We present bathhouses with panoramic windows, the designs of which, as well as photographs of turnkey construction, were made at the Gorodles Group of Companies.
A bathhouse with panoramic glazing in the living room area, terrace, or pool is a current trend in the design of modern manor bathhouse complexes. Our author's collection of designs for modern log baths includes a variety of examples of log baths for every taste.
GC "Gorodles" specializes in individual design, production and construction of exclusive estate complexes, log houses and hand-cut bathhouses made of cedar and pine.
Metropol 5*
The building was built in 1899-1905 and is now included in the list of architectural monuments of the Russian capital. There is a sense of historical heritage everywhere here. Nearby are GUM, TSUM, the Kremlin, Okhotny Ryad, Teatralnaya Square.
Breakfasts are held in the ancient Metropol hall, notable for its stained glass dome and marble fountain. The buffets include pancakes with various fillings, porridge with milk and water, egg dishes, cold cuts of meat, cheese and vegetables, and fresh pastries. You can also order dietary, vegetarian and children's dishes. The rest of the time there is a chef's menu.
Another “delicious” establishment is the cult bar “Chaliapin”, where, in addition to non-alcoholic and alcoholic cocktails, you can try Russian liqueurs according to ancient recipes and even polugar. On the territory of the fitness center there is a gym, classes for yoga, Pilates and stretching. The SPA center has a sauna, jacuzzi, swimming pool, massage rooms and relaxation rooms. Specialists offer face and body care programs.
There is no entertainment, but this is not a problem, since there are dozens of hospitable establishments nearby. The website regularly features lucrative special offers that everyone can take advantage of.
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With pool, barbecue
To make your vacation more comfortable and useful, many tricks have been invented.
You shouldn’t limit yourself to a banal washing or shower stall if you have the opportunity to organize a swimming pool. Source diy.obi.ru
A sauna with a jacuzzi is an unforgettable experience on a winter evening! Source exterierovesauny.sk
Recreation is taken seriously here: a swimming pool, terrace and barbecue area. Source houzz.com
There is a carved log bathhouse and a swimming pool at the entrance. Life is good! Source pinterest.com
An interesting format: a bathhouse with a gazebo and a barbecue area under a common roof. Source myhome.ru If you are lucky with the climate, set up a home spa. Source homes7.net
Triumph Palace 4*
Occupies the last three floors of the Europe skyscraper and the windows of the rooms offer beautiful views of Moscow
It is worth paying attention to those guests who prefer to live in a lively city, but away from the main tourist spots. This is also a good option for those who do not plan to visit the gym, sports classes, SPA centers, and for this reason do not want to overpay
The kitchen is staffed by a talented chef who has created a unique menu. Breakfast is included in the price and takes place in the room. 24-hour delivery is also available. There are no establishments or entertainment on site, but there are dozens of great places nearby that are worth visiting.
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Modern designs
No matter what the walls of such structures are built from, they strive to give them a natural look. One way or another, in most projects there are echoes of the chalet style.
