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Windows As Design Elements

When we think of windows we think of letting in light and giving our outdoor shed or outdoor building ventilation, but I want to present a whole new spin on using windows on outdoor sheds today.

Think of using windows as a design element in your outdoor shed, office shed, guest shed, she shed, man cave, pub shed, meditation shed, or barn. We don’t need to be limited to using windows just for the primary purpose of letting in light and giving buildings ventilation.

Transom Windows As Decorative Accents

Shed Windows and More has both solid pane and divided pane transom windows in many different sizes. Use your imagination for a moment and consider using transom windows just below the roof line all around the upper walls of your shed. First using this many transom windows would let in light from different angles during different times of day while giving an all-over glow to the interior of your outdoor shed; be it a she shed, office shed, guest shed, man cave, pub shed, or meditation shed.

This placement of the windows high up on the wall also allows for maximum use of wall space for furniture, cabinets, or a railing bookcase placed below the windows that would allow for more storage and add a decorative touch to your outdoor shed.

Round & Decorative Gable Windows As Wall & Door Accents

We usually think of round or decorative gable windows in the arch of the roof, but there are so many other ways to use both round and decorative gable windows in a decorative way.  Think of using round windows as a porthole on playhouse or treehouse doors. Round windows could even be a great accent on a shed door meant for a she shed, office shed, guest shed, man cave, pub shed, or meditation shed. Our garage door windows are usually used on garage doors but could be installed singularly at the top of a door or used around the bottom of the roof line, much like we described using the transom windows above.

Decorative Wall of Windows

In custom homes, you sometimes see a wall of windows used on a south-facing wall to make the best use of the sun and to heat a room. A wall of windows also can make the best use of a great view. You can accomplish the same effect in most sheds; be it a she shed, office shed, guest shed, man cave, pub shed, or meditation shed. You can either go for windows all the same size or stagger sizes.

You can make the wall of windows non-opening, but most of us would choose to make our wall of windows functional to both heat our shed and cool our shed by being able to open the windows. Using a south-facing wall of horizontal sliding windows or vertical sliding windows that open lets you make the best use of warmer weather while you making the best use of breezes that come up in the morning and evening to cool down your she shed, office shed, guest shed, man cave, pub shed, or meditation shed.

Staggering sizes and even shapes in a wall of windows give light to a shed but also add a bold design statement so that your outdoor building; be it a she shed, office shed, guest shed, man cave, pub shed, or meditation shed is not just ordinary and functional, but a beautiful compliment to your outdoor space.

Using Color with Windows As A Design Idea

When using multiple windows to bring in a design flare, you can also use color, shutters, and flower boxes to add more interest to your outdoor shed. Trim on windows usually are the same color but you can also use different color trim and matching or contrasting shutters as a way of adding design interest to your shed.

We keep it pretty simple in the states, but if you travel to many of the islands in the Caribbean, visit Florida, or have seen windows, shutters, and flower boxes in many of the European countries, they use bright colors and accents as part of their design motif.  Why not try the same idea on an outdoor shed; she shed, office shed, guest shed, man cave, pub shed, or meditation shed?

Multiple Windows Give You Lots of Light

Space is always a consideration in a small outdoor building such as a she shed, office shed, guest shed, man cave, pub shed, or meditation shed. So, giving your outdoor shed light without losing wall space is a high priority. Think of placing windows at least 5 feet above floor space on two walls; this allows for table, desk, sofa, bed, or workbench placement without sacrificing light or ventilation. Using windows as a style component opens up all sorts of new possibilities for design ideas for your outdoor shed.

Take a look at all the possibilities Shed Windows and More windows afford you at incredible prices and a great selection of hard-to-find sizes at prices you won’t see at a big box store. Spring is a great time to take on a new project or revamp an already-built shed into an outdoor building that adds design and interest to your property.