Windows are more than just a part of architecture. They let in light, open up views, shape the mood of a home and influence well-being. In modern urban life in India, where every square meter counts, windows have become a tool for design, energy efficiency and emotional balance. This site is about how windows enliven space.
In densely populated cities like Mumbai or Bangalore, natural light has become a rarity. Windows, properly oriented and designed, can compensate for the lack of sunlight even in dense buildings.
In rooms with low ceilings and narrow aisles, large windows visually “lift” the space and add airiness.
On Chicken Road — a conventional metaphor for cramped, noisy city life — windows symbolize a way out, a perspective, a desire for a better environment.
Even a small window can become a frame for a tree, sky or city skyline - this is important for mental comfort.
In an old part of Hyderabad, a couple turned a narrow balcony with a small window into a cozy corner for tea. They added large sliding windows - and the sun floods the entire space from morning to lunch.
A young designer set up her studio in a room with three narrow windows. She replaced them with one wide panoramic one - and says that creativity “came with the light”.
In a small apartment, a family of three made a cut in the blank kitchen wall, installing a window with frosted glass. The kitchen became more spacious and bright, even without changing the furniture.
Even if it’s not possible to install large windows, using light frames and mirrors around them helps to increase the effect of space.
Light translucent fabrics let in light and add coziness. In the bedroom — thick roller options with a black lining.
Round, arched, asymmetrical windows are not only a stylish detail, but also a way to make the interior unique.