A small log bathhouse with a patterned door and characteristic protruding overhangs. Source pinterest.com
A solid building with a spacious veranda for a large company. After enjoying the bath procedures, you can move to the terrace. Source karkas-stroy.ru
Small but fully functional sauna. Due to the elongated layout, the rooms are arranged in a suite. Source it.aviarydecor.com The design looks stylish thanks to the beams under the protruding canopy, brick trim and light facade. Source pinterest.ch
Beautiful baths from the outside are always equipped with an interesting detail. Here it is a wide canopy over the terrace and a glazed veranda, where it is pleasant to relax on a cool day. Source decohoms.com
An ascetic Finnish sauna with a transparent door made of tempered glass. Glass can be not only transparent, but also matte, or with a pattern. Source stopdacha.ru
The principle of operation and design of plastic windows
Construction of plastic windows
Plastic windows are not new on the Russian market for a long time. They have been successfully replacing conventional wooden frames with glass for many years and are in demand because they are reasonably priced, reliable, functional, durable and very comfortable. They are installed in both apartments and offices. However, the great popularity of the products has led to the fact that now a lot of manufacturing companies have appeared on the market, and not all of them produce good products
Therefore, it is important to know how to choose the right windows, so as not to be disappointed later and regret the money spent
When choosing a window, you need to take into account all the parameters
So, first of all you need to pay attention to the profile. This is exactly the basis of frames and sashes. Any profile is a special and complex structure made of plastic and aluminum (maybe steel), the full complexity of which can only be appreciated if you cut the profile and see what’s inside it
Each profile has several cavities, and between them there are sealed partitions. By the way, it is these cavities that are called window chambers - they allow you to make it warmer due to the emptiness that does not allow air to pass through
Any profile is a special and complex structure made of plastic and aluminum (maybe steel), the full complexity of which can only be appreciated if you cut the profile and see what’s inside it. Each profile has several cavities, and between them there are sealed partitions. By the way, it is these cavities that are called window chambers - they allow you to make it warmer due to the emptiness that does not allow air to pass through.
Chambers of plastic windows
Any profile is produced according to certain standards. In Russia this is GOST 30673-99. There is also a European version - EN 12608 SR. All profiles can be divided into three types depending on the thickness of the partitions and walls.
Table. Three profile types.
| Type | Explanation |
| A | For this profile, the walls inside have a thickness of at least 2.5 mm, and on the outside - at least 2.8 mm. This is an ideal option for a residential building. |
| IN | This option has thinner walls: inside from 2 mm, outside from 2.5 mm. Windows can be installed both in a residential building and in an unheated room. But they are less warm and less resistant to a number of influences. |
| WITH | This is an object profile that has the thinnest walls. It is installed only in non-residential premises that are not heated. And the windows themselves usually don’t even open. |
The metal inside each window is an amplifier that allows you to achieve the desired rigidity and strength
It is not visible from the outside, but its importance is great
When looking at the window, the buyer will see only plastic - PVC. It is artificial, but still a good material and not hazardous to health. It has a low price, does not conduct heat well, is environmentally friendly, paints well, is durable (if it is good), and does not allow sounds to pass through. In short, an ideal option for a window system.
By the way, the width of the profile also matters. In another way, and in professional slang, it is called mounting depth. For a conventional window system, it is 0.5-0.8 cm. Moreover, if the width of the frame can be only 0.6 mm, then there will be three chambers inside. There are four, five-chamber, and even six-chamber windows. The wider and more powerful the windows, the higher quality fittings and thicker double-glazed windows can be used. Also, a deeper window usually turns out to be warmer, since the chambers in it have a larger volume.
Location and parameters
And yet, the main function of a window in a bathhouse or sauna is ventilation. This must be remembered when choosing their number per room. And also searching for the optimal location.
As a rule, a bathhouse has three rooms. This is a dressing room, often combined with a rest room. Then there is a washing room in which water procedures are carried out. And a steam room, where it is very important to maintain a high air temperature.
In the last two rooms, one small window is enough. Or even windows to provide ventilation. But the window in the dressing room can be large. Or even several if the room is spacious enough.
Waiting room in a Russian bath Source old.artkelo.ru
Bathhouse with large panoramic windows
A peculiar highlight of the bathhouse complex is the large panoramic windows and the original facade decoration with yellow brick - a fashion trend that migrated to us from Finnish projects. It is noteworthy that there is nothing superfluous here, everything is natural and harmonious. Stained glass panoramic glazing allows you to admire nature and at the same time have a great time with your family or friends.
The customer chose a unique architectural solution - the installation of modern frameless window systems. Windows of this type have a number of significant advantages: the rooms visually seem more spacious and brighter, the space visually expands. Sliding glazing of the terrace involves the “riding” of the sashes on rollers between the guides. This allows you to make the veranda open if desired. Modern panoramic windows will highlight the beauty of the building and give a feeling of unity with nature.
