The ones on the right look better from the inside IMO.

I like the left

What do they look like from the exterior?

The right side looks better.

Are those the only windows in the room? If not, what do the other windows look like, and what height are they installed at? For the windows pictured in the OP, are there any privacy issues at night - i.e. will you need window treatments? If yes, then right-angle-triangle window treatments will be a tall order.

I like the ones on the left, but they’re too narrow top-to-bottom. I’d keep the top frame of the left window where it is pictured now, but have the bottom frame of the window be just a few inches above the black box you have in your photo.

Left is tiny, right is dated. What other wall could be TV location?

again the stone and chandelier is not what we are doing. just an example where i could cut and paste windows.

I do not want windows taking up the whole walls. I want to use that area for nice built ins etc.

We will have 2 double windows int the family room on the left wall if you are looking at the fireplace.

no privacy issues.

it's 6' on each side of fireplace and fireplace area will be 6'.

If you want to do built-ins, I would skip the windows, as shown in Beverley’s second picture. The windows over the built-ins just look odd to me.

How about this as a solution?

@Trish Walker - I like the picture above, but I would match the window style with the other windows in the room if possible. I also think you have great symmetry in the room and will ruin that with the TV placed to the left. I'd mount it over the fireplace.

Photos of the actual space would help, as well as what type of built ins you are planning to use.

Forgive me, but the built in thing is also becoming dated, unless you have books. Where are you planning the tv, if any? Are the built ins going to house the tv? Is the tv going above a mantel? I'd skip the windows entirely if planning built ins. What is the firebox? Linear or other? What will be the end "feel" in the space?

The first thing I would do is ask the designer to "elevate" and design the ENTIRE wall, whether it includes built ins, or case pieces and lamps and art........design the whole wall wall and give you options. Windows or no windows, built in or not etc.

Is this a remodel, a new build? What is the room and size and a 2 d floor plan posted here would be great too. Bottom line is the question is open ended for lack of more information. : )

the tv is the black box on the left in my mock-up. I'd prefer to decorate my fireplace.

this is new construction...

I just wanted to know which look you preferred if at all.

I don't care if built ins are dated. Thanks.

They aren't "dated" when cohesively filled. It's when they become clutter that they are dated: )

They are vest planned as part of this entire wall, and not as an afterthought. Get with the designer for the entire wall, not just the windows.

Neither. No windows gives you more options and the fireplace is the feature instead of fighting with small weird windows, or full windows for a look that will never look dated.

Sorry but before my clients do builtins we have a really good talk about what they want them for 9 times out of 10 they don’t know they think they should have them. IMO windows are worth way more than display with a bunch of STUFF. As for the windows IMO they are both wrong and too small for a large wall with a fireplace. Could you post a picture of your own home design an exterior elevation would be great. Your architect should be making these choices BTW and presenting them to you in a drawing

I like this best of anything on this thread -- except for the mirror, which looks like a speech bubble in a Batman comic. These windows are big enough to let in light, and -- except for the black trim -- aren't going to look "dated" later.

Do consider window treatments for privacy and sun control.

I like this one too.

This one is kinda "busy looking", but the glass fronts suggest that the windows are larger than they actually are, and the white makes the place bright.

I do not want windows taking up the whole walls. I want to use that area for nice built ins etc.

I hear you, but that's a BIG, TALL wall, and you have a BIG ceiling. Anything except BIG windows is going to be out of proportion, especially as you have larger windows nearby.

Another option is to lose the vault. That would change the dynamics of the room and allow for smaller windows.

I don't care if built ins are dated.

The right built-ins are super-functional and will never be dated. Thing is, I don't see the built-ins working in this location /flanking the fireplace. Could they go on a side wall?

I like the last picture that mrs Pete posted above. Though those windows are not on a soaring wall like yours.

I like those builtins and the windows. Bigger windows = better windows. Your wall can be beautiful!! Does the tv have to be on it? A television is not a design feature.

IMO A TV unfortunately is always a design feature in any room it is in IMO a TV belongs in a FR not the LR and I love those black windows in the pics from beverly and I would not have done a vaulted ceiling at all but that is a personal money saving choice.

Put the tv over the fireplace and get a www.mantlemount.com for the tv. Then do the larger windows like Beverly shows

Hi Trish, do you need windows on that wall? What are the other walls in the room like (i.e., could you put your built-ins and tv on a wall that is adjacent to the fireplace wall?)

I think that going without the windows might be the best option if the built-ins and tv can't be moved.

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We only have this one great room no separate living and family.

