Floor-to-ceiling windows mean light-filled rooms and an unobstructed view outside. Your room looks bigger and friendlier. But large windows also mean less usable wall space and a clear view in from outside. In this guide, we show you how to make the most of your windows and what a well-thought-out furniture layout can do.
Furnishing a room with floor-to-ceiling windows – here's how:
- Using the space in front of the window
- Positioning furniture in the living room, including a customer question
- Designing the dining area
- Creating privacy in the bedroom
1. Using the space in front of the window
When windows reach down to the floor, there's no windowsill. Instead, use the space directly in front of the window to decorate and furnish it.
We recommend vases, baskets or lanterns. Place them individually or in combination directly on the floor in front of the window. They catch the eye without blocking the view or taking up space. The baskets create extra storage space, and the glow of the lanterns creates a cosy atmosphere in the evening.
Show off your floor-to-ceiling windows by arranging plants and plant pots on the free floor space. Make use of the often unused upper part of the window by hanging plant hangers. Our tip: stack books or use stools to create a new level and raise the plants. This loosens up the look and adds liveliness.
Enjoy the unobstructed view outside by placing seating near the floor-to-ceiling window. Slender lounge chairs and smaller armchairs that you can move as needed work well here. A side table provides space for books, snacks or drinks – and the spot invites you to linger!
2. Living room: positioning furniture in the room
The advantage of floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room is that they let in lots of light and make the room look open and bigger. Hang sheer curtains to frame the windows visually, provide light privacy and add colour accents.
The challenge with large windows is the lack of free wall space. Gain more room by placing your furniture freely in the room. A furniture grouping looks particularly inviting: a rug, a sofa or armchair, combined with a side table and a floor lamp, creates a harmonious overall look.
2.1 Customer question
Our customer Isabella S. has a spacious open-plan living area with floor-to-ceiling windows and asked us for help: "My open-plan living area only has floor-to-ceiling windows. Now I'm not sure how best to arrange our furniture. Do you have any suggestions?"
"The most important thing when placing furniture in front of floor-to-ceiling windows and/or freely in the room is that it mustn't be too high. That's why backless benches and daybeds work particularly well. If you choose a sofa, it's best to go for one with a low back. That way, the area behind the sofa is still perceived as part of the room and used as such." – Viktoria, interior expert
3. Designing the dining area
Family get-togethers or entertaining guests – the dining area is where people come together. Make full use of your floor-to-ceiling windows.
Moving chairs, serving guests or laying the table – there's a lot of movement in the dining room. Place your dining set with enough distance from the window and simply leave the space in front of it free. Curtains or screens aren't necessary. What could be better than a delicious meal with an open view outside?
4. Creating privacy in the bedroom
For you to feel comfortable in your bedroom, privacy is essential. But floor-to-ceiling windows offer a clear view in from outside. With just a few simple steps and a thoughtful furniture layout, you can create more privacy.
Choose opaque curtains to create a privacy screen and darken the room when needed. Use room dividers such as folding screens to create areas that can't be seen from outside.
Position the bed in a spot that is hard to see from outside. Use different elements to create flexible screens.
Floor mirrors, plants or plant stands work extremely well. They're decorative, easy to move and tall enough to provide sufficient privacy. A chair or armchair blocks views from outside and also gives you somewhere to put your clothes.
Living room, dining room or bedroom – floor-to-ceiling windows offer lots of design possibilities. Have fun designing and furnishing your space!