Briefly about the main thing
Although traditionally all steam rooms in Russian baths do not have windows, their installation is justified by many indicators. And the main compelling argument is the possibility of burst ventilation. This method brings the premises to the necessary sanitary standards much faster.
For a steam room, it is important to choose the optimal window size and location. A window that is too small will not serve as an emergency exit. A large window will affect heat loss. And this is unacceptable for a bathhouse.
For the steam room, it is absolutely necessary to avoid plastic, since it is harmful to health when heated. Therefore, it is better to opt for wooden frames made of alder. This type of wood is ideally suited for a bath structure.
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Examples of panoramic windows in famous hotels
The most expensive and prestigious hotels in the world, which are famous for their elegant, luxurious and stylish interiors, show examples of the magnificent use of floor-to-ceiling windows and partial glazing. Let's look at how the world's best designers and architects used panoramic glazing in the rooms of expensive famous hotels and penthouses.
London, Mayfair. The Connaught Hotel
A luxury hotel in the most prestigious area of the capital of England, where all rooms are unique and have a thoughtful designer design. Huge floor-to-ceiling windows create a panoramic view, although they are separated by parts of the wall. This technique creates a feeling of verticality in space and an elegant play of light.
Dubai, UAE. Burj Al Arab Hotel
The fame of the most luxurious and simply languid hotel in the world, where all gilded parts are covered with 24-karat gold, is confirmed by the luxurious bathroom. Panoramic windows the full height of the wall are covered with rich draperies of curtains and Roman blinds. But, while soaking in a bathtub made of precious marble, it is much more pleasant to survey the surroundings, leaving the glazing open.
Hong Kong. Ritz Carlton Hotel Hong Kong
Panoramic windows are simply a necessary attribute of the building, which is currently the fifth tallest in the world. The rooms offer not only views of the metropolis, but also the famous Victoria Harbour.
Bali Island, Nusa Dua, Indonesia. Hotel The Laguna Resort & SPA 5*
In the rooms, all interior details are made of valuable wood, including huge panoramic windows and sliding doors to the terrace. With such a climate and the beauty of an island paradise, access to nature is a must.
Moscow, Russia. Ritz Carlton Hotel Moscow
It was impossible not to admire the amazing historical views of the capital in the city center. Luxury rooms offer panoramic views of Moscow's best sights. A huge wall-to-wall window is like a painting in an expensive frame made of elegant and strict double curtains.
Kazakhstan, Astana. Ritz Carlton Astana Hotel
The club rooms of the best hotel in the city all have panoramic glazing, which is decorated in different styles. Depending on the interior of the rooms, the windows are hung with a light haze of tulle, Roman shades or blinds. All rooms are the author's design of style and furniture.
China, Beijing. Mandarin Oriental Hotel
The hotel's presidential suite has only one bedroom, but it has become a complete art object: incredible panoramic windows offering views of the entire metropolis, designer furniture, bouquets from the best florists.
France, Cannes. The Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel Martinez
This is one of the most famous penthouses in the world! The hotel is a haven for the stars of the annual Cannes Film Festival, where a variety of celebrities rested and held parties on the 7th floor. A stylish floor-to-ceiling panoramic window overlooking the famous embankment is included along with the glory of the most popular room. The design of rooms in the minimalist style reveals to guests a thoughtful, muted sophistication of rigor.
Australia, Sydney. Meriton Suites World Tower Hotel
A hotel in the tallest tower of Sydney, a large metropolis, a city on the ocean. The panoramic windows of the rooms offer views of the city itself, a strip of beaches, and there is access to a terrace equipped for playing golf. Interiors in a minimalist style allow you to enjoy the main advantage of the hotel - proximity to the sky.
France, Paris, Champs Elysees. Hotel Plaza Athenee
This is the most expensive hotel in Paris. What can you say about hotel rooms in the heart of France, the country where most of the world's best designers create beauty and fashion? This is elegant luxury, where there is not a single unnecessary detail or disharmony. Each guest suite has panoramic windows, but not a full wall, but floor to ceiling windows with wall openings. The building is located in the historical center, so the style of the facade should not be disturbed. But even such huge bright windows are enough to admire the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Elysees.