I want the tv on that wall because it would be nice to see from kitchen [it's a straight shot from kitchen through dining room to fireplace].

I'm surprised so many recommend tv over fireplace. That's usually super frowned upon here.

I like to decorate my fireplace so don't want a vase etc. blocking the tv. Ha. But I will think about it.

Our vault will not be that high. this was just a sample picture i used to create the weird windows.

i am not posting more pictures of my plans, etc. i've already received enough critique to answer my question.

Thanks for all the thoughts. I think I'm good and can make decision now. Thanks also for the visuals. They really help

I have nothing productive to add, other than to think about which direction the windows will be facing (e.g. southern light is different from northern is different from western...) but now I simply must find a mirror that looks like a speech bubble from 60s batman. I am inspired.

@trishwalter - I know you don't need anymore help, but thought I'd post a picture of my fireplace with the TV mounted over it. Mine is much smaller than yours, and I do have built ins on either side. I decorate my mantle all year with different items for different seasons. Since your space is so large, I don't think a TV mounted above would impede your ability to decorate.

I'm surprised so many recommend tv over fireplace. That's usually super frowned upon here.

It's frowned upon because when sitting in the living room it's too high to see and you strain your neck. That's why I suggested you get a mantle mount for the tv so it comes down when you want to watch in the living room. I put one in and it works great.

Additionally when I'm in the kitchen, I'm not straining to look down to view the tv because from the kitchen, it's the right height with it above the mantle!

Here's the tv above the mantle:

I went back and found your previous floor plan posts. Is your ceiling height on the cathedral going to be 12' in the center. The plan says "12' ceiling height" but does that mean a true vault with 12' all the way across or cathedral rising to 12'?

I'd definitely try to steer clear of putting the tv over the mantle. For the proportions to be right, your tv would have to be pretty small and it would be hard to see from the kitchen anyway.

TV's over fireplaces are actually the norm where I am ) suburban NYC - It means only one focal point which usually adds balance to a space. OP seems to have plenty of room for a nice size TV. I wouldn't want one of those mantle mounts and need to pull on my TV in order to watch. I don't have any neck strain from watching the TV where it is (and I'm far from young). -- It's only a problem if you couch/seating is very close to the TV. In a large room like OP's, there should be no problem.

@shead originally the great room was just going to be taller than the other rooms. now dining and great room are vaulted can't remember how high center will be.

CPA, you need to tell Cocoa to pick up her toys before you take photos! ;-)

Was she playing with yogurt containers? Mine love yogurt and follow DH when he has yogurt, because he lets them lick the container when he is done.

TV's over fireplaces are actually the norm where I am ) suburban NYC - It means only one focal point which usually adds balance to a space. OP seems to have plenty of room for a nice size TV. I wouldn't want one of those mantle mounts and need to pull on my TV in order to watch. I don't have any neck strain from watching the TV where it is (and I'm far from young). -- It's only a problem if you couch/seating is very close to the TV. In a large room like OP's, there should be no problem.

My living room is 20' long which is not small. Trust me when I say it's so much easier on the neck with the Mantle Mount and it's not a major deal to pull it down or push it back up.

CPA, you need to tell Cocoa to pick up her toys before you take photos! ;-)

Was she playing with yogurt containers? Mine love yogurt and follow DH when he has yogurt, because he lets them lick the container when he is done.

LOL. Yes I told her to pick up the yogurt containers and put them in the garbage but did she listen? NOOOO! She saves us the trouble of having to wash out the yogurt containers before putting them in the garbage. As for her toys? She rules the roost!

Note the yogurt on the top of her nose.

I like the trapezoid and think they are unique

Whatever you decide don’t forget

to mock the outside

The triangular windows to the right are my choice.

I prefer the rectangles.

What direction does the wall face? Angled windows are a pain to cover if you'll want to block the sun

I like the trapezoid shape better from inside at least.

Jslazart and sprink1es have given you the best advice. You need to consider orientation of the windows (N,S,E,W) before picking windows and narrow your choices accordingly. If they face west, you won’t see the TV in the afternoon, if east the tv will disappear in the mornings. If south, you’ll welcome the warmth in the winter but will miss mid-day TV. If north, the TV will be fine, but the room will feel colder in the winter. Dependent on trees and potential blockage of course.

I like the one on the left. The right gets lost in the celing. The left stands out more.

The i like the ones on the right. The ones on the left look like evil eyes or embrasuers, just a weird startling look IMO.

they face North. We are probably nixing them. Thanks all for the feedback.