Windows in a Closet?

8 years ago

We are building a home and my closet will be bigger than any I have ever had by far. I really want it to feel nice and I am not the kind of person who has 200 pairs of shoes (but I love being organized)

I was planning to have three 2' x 2' windows and they have to be at a height of 6' off the ground (with the top being 8' high). I love windows and the natural light they let in. We are next to very tall trees so I don't have to worry about sunlight and fading clothes. Will I regret losing this much high wall space in the closet? I appreciate any advice that you have! Thanks!

(By the way, the placement of different types of storage on this layout was done by our architect but this may all change.)

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Chroma Design

8 years ago

Will these windows be appropriate for the exterior elevation? Will they add to the appearance of your home? If these windows were eliminated, would your exterior now have an imbalance or break in the rhythm exterior detailing?

The light would be wonderful, but there are other considerations.

BTW- I'm all for it, if it makes sense. All my closets have windows and they look fantastic.

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Irene Morresey
8 years ago
If you have plenty of room, why not, nice to have some natural light, even if you had just one long narrow window up high, or skylight
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mcpherson007
8 years ago
I had windows in my closet and loved it! I miss it very much, there was no down side .
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tatts
8 years ago
Do it. I loved having a window in the walk-in closet (but ours was set at regular height like the rest of the house. It's nice to look out and see what the weather's like as you get dressed.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
8 years ago
I love my big window in my closet and if you are worried at the height you are planning you can easily have hanging space below that or even dressers or shelves. IMO you are not going to lose any space.. Get a closet company to design this not your architect they are bad at this type of design and get a KD if you have not done that yet
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J Kay
8 years ago
Why not!!
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Christie Austin
Original Author
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Thanks Everyone! Your comments help a lot. To answer your questions...These windows are on the side of the house that back up to woods and will hardly be seen by anyone so the interior design of the space matters a lot more to me than the exterior.
grapefruit1_ar
8 years ago
I would LOVE to have windows in my closets! Do it.
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8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Natural light from skylights or windows is a plus, but beware the fading that sunlight can produce.

So, avoid clothes in direct sunlight & consider UV protection on windows. Sunlight can also make a closet warm,so good ventilation needed.

Consider how to keep privacy when dressing with windows as well.

Windows also eat storage space that could be used for hanging.

I've been a closet designer for 10+ years.

I have re-designed closets to move clothes out of direct sunlight. I have seen faded clothes in closets & clients asked to re-deign closet because of window light fading.

Of course, curtains can help & open when in use.

Windows can be nice in a closet when placed fuctionally well. Consider how the house is placed to sunset to sunrise & if direct sunlight may be an issue.