Plastic windows
There is a completely authoritative opinion that plastic has no place in the bathhouse. And this is partially correct. The material is completely unsuitable for a steam room. Even the most expensive and high quality. After all, when heated, it will inevitably release toxins. No matter how the manufacturers claim otherwise.
But for a dressing room or washing area, plastic is quite suitable. These rooms are not exposed to much heat, so the material will remain neutral. Plastic windows for baths have good characteristics. They do not absorb moisture at all and therefore can be easily opened for ventilation under any conditions.
Empire City 4*
Located in a business area. Metro stations – Vystavochnaya and Mezhdunarodnaya. Nearby are the Afimall City shopping and entertainment complex, P. Fomenko’s workshop, and the Panorama 360 observation deck. Meals are not provided, but there are dozens of cool establishments nearby.
A three-minute walk is the steakhouse "Steak It Easy", the restaurant "Russian", the Japanese bar "Ramen Izakaya". And if you don’t want to leave the walls of your temporary home, you can order delivery from any cafe. The rooms are divided into four categories - standard, business, junior suite, suite. There are options with equipped kitchens for those who prefer to cook on their own even when traveling. The windows overlook new glass skyscrapers and the Moskva River embankment.
The owners position the place as romantic and reinforce this fact with special offers for couples. The staff will be happy to prepare the room for a date, shower the furniture with fresh rose petals, cool the champagne or wine, and order flowers. You can also agree in advance about photo or video shooting.
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Installation features
When installing windows, problems arise only in wooden buildings. A bathhouse made of logs or timber takes a very long time to shrink. This is the nature of wood. And if the window in the opening is fixed in the usual way (tightly), then after a while the glass in it will burst due to deformation of the frame.
Some developers wait a year or two and then install the windows. It is believed that during this period the active shrinkage of the structure ends. But this happens extremely rarely, and in most cases the process continues for years. Therefore, a special installation method is usually chosen.
The window frame is installed in a “casing” or “jam”. The structure is a separate wooden frame, which is placed in the wall opening. Moreover, it is never firmly fixed. The additional frame moves in the cut grooves inside the wall with a play of 7 cm. This allows you to avoid deformation of the window frame while the bathhouse shrinks.
A permanent stone structure does not have such problems. Its shrinkage stops at the stage of arranging the foundation. And when they finish building the walls, there is nothing stopping them from immediately installing all the windows.
Additional difficulties may arise if plastic windows for the bathhouse are chosen. Regardless of the wall material, working with such structures requires a lot of experience. Depressurization of a double-glazed window can occur even due to a small error. Therefore, it is better to entrust installation to professionals.
Installation instructions for panoramic windows
Installation of a panoramic window in a new building
The possibility of installing panoramic windows should be provided for at the design stage. Architects are thinking about other ways to construct ceilings. This remark does not apply to the glazing of verandas; panoramic windows can be installed here at any time.
Step 1. Select an option for panoramic windows, measure their width and height. Classic panoramic designs should open the entire space from the top to the bottom of the wall.
Measuring the opening for a panoramic window
An example of a measurement error
Step 2: Assemble window profiles. Follow the manufacturer's instructions during assembly. Do not simplify some steps - the load on the frame is large, you need to take all measures to ensure its strength. If you have no experience in assembling profiles, then it is better to turn to professionals for help. Moreover, double-glazed windows cannot be installed without special vacuum suction cups, and only specialized companies have them. And another problem is the large weight of double-glazed windows. If it is two- or three-chamber and made of impact-resistant glass with a thickness of within 6 millimeters, then it is impossible to manually install it in place; lifting mechanisms are needed.
