Help with choosing windows!
We are building a holiday bungalow made from prefab units,major bedroom unit excluding Bathroom and walk in robe is 3400 x 3300 wide. There is no view on this side of the building but we will be putting landscaping in, I was considering long narrow horizontal windows, but I am not sure of sizes and placement.
This is a similar plan but the door to the bedroom will be offset to the right , no door to the wardrobe or bedroom and the bathroom will have a cavity sliding door. Help!
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PRO8 years agoCareful design and placement of windows can make a small place feel larger by bringing some of the outside in. Your horizontal window won't achieve this, as it will be good for distant views and privacy, but they are usually secondary windows in a room, and are often teamed with larger windows.
It is impossible to advise without knowing about the climate, the landscaping, the aspect, the orientation of your site. However I can say that a small space with a long horizontal window may feel a bit like a jail cell.
Best of luck
Dr Retro
of Dr Retro House Calls.
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