window walls blur thelines between indoors and out and allow in an abundance of natural light. With bothoperable and non-operable window options, floor-to-ceiling windows create architectural interest for nearly any room in your home.
What Are Walls of Windows?
Floor-to-ceiling windows, commonly referred to as walls of windows, are made up of acombination of large windows that give the appearance of a glass wall. Typically,window walls are made of a combination of picture windows and awning windows Depending on your design goals, home style and desired sightlines, other types of new construction windows can be used in these combinations, such as double-hung orcasement windows.
Floor-to-ceiling windows blur the lines between indoor and out door living, allowing insunlight and, with operable windows, a fresh breeze. Because large walls of windowsrequire special structural considerations, floor-to-ceiling windows are normally onlyseenin new construction homes.
Where You Might Find a Window Wall in aHome
Walls of windows can be found in nearly any room, but they are most common in livingrooms, kitchen and bedrooms. Living rooms and kitchens are common places forga thering, and window walls blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living. Cornerfloor-to-ceiling windows add design interest in living rooms and kitchens. The largeamounts of glass allow in more light and can help make rooms feel larger. in bedrooms floor-to-ceiling windows can create a calm and serene environment for relaxing
Floor-to-Ceiling Windows That Open
While floor-to-ceiling windows are commonly created with fixed, or non-operablewindows, you can create unique designs with operable windows. Consider pairing anoperable awning window with a casement window above to create a beautiful, largewindow wall. For windows that are in a place that is easier to reach, single-hung anddouble-hung windows are a great option. Stack several single- and double-hungwindows together for a floor-to-ceiling window combination.
An Abundance of Natural Light
For a bright and welcoming space, floor-to-ceiling windows allow in streams of naturallight. Window walls are used in both modern and traditional settings, although they aremore common in modern homes, Minimal sightlines paired with large amounts of alasscreate a wall that is virtually invisible, helps make a room feel larger and helps create awelcoming environment for indoor and outdoor living. While walls of windows aretypically more expensive than a regular wall, they are a mark of grandeur and elegance
Creating Architecturally Interesting andEnergy-Efficient Homes
Adding grand floor-to-ceiling windows to your home will help add architectural interestand character while maintaining exceptional energy efficiency. These walls of windowshave the ability to complement any style of home, from modern to traditional andeverything in between.
Complementing Various Home Styles
Depending on what you choose for the material, features and options, your floor-to.ceiling windows can meet a variety of design styles. For a traditional and historic home.consider the beautiful wood windows. Made with historic detailing and architect-inspired hardware, these traditional windows will be a beautiful addition. Modernhomes are complemented with narrow sightlines and clean, sleek hardware. Thesecustom modern wood windows are available with clean lines and architect-inspiredhardware
Pella lifestyle Series windows are a perfect option for transitional homes - ones withboth modern and traditional detailing. They are designed to deliver exceptionalperformance and create unique room-by-room solutions with performance options andtime-tested innovations. For a timeless look, consider using Pella lmpervia® windows inyour floor-to-ceiling combination. They're made from our proprietary fiberglassmaterial which delivers unmatched strength and lasting durability for sleek, timelessstyle g
Depending on the material you choose and features and options you select, we haveWindows available at a variety of price points to meet your desian and budget needs