Floor to Ceiling Windows

A floor to ceiling window is famous for the effect it’ll expose you. A regular window acts as a border that prevents you from the outside world.

This model, however, fuses you with nature outside of your house.

Moreover, this model is increasingly used in modern-day houses. If you don’t believe that, we’ve provided you with the reasons why people choose to use the floor-to-ceiling windows.

The reasons will start with these three floor-to-ceiling windows styles.

Floor to Ceiling Window as A Wall

Let’s say your house is located by the lake, like what’s seen in the picture.

It’ll be foolish if you border the house from the view. Utilize the floor to ceiling windows as a wall to obtain a stunning look.

Preferably, the windows are installed in the room where the kitchen, eating table, and relaxing couch located.

The glass provides an infinity effect. Besides, it’s easier for natural light to come in and shines the entire room.

Remember, this model is suitable for houses with a beautiful garden, an inviting swimming pool, or other serene scenery that offers relaxation.

However, one of the challenges of installing floor to ceiling windows is the measurement is a bit tricky. It’s challenging to acquire the precise measurement so that the window will fit perfectly.

Moreover, the price per foot is between $700 and $1,600.

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Some factors that are included in the price are the frame and glazing. One of the things that increase the fee is the energy-effective system that comes with the product.

This system can be seen through the frames which are insulated and the Low E finishes.

Remember, altering the look of your house isn’t just a matter of updating furniture, it’s also about effectiveness.

As an adult, you have to make a financial plan, right?

Therefore, you need to make a reasonable expense. Since the floor to ceiling window is the most preferred model these days, the cost must be high. Another alternative is the moving glass door.

Floor-to-Ceiling Windows with Half Circle Frame

Transforming an entire wall into a floor to ceiling window-wall is quite an obstacle, but the result is impeccable.

Look at this stunning view, enjoying the city life while eating dinner is something else.

Moreover, the floor to ceiling window model for this style has a geometric frame, which adds to its uniqueness.

If your space is small and you’re eager to have a bigger room, this floor to ceiling window with a geometric frame is a great alternative.

The cost of this type of window is more affordable when buying it form a factory.

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However, when it comes to the price, you can plan the budget first. The cost will depend on the model that you choose.

It can either cost you over $450 for a mid-grade image window or lower. The expense needed to pay the installer is excluded.

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Floor-to-Ceiling Window with Cathedral Style

Not a fan of the geometric frame windows? Hate to see a large square window too?

Well, have no fear, my friends. We have you these unique, beautiful cathedral style floor-to-ceiling windows.

This method is more gothic than just beautiful. Especially if your house has a high ceiling, such as the example, this model will be appropriate.

A lot of people utilize this model are scared that the model’s style will alter the look and the atmosphere of the room.

However, the problem can be solved by using less decoration, which has angular lines and more glass pieces.

As a result, the area will look fantastic.

You can come up with your design.

By doing so, the price may be higher or lower depends on the design you want to realize.

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If you’re eager to own a vintage mansion-like room such as this one, we suggest you consult a professional or a high-end interior designer, so you can also make a budget plan.

Remember, consulting requires more expenses, even when you’re told to choose pieces with high quality or limited uniqueness, the cost will increase.

For a more affordable price, go with a pre-made panel, because a customized craftsmen piece requires more expense.

If you’re willing to walk around a little bit, you can find pieces below $5,000. Moreover, you’ll find pieces that look incredible and appropriate to your taste.

If you like to put unique decor on your ceiling, you would love to see Avantela’s post on ceiling decor ideas.

The Cost of Floor to Ceiling Windows

Eventually, it all comes to the cost. The cost of floor to ceiling windows is various.

You can either purchase a stunning high-end looking model with a reasonable price or an ordinary model with a high price.

Talking about price, we know that it’s always been various.

The cost of floor to ceiling windows depends on what material you’re planning to use, how tall your house is, what quality of the glass will be, additional options, or simply what brand you go with.

According to the material cost calculator, you can purchase an 8 ft. window for less than $1500, with a 7 out of 10 quality.

The cost of floor to ceiling windows can be expensive, and they can be cheap too.

It’s understandable if the glass is too expensive.

If that’s the case, vinyl and fiberglass can be great alternatives because they’re cheaper. Even though they’re the most affordable, they have the lowest quality compared to wood.

But, if you prefer quality and do not care about the price, then a full customized wood type of floor to ceiling windows is your perfect match. The choice is all yours.

Wood material has the best quality; therefore, when the price isn’t the primary obstacle, customized wood floor to ceiling windows should be the choice.

Moreover, you can ask for additional features, such as double-pane, glazing options, slider, custom shape, etc. will cost you more than the standard price.

Floor to Ceiling Window: Pros & Cons

Floor to Ceiling Window: THE PROS

Since floor to ceiling window is merging the function of wall and window, the natural light that comes through it becomes the most important aspect.

Installing this model can help you relax because of the enjoyable view.

We all agree that the outside view becomes more enjoyable when viewed from the floor to ceiling window, but there is one more aspect that becomes essential, that is the spaciousness of the inside room.

As you see, the floor to ceiling window provides an infinity view, eliminating the border between the living space and nature outside. As a result, the living area becomes more spacious.

Floor to Ceiling Window: THE CONS

Despite how great the floor to ceiling window is, there are—still—some disadvantages or cons. One of the concerns of having the floor to ceiling window is the loss of privacy.

Yet, that is such an issue can be tackled down by simply using drapes or solar tones.

If you prefer losing privacy, then it will become a significant security issue, even more, when it comes to the room’s temperature.

The floor to ceiling window is an open medium between you and the outside world.

