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augracy8

Need architectural advice on dormer windows

11 years ago

We are looking to renovate the house in picture 3 to look like the house in pictures 1 or 2. In picture 1, the dormers symmetrically line up with the lower windows; however, they leave no natural light in the upstairs bathroom. In picture 2, the dormer is moved to provide a window in the bathroom (which I like) but now the dormers are asymmetrical. Should function or form rule here? Or should we add 3 dormers instead of 2? (The lower windows can't be moved because of a load bearing wall between the den and foyer). Any suggestions on dormer placement or anything else here?

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