Speaking of indoor windows, they are definitely a dark horse among many windows. They have been particularly popular in Japan in recent years. is deeply loved by small apartment owners and young owners because of its built-in lighting and ventilation effects. But everyone has different opinions on whether to install indoor windows . Let’s take a look.
1 Reasons to support the installation of indoor windows
"The lighting in my home is not very good, but since the installation of indoor windows, the home suddenly became brighter"
" Small apartments are especially suitable for installation , which can make the home more spacious"
"Such a design is not only practical, but also looks good. . Guests who come to the home always praise the difference.
2 Reasons against installing indoor windows
" Open a big window at home, and privacy is lost. . Opposing the installation of indoor windows"
"Glass is not effective in sound insulation. Well, it is easy to disturb the rest of the elderly and children."
"There is an indoor window installed on the kitchen stove. The oil on the glass makes me cry when I clean it."
3 What is an indoor window?
Indoor windows are simply windows to the interior space of the house. In fact, as early as thousands of years ago in ancient homes, there was a composition technique of opening empty windows.
The design of the interior windows was somewhat inspired by it. In the 1990s, the design of indoor windows was commonly used in domestic homes. However, it has gradually declined as things changed, but has been "resurrected" in Japan in recent years.
4 Functions of indoor windows
Enhance lighting and ventilation
Lighting and ventilation are important functions, and so are indoor windows. The difference is that indoor windows can better bring light into dark areas of the home where there is insufficient lighting, improving the overall light.
The originally solid wall was opened up, and wind was introduced from the outside, forming a flowing gas that circulates in multiple indoor spaces, making the air fresher and more pleasant.
Expand the sense of space
Indoor windows use glass instead of walls. The glass material is penetrating, which can blur the boundaries of each area and visually extend the space, thereby improving the defects of the house type. Glass + unobstructed sight, the entire space is more transparent and bright.
Add decorative interest
In addition to the above functions, the design of indoor windows can also play a certain decorative role. The structure of the geometric frame is much more flexible and beautiful than ordinary ornaments. Personalized black frame + glass can make simple, modern, industrial and other styles more prominent. is combined with glass of various materials to add more interest to the whole.
5How to judge whether it is suitable to install indoor windows
Although indoor windows have good appearance and functions, it does not mean that every family needs and is suitable. If your home has problems such as insufficient light, poor ventilation, and small size, installing indoor windows can effectively solve these problems.
If your home does not have the above layout defects, lack of ventilation, etc., you may consider not installing indoor windows. In addition, when designing indoor windows, needs to consider whether it is a load-bearing wall, try to minimize damage to the structure, build indoor windows on non-load-bearing walls, the window area is generally controlled to 1/3 of the entire wall ~1/2, and extends horizontally, can create a more transparent visual effect.
6 Which areas are "interior windows" suitable for?
Entrance hall
Entrance hall is an area with weak lighting in the whole space. It is a good choice to create an indoor window here~
Some houses have long and narrow entrance halls, Dark corridor spaces are always inconvenient. can use indoor windows to cleverly "borrow" light from other spaces. creates a natural light effect by filtering light through translucent partitions. Even if you get off work late, you can still feel the warm home atmosphere as soon as you enter the door.
Kitchen
For the kitchen, it is generally hoped to increase the light and prevent the smell of oil smoke from circulating, so the interior window design is perfect. Open an indoor window on the wall connecting the kitchen and the living room. The window opening range is located between the cabinet and the wall cabinet. is also just the line of sight for people when operating. You can also see family members moving in the living room while cooking, which enhances harmony and Family interactions.
If you install a folding window on the wall and use the widened window sill plate as a small bar, can not only enhance the communication between family members, but also provide the function of leisure gatherings and create a wonderful afternoon tea time.
Study room
Small apartment living rooms are generally smaller. Design an indoor window at the partition between the study room and the living room, and use glass to create a transparent study space, which will also make the living room appear larger. Lighting and ventilation are also beneficial to the protection of books.
If you use wooden window frames with glass with various patterns, you can also create a casual atmosphere like a coffee shop in the study!
Bedroom
Bedroom has higher requirements for privacy. Large indoor windows are not suitable here. For special bedrooms without windows, considering ventilation issues, a small indoor window can be opened on the wall. is installed above the wall. This ensures privacy without affecting the overall lighting.
7 Pay attention to details when installing indoor windows
. The frame color and style of indoor windows and the glass material must match the overall design style. For example, the wooden frame is painted white. Whether it is modern simplicity or Nordic style, the indoor windows can support the scene.
Indoor windows with black metal frames are more common. Just the opposite of white, black horizontally and vertically has a strong modern feel. The black border also has thickness. If the window area is large, Xiao Qi recommends using a thin frame, concise and elegant;
If the window area of the home is small, you can use a thick frame, and not too many divisions, which will make the space appear more obvious. big.
Log-colored wooden windows will give people a rustic and elegant feeling, which is in line with Japanese aesthetics.
. The opening method of indoor windows should be carefully considered. Side opening, push-pull, up and down opening and closing, etc. should be determined based on the actual situation. sliding windows do not occupy a large area and have good ventilation, so they are suitable for families with children; casement windows have better sealing and good sound insulation effect, and are suitable for rooms with elderly people or people who take a rest.
8 Designs that cannot install indoor windows
Some house types are not suitable for installing indoor windows. If you want to improve the indoor lighting problem, here are some space optimization tips for you!
. Overall light color design
The lighter the color, the higher the reflection coefficient of light, and dark colors will absorb light.'s home style is mainly light-colored, is like a Japanese-style house, with a small area and average lighting, using a combination of light wood color + white. The overall space is very bright.
. Uncompressed indoor floor height
Floor height has a greater impact on indoor lighting. If the floor height is too low, it will feel depressing. Central air conditioning and fresh air system will reduce the entry of natural light. If your floor height is less than 2.7 meters and the lighting is not good, try not to install these.
If the lighting in your home is not very good or you think the walls are too monotonous, indoor windows can solve these problems. Does your home have interior windows? In which space in your home do you like to use interior windows? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area~
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