Every home depends on its windows to let natural light in and to allow residents to look out upon the world from the warmth and comfort of a secure interior. These come in a variety of designs according to the aesthetic of your home, where you may be the proud owner of a bay window, a juliet balcony or a casement installation.

 

Your windows may feature a recess, a term which describes the distance between your exterior wall in which your window is fitted and the window frame itself. Some windows will be fitted flush to the wall, whilst others may be set back, or noticeably recessed, to create more space. Read on to learn more about the various architectural advantages of having a recessed window in your home.

Let In More Natural Light

When your windows are fitted at a recess in your exterior wall, this allows for the full amount of natural daylight to be let into your space. This is because surrounding curtains and blinds can be fitted around the recess so that they take up less of the window pane than a flush installation.

Make Your Room Look Bigger

Recessed windows are particularly popular as an architectural feature because they can be used to make a room appear bigger than it really is. The recess adds depth to a space, drawing the eye outwards towards the window. This can help to make small rooms appear more spacious and open.

Enhance Existing Architecture

A recessed window can be an existing part of an interior that is particularly old or traditional in design. As such, these features should be preserved to retain the classic feel of a property. Equally, you may wish to add a recessed window in order to complement existing traditional features in your home.

Curb Appeal

An additional benefit of a recessed window is that it can look particularly attractive from the exterior of your home. If your windows protrude from the house, then these can be adorned on the outside with decorative sills and casements for an appealing traditional look, which will inevitably add to the curbside appeal of your property.

Silent Gliss: Purpose Built Recess Curtain Tracks For Your Interior

If your home features notably recessed windows, it can be a challenge to find curtains or blinds that fit properly. At Silent Gliss, we can provide you with a choice of recess curtain tracks that are specially designed for this kind of window, where we also offer bespoke curtain rail systems that can be made according to your requirements. Get in touch with us today to find out more about our recess curtain solutions.