Panoramic windows: inside view

Of great importance for the mood in the room are the windows. Their size and structural elements are the most important qualities for harmony with the interior. If the view from the window allows, the panoramic wall can become the central figure in the room.

This unusual kind of interior design is a glass surface from floor to ceiling. Usually such windows are chosen by free-spirited, purposeful people. A large area of ​​glazing is recognized as a sign of housing belonging to the elite group. The main task of installing such windows is to expand the enclosed space due to the transparency of one of the walls of the room.

To make panoramic windows truly functional and beautiful element of the interior, you must carefully select the frame design and glazing methods.

The large area of ​​the glazed surface implies a large load on the frame. In this case, it is important to combine two factors:

• the frame must be carefully strengthened and calculated;
• the frame should not be heavy and bulky.

Frames can be made in several versions:

• traditional swing:
• sliding;
• folding.

Most often, the material is a PVC profile. If the designer's idea requires special lightness, then frameless design can be used. In this case, the glass paintings are connected by special means.

The choice of glasses is one of the most important tasks. The main property in this case is the strength of the glass. For the design of large areas using special types of glasses:

• strained glass;
• laminated;
• products with a special coating;
• tinted;
• reflective;
• energy saving.

For the production of tempered glass, the starting material undergoes thermal and chemical processing. This provides the necessary internal tension and will allow the glass to become five times stronger.

Laminated glass or triplex consists of several layers. For their reliable fastening, special compositions and films are used. In the manufacture of coated products, a special reinforcing film is applied to the glass. These methods are designed to make glass stronger. To avoid excessive sun exposure, tinted windows can be used. This type of glazing is suitable for the sunny side of the house or in the case when the glass is on the roof. Instead of tinting, reflective coatings are suitable. They have greater transparency than tinted ones, while maintaining the sun protection function.

The issue of saving money on utility bills will help to solve double-glazed windows with energy-saving glasses. The use of such a material can compensate for large heat losses, inevitable with a large glazing area. Usually these are single-chamber or two-chamber double-glazed windows that use E-glass or K-glass. The first variety is characterized by a silver coating, the second - a coating with tin oxide. In this case, the space between the glasses is filled with inert gas. All these measures affect heat saving and must be taken into account when installing panoramic windows.

When choosing panoramic windows, one should take into account the non-standard design. Since a large volume of glass coating has a number of properties that distinguish it from ordinary windows, a number of disadvantages and advantages of this choice should be taken into account.

Typically, these decorative elements are installed in rooms where the ceiling height reaches 3-5 meters. More light and air indoors bring people closer to nature. This is a definite plus, but do not forget about the disadvantages:

• heat losses increase significantly, which will affect the bills for heat;
• the opportunity for outsiders to enter the premises is significantly increased, which will require the adoption of costly measures to protect their home;
• a large area of ​​pollution associated with condensate and frost;
• excess sunlight in the room;
• there are temperature limits for installing panoramic windows;
• expensive maintenance (industrial mountaineering).

Modern technology can minimize design flaws. The main criterion is a professional and competent installation of double-glazed windows and related system elements.

Among the advantages of such windows:

• soundproofing;
• creating a feeling of spaciousness;
• plenty of light;
• stunning street view;
• stylish interior and exterior;
• when using glasses manufactured using the latest technology, the ability to avoid the disadvantages of conventional double-glazed windows;
• in case of collapse of the structure, the space near such a window will be a safe place along with doorways and load-bearing walls, since the frame for such a heavy glass sheet has additional reinforcement.

The combination of positive qualities with the ability to minimize negative manifestations makes the choice in favor of such glazing obvious.

A panoramic window is, first of all, a lot of light and colors that are transferred to the premises from the street. There are many ways to use this technology for your home. You can glaze the loggia, part of the wall, entrance group or completely the entire wall completely. An unusual move may be the design of a panoramic attic.

The scope for the imagination of the designer in this case is not much limited. Making a panoramic window in the interior can be an interesting experience. First you need to make sure that all the practical aspects associated with the specifics of such glazing are taken into account. For example, a crevice convector located close to a glass wall will help to keep warm in the room.

In addition, you can order a coating of a special metal film. It will solve several problems at the same time: it will make the glass extremely durable and protect against unwanted electronic penetration better.

An important factor is to keep this surface clean. This can be achieved by attracting specialists from this field. It is impossible to clear such a huge area without special equipment.

When all practical issues have been resolved, you can proceed to design. An ideal panoramic window should be no less than half the width of the room. Moreover, it should not be more than one tenth of the room.

We can assume that such a design is just a huge picture on the wall and the same requirements are imposed on it. The use of curtains in this case is better to limit. But, if the application of the elements closing the window cannot be avoided, then some features must be taken into account. Materials must be thin and translucent, otherwise the whole effect of the huge window will disappear. Roman or Japanese curtains are suitable here. Their advantage is lightweight construction and ease of handling.

Since most often a panoramic window is considered an element of a minimalist style, it is better to maintain the entire interior in the same course. A small amount of functional furniture, a minimum of accessories and natural colors will help emphasize the vast space and space. If you can follow all the recommendations, the result will be a comfortable bright room, which will captivate guests with stunning views of the street.