Without proper tempering, the heat will come inside, elevating the temperature.

Especially if you have children, pets, or both, a glass window might become a huge problem.

I love the idea that I’ll get to fuse my house with the nature that exists outside of my house if I get a floor-to-ceiling window. Though I love to have a house with no windows in it, I realized its importance when I got to live in one and I got really sad and frustrated because I got no view at all until I have to get out of the house just to let the sunshine in. If I were to choose, I’ll hire someone to install such kinds of windows in the living room once I begin my new house’s construction that I’ll tailor to have a modern look to it so that it would suit its theme.

Great article… thank you for all the pictures to explain the options.

Low Ceilings: 10 Easy Ways To Make A Low Ceiling Look Higher

A room with 8 foot ceilings can feel a little claustrophobic. These easy ways to make a low ceiling look higher will show you how to get rid of that closed in feeling without spending a lot of money.

I have to admit that in some of the rooms in my current house, low ceilings are not that much of an issue (for the first time in my life!)

I have cathedral ceilings in the living room, master bedroom and guest bedroom…one of the reasons that I bought this house.

However, the rest of the rooms have regular 8 foot ceilings. And it seems to me that having a few rooms with taller ceilings makes those 8 foot ones look even lower!

To get around that, I have found some easy ways to make a low ceiling look higher…and thought I would pass them on in case they might help any of you…

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1 | Hang Floor to Ceiling Curtains

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Installing your drapes so that they go from the ceiling to the floor leads your eye upwards, which makes your brain think that the ceiling is higher.

When your curtains stop right above the window, the visual flow is broken which makes the ceiling seem lower.

If your drapes aren’t long enough to reach all the way to the ceiling, add a band of fabric to the bottom of them to make them longer (like my mother did for the curtains in my master bedroom).

Longer draperies also gives the illusion of taller windows.

So to be honest, I always install my curtains this way (even in rooms with tall ceilings). I just think they look better in most situations.

2 | Keep Window Coverings Simple

Another trick for making a low ceiling look higher is to keep your window coverings simple.

Almost every one who comes into my house thinks this wall is at least 9 feet high, and it really is only eight feet tall.

The straight up and down lines of simple panels don’t break up the flow to the ceiling.

Having windows that take up most of the wall space also helps…but that’s not an easy thing to add if your house doesn’t already have them.

Curtains with frills or tiers focus your attention part way up the window which emphasizes the short wall.

3 | Use Shorter, Horizontal Furniture

The third tip is to use low, horizontal furniture.

By using furniture which isn’t very tall, more of the wall is visible. And that makes it look like the ceiling is higher.

The horizontal lines also draw your attention away from the height of the ceiling, so you don’t notice it as much.

4 | Hang A Large Mirror

Tall mirrors that rest on the floor, or cover a large part of the wall, visually expand the space.

They reflect light and the view of the ceiling which makes the room feel larger.

A large window shaped floor mirror also provides the illusion of more windows…which adds to the illusion of more space.

5 | Avoid Overhead Lighting

Overhead lights or ceiling fans that hang down draw attention to how low the ceiling is.

People walking under them feel like they are going to bump their head…which is a red flag for a low ceiling.

Using lamps and wall sconces helps to avoid this situation.

Or hang a pendant that can be swagged over a table.

All of these lighting solutions also have the benefit of providing fill light that makes people look better.

Because the light source is coming from the side instead of above, it prevents the unflattering shadows that ceiling lights can cause.

6 | Install Floor To Ceiling Bookshelves

Floor to ceiling bookshelves act something like floor to ceiling curtains by drawing the eye upward.

Position them at the end of the room so that’s what you see when you walk in the room, and they will immediately distract from the ceiling height.

The side walls in this office are only 5 feet high and the ceiling is 8 feet at its peak…but it doesn’t feel like that when you are in the room.

7 | Add Vertical Artwork

The next way to make a low ceiling look higher is to hang vertical artwork.

Tall artwork also draws the eye upward toward the ceiling.

In this case, because the rug on the floor and the background behind the picture are the same color, it leads your eye into the room and up to the top of the wall.

A very effective way to make the room seem larger!

(In the picture above, the ceiling probably is higher than 8 feet, but the same principle works in shorter rooms).

In my guest bathroom, a vertical tile installation with a tall mirror provides the same function.

Which makes the 8 foot ceiling in this room look higher than it is.

8 | Paint (or Wallpaper) Vertical Stripes

Using vertical stripes on the wall is another way to lead your eyes up to the ceiling.

Or hang some striped wallpaper (like this wide black and white stripe).

If you prefer something a little more subtle, going for thinner stripes with a less contrast-y color palette will also work.

9 | Paint The Walls and Ceiling The Same Color

If stripes aren’t really your thing, try painting the walls, mouldings and ceiling the same color instead.

In my master bathroom, it’s hard to tell that these ceilings are only 8 feet tall!

By painting everything the same color, the corners that define where the wall ends and the ceiling starts are less obvious.

And that makes it more difficult to see exactly how high (or low) the ceiling is…which works in your favor if you are trying to make it appear higher than it is.

10 | Go Dark To Light

Still another technique to make a low ceiling look higher is to paint an ombre horizontal stripe pattern.

It starts out dark on the bottom and gets lighter as it goes up making the ceiling seem like it is floating.

Paint the ceiling the same color as the top of the wall and you also get the benefit of camouflaging the corner.

If you don’t want to paint the whole wall like this, a large piece of artwork that uses dark colors on the bottom, and light ones on the top concept will also work

That’s it for our ideas on making a low ceiling look taller. Hopefully, you’ve found some inspiration for decorating your own rooms.