Window placement and size

9 years ago

I'm having a ranch style home built and I'm having issues with window placement and size.

The bedrooms are approx 10x12 and we have (2 ) 3 'x 6' windows in them as well as our living room which is 17x20

Would it look odd from the outside to have only 1 window in the bedrooms?

Also for some reason they aren't centered in the bedroom. It was mentioned to me that it is because of bed placement but it still is odd to me.

Should I leave it alone or change ?

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PPF.

9 years ago

It looks like the designer tried to space the windows uniformly across the front, centering the master window in the master bedroom, then placing the other windows without regard for the interior.

I'm sure 1 window in each of the bedrooms, centered on the bedroom, would look fine.

I would consider adding a window in the family room, making 3 instead of 2, and centering them on that wall -- between the edge of the fireplace and the door. Unless you are placing a couch against that outside wall, you might make those windows taller as well.

Those big porches look nice, but I wonder what they will be used for? Especially the one in the front. They will also tend to darken the interior, and will certainly increase your cost.

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PPF.
9 years ago
Adding a floor plan and elevations will help us.
Ch B
Original Author
9 years ago
I'm sorry, I thought I attached a photo. Here it is. I'm referring to the windows in the front of the house.
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PRO
PPF.
9 years ago
Ch B
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you for your opinions. I was also considering changing the window in the living room, but was thinking of doing (2) 4'x6'. I feel like such a big room needs a bigger window. Thoughts? Although... I might just do as you originally said, and just put 3 windows there.

Yes, we are aware they are large porches. This ranch style home has been a dream of ours for years, and where we live, big porches are utilized and enjoyed. So, we know that they will add cost, but we think we will be glad we did it.
millworkman
9 years ago
Elevations? You state "windows" and sizes but not what type of windows? Casements, Double Hungs, Picture Windows, Sliders? Help us help you..........
Ch B
Original Author
9 years ago
this is the front of the house. I think this is actually 7ft windows, which we changed to 6ft. But in this photo, he changed the main window from the licing room to (2) 4ft windows... which I think I'm going back to.
Sammy
9 years ago
Have you sat down and really tried to visualize what it will be like living with this floor plan on a day to day basis? In addition to it being dark because of the porches (hopefully you don't enjoy growing houseplants with sun requirements!), I'll just tell you the things that I see that would have a negative impact on the way I use a house.

master bedroom:

noise and privacy issues with it opening to the main (and only) living area and the front porch. How am I going to sleep if people are still up watching tv in the living room? What if I need a quiet place to rest in the afternoon because I have a migraine?

master bathroom:

privacy, light and view issues because of the window location (imagine what having a view of the carport will actually look like)

living room:

-since seating will have to be floated in the room, floor receptacles will be a must (but where to put them?)

-where will the Christmas tree go?

kitchen:

-there's no room for a dining table

-two-level island is not only uncomfortable to sit at, but it renders the countertop space useless for things that require a large, uninterrupted surface area like gift wrapping, rolling out dough, sewing, school projects, etc.

storage:

-where will I put my Christmas decorations? My tools? What about coats and sporting gear? ...there's no coat closet!
PRO
PPF.
9 years ago
Ask for the windows to be drawn as you wish and see how they look.

I'd prefer all the windows maintain the 80" head height of the door.