Windows, here we are talking just about ‘Windows’. What exactly a window is and what significance does it hold for you. It’s debatable. O’Okay, so let me start with the inception of windows in our life (houses), and then we will come to its importance .
The human association with Windows is an age old saga. During the medieval period of The Mughals, these windows were called as C. These ‘Jharokhas’ were the only outlets from where queens were allowed to attend the outer world of Deewane Khaas or Deewane Aam . A ‘Jharokha’ is an oriel window projecting from upper storey of a building . A jharokha is a type of overhanging enclosed balcony used typically in Mughal and Rajasthani architecture as an appearance of kings and queens and later used a lot in Indo-Islamic residential architecture. The balconies of Mauriyan Empire seem to amalgamate with the windows of Islamic architecture and developed into our local Window form MUGHAL ERA WINDOWS
Windows can be rightly said as beautiful ornaments to complete the look of a house, haveli or any building.
If we talk about GEORGIAN windows. These are traditional windows dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. They are characterized by being a large window made up of six or more smaller panes of glass held together by horizontal and vertical wooden bars. … This in turn lets the windows allow more light into a building.
British windows are Casement windows, used in both houses and commercial buildings. A casement window has hinges on the side of its sash or sashes, much like a door. It might be made of wood or steel. Casement windows were used in residential houses from many different eras and in many different house styles.
The world famous Greek Windows are always the eye catchers. The blue and white combination makes it the most beautiful sight for eyes. Tourists travel from all over the world to see the Greek windows architecture as this is a unique part of history no one would ever dare miss..
Now comes our Modern era’s Kitchen Window. Its called Kitchen hole as well and a serving hatch. An opening in a wall at window height for the purpose of serving food or other items.
Bring the Outdoors In If you enjoy plants and gardening, a Kitchen Garden Window can be used as a miniature indoor greenhouse. A garden window projects outward from the wall to create a sunlit spot that can be used to house herbs, orchids and houseplants, or serve as a display area for collectibles. Kitchen garden windows aren’t just an attractive option to consider—they can also be highly functional!
So here we have come across the concept of windows to some extent, I will take you further in this Window Journey to 5 best ways to style our windows
- WINDOW SEATING
- WINDOWS & DINING TABLE
- DRAWING ROOM’S BEAUTY ENHACER
- WINDOW GARDEN-NURSERY IN WINDOW
- WINDOW LIABRARY
So tune in with me to my next article on Window Seating.
Till then chaio…J
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