The benefits of interior windows

Of course we all know the many benefits of windows on the exterior walls of properties. They let in light, air and connect your home to the outside world. Without windows, your home wouldn’t be a very pleasant place to live. But have you ever considered the benefits of interior windows?
Interior windows are windows that are fitted between rooms in your home. It’s not a concept that many people will instantly warm to, but if done correctly interior windows can add a whole new dimension to your home.

They connect rooms together
The modern fashion of open-plan interiors in homes creates open, airy space so that people feel free and relaxed. Older buildings can often feel quite claustrophobic by comparison, with smaller boxy rooms that don’t flow into one another. Internal windows open up the space without the added cost and hassle of knocking entire walls through.
They allow light into darker areas
Depending on the layout of your house, the chances are some rooms will benefit from more natural light than others. Often corridors, staircases and bathrooms get the short straw when it comes to natural lighting, and they can feel oppressive and stuffy as a result. Interior windows let light from other rooms pass through into less well-lit spaces, giving them an entirely new feel.
They provide privacy
This may sound a little backward, but interior windows can actually add to your privacy. Small homes and studio flats sometimes have bath and shower rooms which adjoin onto bedrooms. By installing a frosted glass panel from floor to ceiling, the bathroom is entirely separated without compromising on light. Guests and roommates can use the bathroom without the blushes.
They break up spaces
As much as some period properties may feel less spacious, open plan homes can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. Such a large open space can feel less homely, and have a cool, unwelcoming atmosphere.
French-style interior windows let you break up a huge living space without the permanence of adding walls. Then when you want to open the space back up again, simply throw the windows open wide and reconnect the spaces.
They’re convenient
If your home has a slightly odd layout – perhaps the kitchen and dining room don’t adjoin directly – an internal window can double as a serving hatch to allow food and crockery to be passed between the rooms with ease.
Perhaps you have an open-plan living and kitchen area, and you don’t want the smells, sounds and steam from cooking to affect the atmosphere in the living room. An interior glass pane keeps the smells out, without leaving the cook feeling isolated from the action.
They look great
Some people choose to install interior windows purely for the aesthetic appeal. Frosted, shaped, coloured or stained glass interior windows create a unique feature in your home, and can really add to the overall feel of the property.