Designers and architects define a bay window as a room element that protrudes from a wall and has one or more window openings.
The history of the appearance of the bay window
The first mention of this architectural element dates back to ancient Rome. Remember the pictures or frames from the films when Julius Caesar enters the bay window, greeting his warriors. A little later in Italy it was used as a room for prayers. In addition, this element was used in the conduct of hostilities - archers fired from it or poured melted resin onto the enemy’s heads.
Materials
Today, the services of builders presented a wide variety of materials. Most often, the bay window is the floor slabs placed behind the facade, on which light structures are erected. In private houses, these are often separate structures made of foam concrete, cinder concrete, etc.
Scope of application
This architectural element surprisingly harmoniously fits into any room. For example, a living room with a bay window provides an excellent opportunity to create a separate island for chatting with friends, relaxing with a book in hand, and drinking tea.
Varieties
They can have a very different geometric shape - round, triangular, multifaceted, etc. The bay window roof can also be different - in the form of a hemisphere, multi-gable, with turrets and other decorative elements. Her choice depends on the desire of the customer.
Usually a bay window is a room with a large number of windows, or glazed from the ceiling to the floor. This improves the illumination of the room as a whole.
Bar House with Bay Window
I would like to dwell in more detail on such buildings, if only because recently they have become more and more popular.
A timber house in itself is very attractive. It is built from environmentally friendly material, it is easy to breathe in it, and supplemented by such an element as a bay window, it takes on a unique fairy-tale look.
What are the advantages of a bay window
Let's start with the aesthetic side of the issue. Undoubtedly, the figured ledges on the facade make the structure more original and attractive. With this element, even the smallest house will instantly turn into a stylish European mansion. In addition, it gives a panoramic view of the site, visually and actually expands the space.
In Russia, cottage and country houses are built using this technology. They may well be a place of permanent residence.
Mounting Features
The beam has a reliable locking system that provides warm, windproof joints and the strength of the entire structure. It is a profiled beam that is most suitable for creating a wooden house with a bay window.
What should be the foundation
There are two construction methods:
- on cantilever plates that are built into the load-bearing wall;
- on the same foundation with the house.
According to experienced builders, the second option is preferable, since distortions of the structure are not created due to the unevenly distributed load.
Where to start construction
Any architect or designer will answer you that with the creation of the project. Today, future home owners have the opportunity to buy ready-made house designs. A modern house with a bay window is better to build on an individual order. In this case, the architect will take into account all your wishes. As a result, you will get exactly the kind of home you were dreaming about.
How to make windows
A bay window is an additional room in a house that has several windows or is glazed from top to bottom. How to arrange such a large window opening so as not to spoil the external and internal appearance of the building?
To begin with, you must decide whether you will hang a curtain on each window of a bay window or design it as a niche. If you have chosen the first option, carefully study the view from the windows. If you like it and do not cause negative emotions - you can safely use samples that open the window completely.
If the view from the window is not very pleasing to you, use day curtains that will hide all the flaws.
The bay window is a separate and completely independent zone, so with the help of curtains you can clearly outline its borders. It can be Japanese curtains - they will close windows with a dense screen, or curtains-threads, the task of which is to symbolically niche, without unnecessary bulky designs.
Drapes for the bay window should emphasize its role in the room, and not just fit the design. If you want the two rooms to look like a whole, then it is better to choose curtains to match the furniture, in addition, they should be combined with the color of the walls. If your goal is to highlight a bay window, then make them contrasting and bright.
Cabinet in the bay window
Quite often, this additional room is used to create an office. For this, a wide window sill is used as a table ; low racks are installed along the windows. Thus, a cozy corner for work appears. It can be separated from the rest of the space by sliding gratings.
Children's room
Lucky for those parents in whose apartment the bay window is present in the children's room. Here you can arrange an excellent area for classes, put a dollhouse or store toys.
Bedroom with bay window
This room will be especially attractive if you complement it with such a stylish element. You can set a bed in a bay window or turn it into a meditation zone. You can arrange a relaxation area and spend time here when you want to be alone with yourself.
The bay window is always a lot of light, the sun, therefore, you can use dense night curtains as well as translucent daytime curtains here.