GLAZING IDEAS

Most agricultural buildings won’t come with the number of suitable openings for the windows that a modern home requires. And a conventional domestic window arrangement is unlikely to work in a barn. You need to carefully balance allowing natural light inside without impacting on the character of the barn. Here are some popular solutions:

Glazed gables Opening up an entire edge of the structure will help to preserve its form and add some impressive wow factor.

Rooflights Make the most of vaulted ceilings by cutting out windows. This will have minimal impact on the external look of the building, whilst offering soughtafter overhead illumination.

Glazed entrance Many designers working on a barn conversion choose to turn the entrance into a focal point as well as a source of light. Glass doors flanked with full-height side glazing can work wonders.

Large frameless panels Big panes of glass with a minimal look help to put the focus onto the building rather than the window.