Today’s roundup is practical: we are solving a problem that some of us might have. If you have windows that face fences or walls, they can become a great problem: not enough light and a bad view are included. You might also have egress and well windows, which are considered problematic features for the same reasons, and the solutions for all such windows are common. Let’s discuss them all to understand what to do in such cases.
Windows That Face Fences And Walls
If your window overlooks a wall or a fence, it’s no big deal! First of all, paint the face or wall in some light shade, this way you will get more light for inside. Second, go for styling the fence with green vines, plants along it or even delicate trees. The choice depends on the piece of land you have, and if it’s very narrow, consider bamboo: it will grow fast and will make up a green view. Vines are the best solution as they are vertical, and you can also compose a vertical garden right on the fence. There are shelves, vertical pallet pieces and other units you can use to spruce up the view from the window.
The small windows overlook the dark fence, and greenery and blooming vines make the view better.
The tall black fence could look too harsh but tall bamboo refreshes the space.
The window faces a tall fence but tall bamboo makes the view cooler and fresher.
The window overlooks the tall fence but green vines covering it make it cooler.
The glazed doors can be opened to a wall and a narrow piece of land covered with greenery.
The bathroom overlooks a white brick fence that is starting to get covered with green vines.
The bathroom's glass wall faces a fence with a trellis that is covered with greenery.
The shower features a glass wall that overlooks the fence with lush greenery to create a feeling of showering outdoors.
The shower space features a large window, and behind it you can see lots of greenery.
The windows face a living fence and there's still enough daylight coming inside.
If your windows face a fence or a wall, cover it with green vines to make the view cooler.
The living room has a window that faces a wall but along the wall there are potted green plants.
The glass door overlooks a white fence, and this skinny nook is styled with groundcovers, a small tree and greenery.
The bathroom features a large window that overlooks lush tropical plants that add to the ambience of the space.
If your living room faces a fence or a wall, you can plant some greenery there to add a fresh touch.
The glass doors face a wall but the potted plants and flowers add a touch of fancy.
The dining room overlooks a brick fence but painting it white and adding plants makes a simple and peaceful view.
Though the window faces a fence, the vertical greenery garden makes up a cool view.
Egress Windows
An egress window is a window that is located below the ground level and is used as an emergency exit. The look of such a window is more likely to disappoint you than something else but you can pop it up with plants. Create a mini garden outdoors but make it vertical or tiered to let the daylight in. Flowers, greenery and other plants are welcome to make the view from an egress window cooler. If you understand that real plants can’t survive in this conditions, fake ones are always an option.
The egress window overlooks some blooms and there's a window box over it.
The egress window overlooks a tiered garden of stone with lots of greenery.
The egress window faces a raised garden bed with greenery and flowers.
The egress window faces a lot of greenery and blooms to make the space feel like a garden.
A large window overlooks a fence but an added tiered garden with greenery and green vines, and this view is fancy.
Well Windows
A well window might seem a difficult one as it overlooks a small nook that you don’t know what to do with. But the solution is simple: make a small winter garden or just a garden. Place plants in pots and add pebbles or mulch, rocks or some other hardscaping considering the space you have. You can take care of plants getting inside the nook through your window or even door, and the plants will get light from above. Not ready to do that? Choose faux plants then.
The bathroom's glazed wall overlooks a small winter garden with rocks.
The living room is done with glass walls, which show off a narrow winter garden with tall planters and lush greenery.
The glass wall in the washing zone shows off a small winter garden with plants and driftwood.
The small winter garden features rocks, greenery and pendant plants, too.
The living room features a glass wall that faces a narrow winter garden with potted plants and pebbles.
Add a window that faces plants to a bathroom as equal to adding actual plants to the bathroom but caring for them will be easier.
The glass doors lead to a small winter garden with plants and a vertical garden of a pallet.
The small winter garden shows off lots of green plants in pots, so that the indoor space got a nice view.
The windows face a wall and a potted plant and a skylight make this nook look better.
The glass wall and window face a small winter garden with potted greenery.
If you can't grow much in your mini garden, go for cool hardscaping and just a couple of plants.
The bathroom includes a glass wall that faces a tiny nook with greenery and decor.
The egress window faces a white tiered garden with bright flowers, so the view is cool enough.
The bedroom features a glass door to a well that is styled with potted greenery.
The window and glass door overlook a small well that is a winter garden with pebbles, greenery and a small tree.
This is an egress window with wood around and a vertical garden on it.
The living room features a large window that shows off a lot of greenery that almost enters the room. (via archdaily).