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12 Window Design Ideas to inspire your project

Be inspired by projects with various window designs

Updated: 18th October 2024

Window Design Ideas

Whether you're renovating your home or designing a new build, careful consideration should be given to the window design. Windows play a crucial role in shaping the overall look and feel of the property both internally and externally.

In this article, we present 12 design ideas and options that we hope will inspire your project, whether you're replacing a single window or re-designing an entire property.

1. Creating an impressive feature window

Create a striking feature window by combining a variety of smaller windows into an eye-catching focal point with an interesting design.

Large feature window
Curved feature window design
interior of a tall feature window
close up of a feature window design
tall feature window

2. Designing a window seat

A bright and inviting window seat can be crafted by thoughtfully designing a window within an alcove or opening, turning it into a usable and comfortable space.

Window seat design idea
Window seat with bronze casements
Window seat design idea

3. Incorporating Intricate Leadwork

Introducing intricate leadwork, as demonstrated in the projects below, adds an extra layer of elegance and craftsmanship to window design. This enhances their visual appeal and gives the windows a distinctive originality.

Rooflight and orangery on a townhouse
Curved window with detailed leadwork
Intricate leadwork on windows
House with lead detail windows
Bronze windows with lead detail

4. Windows set in timber

Windows set in timber not only provide excellent insulation and durability but the timber also complements the luxuriously rich colour of the bronze perfectly, creating a sophisticated and balanced look.

Screen of bronze windows
Close up of smaller bronze panes
Windows set in timber - inside
Windows set in timber - outside

5. Curved window design

Curved elements to a window design, whether in a single pane or the entire window, can be introduced to mirror architectural details already present elsewhere within the property, adding intrigue to the build.

Curved window design
Country home with curved feature window
House with bronze windows
Shaped window clerestory
Shaped window clerestory

6. Create a grand entrance

A grand entrance can be achieved by assembling a screen of windows in conjunction with a matching set of doors. In doing so, these homes have been opened up, creating a bold and impressive entryway.

Grand entrance with bronze windows
Entrance windows and door

7. Ironmongery design choices

Ironmongery can greatly influence a window’s look, adding functionality and a unique style. With a choice of handles, hinges, and locks, you can enhance the design of a window to complement the aesthetic of your home. Here are a few examples of window ironmongery choices.

Bespoke handle backplate for window
Decorative window handle
Bespoke window handle
Quadilent stay window

8. Impressive light-filled stairwells

If you're aiming to create an impressive stairwell, windows that wrap around the space could be the perfect solution for a bright and eye-catching design. This allows natural light to flood in from multiple angles, enhancing the overall sense of openness and making the stairwell feel more spacious.

Stairwell with bronze windows
Stairwell with bronze
Light filled stairwell
Light-filled stairwell design

9. Simple multi-pane windows

Not everything needs to be elaborate or intricate; these window designs feature simple panes of glass. This approach creates a clean and modern look while still bringing in plenty of light.

Stone build house with bronze windows
3x3 window design
simple window design
2x2 window design outside
2x2 window design inside
cladded property with 2x2 window design

10. Forming a glass room divider

We've noticed an increasing trend of our bronze windows being used as part of internal screens. These glass room dividers enhance spaces by creating distinctly separate zones within the home while retaining the light and flow of the space. Discover more about our glass room dividers by reading the article below.

Glass room dividers
internal room divider in kitchen
glass divider in hallway

11. Windows with frosted/distorted glass

Choosing frosted or textured glass can significantly change the appearance of a window. This alteration adds privacy where required but doesn’t stop natural light from filtering through, creating a soft, diffused glow in the room.

Frosted glass
Example of bathroom with frosted window
Traditional window with frosted glass

12. Create a bay window

Bay windows extend outward from the main structure and can entirely transform the character of a space. They are common in a variety of living spaces and kitchens, creating a viewing point and providing panoramic views of the great outdoors.

Bronze bay window
Bronze bay window from the outside
Kitchen bay window in bronze
Kitchen bay window design

Further Inspiration and Articles

ENHANCING INTERIOR SPACES WITH INTERNAL GLAZED DOORS

Our guide to internal glass doors using architectural bronze.

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TRANSFORM YOUR HOME WITH A GLASS ROOM DIVIDER

Learn about the benefits and interior design trend of glass room dividers

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