View of a living room with white Marvin Replacement Slider windows.

4 June 2024

Picture Perfect Living: Enhancing Your Living Room View with Large Windows

Homes with large windows make a statement. Large window designs create unique home looks and bring many benefits. Large windows for a house can come in a variety of shapes and styles to suit your home. See how you can add large windows to your home and how to use them.

Large Windows

Large windows can open or remain closed depending on the type of window you choose. Marvin Replacement has several styles of large double-pane windows perfect for your home. You can choose large window sizes for a large living room window or other places in your home. One of our design consultants can cover all your large window ideas, even large black-framed windows.

Benefits of Large Windows

Large replacement windows bring several benefits to your home. Large glass windows expand views and add sunlight to rooms. Large windows also help connect you to the outdoors with better viewing. The size of large opening windows also means they can bring the sweet scents of flowers into your home, along with cool, soothing breezes. With large windows you can craft floor-to-ceiling window looks for contemporary style. A combination of windows can make a room feel larger with the flood of natural light. Big windows also mean you can enjoy the benefits of solar heat to make a room feel cozy.

Large Living Room Windows

Large windows for a living room make it feel more spacious and inviting. When you’re thinking about large living room window ideas, consider function and style. A casement window vs. a double hung window functions different. A casement window swings out to open. A double hung window slides open on a window frame. Awning windows vs. casement windows have different orientations. They fit spaces in separate ways. Living room large windows can also feature style accents, like window grilles.

With large living room windows, think about where the sun will enter the space throughout the day. The sunlight can create glare on a TV. You’ll have to consider window treatments that can limit that. If your living room faces the west, think about the solar heat from a setting sun as you arrange your living room.

The size of your living room will help you decide how big of a window you can have. Too large of a living room window can overwhelm the space and make it feel out of proportion. Too small of a living room window has the opposite effect.

Picture windows paired with opening windows create a floor-to-ceiling window look. The combination also helps with air circulation.

Large Windows that Open

Searching for a large opening window? There are several large windows that open you can choose for your home. Bay and bow windows are some of the biggest window options available. They feature several windows mulled together for expansive views. They can also have opening windows throughout or just at the end. Bay and bow windows also provide a nook that adds space to your home, perfect for a seating or extra shelving.

Large home windows can include picture windows. Picture windows do not open, like other windows but they can come in large sizes, like bay and bow windows. Large front window ideas can include a slider triple sash. The windows on the end open and close while the middle window remains closed.

Large Bay Windows

Bay windows are large residential windows that homeowners favor for a large front living room window. Bay windows have three windows in a unit. Marvin Replacement Bay Windows can feature casement or double hung windows. The casement window configuration offers uninterrupted views and open wide for airflow. The double hung window configuration has excellent ventilation, too. Opening the top and bottom sash of a double hung window allows warm air to pass out through the upper part. Cool air can enter through the lower part.

Bay windows extend outward to bring you closer to beautiful backyard views. A street-facing bay window becomes a focal point for your home’s curb appeal.

Outside view of a Marvin Replacement living room bay window.

Large Bow Windows

Another large front window idea is a bow window. Like a bay window, a bow window also extends outward from your home. It creates extra space in your home for more storage or décor items. Bow windows have even larger sizes than bay windows. Marvin Replacement Bow Windows can span six windows wide for panoramic views. Bow windows add a gentle curve to a home’s style that can soften straight lines in a home’s design.

White Marvin Replacement Bow Window with five panels on a house with grey siding.

Large Sliding Windows

A large sliding window, like a slider triple sash, makes a big impact in living room spaces. Plus, they open to add ventilation. Slider windows have flexible design. They can have a vertical orientation or have more of a horizontal look for wide views in your living room. Large windows that slide open are simple to operate, too.

Large Casement Windows

A large casement window stretches high for big views. Casement windows don’t have a check rail, like a double hung window. So, you don’t have to peek above or below for a look at outdoor wildlife. You can pair casement windows with picture windows for large outdoor views.

Casement windows often get used as a large egress window. They can open wide enough to meet building codes. There can be some size limitations with casement windows. They need to support the weight of the sash.

Interior view of a white living room with black special shape Marvin Replacement windows.

Large Awning Windows

A large awning window can fit above or below a picture window. Big awning windows also work well as kitchen windows. They’re easy to reach with their crank handle. In a living room, large awning windows can open for airflow, even in a light rain.

Exterior view of a set of three opened black Marvin Replacement awning windows.

Large Double Hung Windows

Large house windows are often double hung windows. They have traditional style and energy efficiency. Double hung windows can pair next to each other for bigger views and more ventilation. You can add window grids to match your home’s architectural design, too.

Exterior view of black single hung windows.

Large Picture Windows

Picture windows top the list of large front window ideas. A picture window can take several kinds of shapes to fit spaces. They often come as large rectangles in front living rooms to take advantage of views. They don’t open, like other living room windows, so pairing them with a window that does makes sense.

Large picture window replacement can help with your home’s energy efficiency because they don’t open. The cost of large picture windows comes down to the size of the window. The type of window material and options select also impact large picture windows price.

Image of a home with big picture windows with a pool in the foreground.

Large Arched Windows + Large Round Windows

When it comes to large custom windows, large arched windows and large round windows can fill a living room with natural light. Arched and round windows are large fixed windows. That means they don’t open and close like other windows. The curved design adds sweeping views and architectural appeal to living rooms. A large round window above a row of double hung or casement windows can break up straight lines. You can also add a large circular window in the living room to create a focal point. A big circle window can also help capture a particular view.