The Hardworking Home: Put that area under your window to work as a mini library, a crash pad, a workspace, storage and more

Doing away with the boundary between indoor and outdoor living, open walls add space, light and drama to a home

Disappearing walls erase the line between you and the view

Bring the outdoors inside with a classic design element equally at home in traditional and modern décor

For a fuss-free, inexpensive decor element that can be changed in an instant, think curtains for windows, walls and more

Tall, narrows windows punctuate walls with light and well-curated views

Set the right mood, focus a view or highlight architecture with long, narrow windows sited just so on a wall

Sure, there are walls of glass. But modern architecture affords the design freedom to have small, narrow and oddly shaped windows too

Swoon over spaces warmed by sunlight — from one side, or many

Two window walls let in gorgeous lake views, while barn wood and other reclaimed materials create a relaxed vacation vibe