Now you can start assembling
Step 3. Along the perimeter of the window opening, clean the surfaces from dust and construction debris, and level them if necessary. It is highly desirable that the lower profile of the panoramic window lie on the floor slab with its entire surface. It is prohibited to install windows on the floor. The exception is the flooring made of ceramic tiles and laid on a durable cement screed. If there are coolants underneath, then they cannot be located under the frame of the panoramic window.
Preparing the window opening
Step 4. Measure the places where the frame is fixed in the opening, and use these marks to drill holes in the profile. It’s better to drill the profile and the opening separately - it’s much easier to work this way.
Attach the window and mark the location for the mounting holes
Step 5. Insert the frame into the opening, level it and secure it firmly with wedges
Please ensure that the structure does not wobble. It must be stable throughout installation
Step 6. Using a drill and hammer drill, drill holes in the wall for the anchor bolts. If the panoramic window is relatively small and light, then you can use durable dowels; in all other cases, fixation is done only with anchors. The distance between the holes is selected taking into account the material of the walls and the size of the panoramic window. In most cases it is within 40 centimeters.
Step 7. Fix the frames, check the stability of their position. If in doubt, increase the number of anchors.
Anchor plates
Installation of panoramic windows
Prices for popular hammer drill models
Hammers
Step 8. Replace the glass or double-glazed windows. Do not forget to use plastic linings that compensate for the linear thermal expansion of the glass.
To install the bead into the frame, it is better to use a rubber mallet
Step 9. Blow foam into the gaps between the frame and the opening, and thoroughly moisten the surfaces before foaming. In this case, water performs two functions: it increases the coefficient of adhesion of the foam to surfaces and accelerates the time of its (foam) hardening. Unscrupulous craftsmen rarely wet surfaces; for them, the main thing is not the quality of work, but time. If you use the services of a company, be sure to control the quality of installation and force workers to carry out all stages of installing panoramic windows.
The cracks are filled with foam
Step 10. After the foam has hardened, use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the material protruding beyond the plane of the wall. The foam can then be covered with wallpaper, plastered or leveled with putty. The specific method is selected taking into account the existing decoration of the walls of the room.
Removing excess polyurethane foam
Stoves and chimney
Installation of a chimney is the most critical stage in the construction of a bathhouse;
so many fires happen because it is not done correctly! Here are the features of the chimney that Taras made:
single-walled - made of 321 steel 1 mm. sandwich - made of steel 321 (internal), steel 430 (external).
Chimney assembly sequence:
- determine the place where the oven will be;
- find the chimney axis;
- lay a passage element in the roof (if it is soft);
- put the stove on and start assembling from bottom to top;
- Be sure to install a device to lower the smoke temperature at the start, this can be either a chimney stone or an evaporator.
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Next is a gate, transition to a sandwich, two sandwich elbows, a deflector.
It is clear that the most extreme section in this design is the passage of the chimney through the covering and roof. The most important thing is that there is no unprotected wood on it. You can secure everything with a ready-made box, or you can (if you have experience and understand the principle) sew everything up yourself.
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This is a serious matter, so everything must be clear.
For reliability, Taras installed a special sensor on the pipe that measures the temperature at the point where it passes through the ceiling. A certain temperature is set on the sensor - if it is exceeded, the device will beep loudly.
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The temperature, I tell you, is not low there, 150 degrees, or even higher, so the tree must be protected, and everything needs to be inspected periodically.
And after installing the stove, the first thing he did was make a chimney heater in order to remove a little heat from the chimney at the start.
The stove performed excellently, not a single minus was identified.
Types of panoramic windows
Various types of designs will allow each owner to choose the best option for themselves.
Authentic panoramic windows for a country house Source pinterest.com
Depending on appearance
All panoramic-type structures are divided into those equipped with frames or frameless. In the second case, the glass will look like a single sheet, but the insulation of the room from noise and cold will be lower. The first case is more practical, but at the same time visually resembles standard double-glazed windows.
The most common form of panoramic windows is standard designs made to larger sizes.
Garden - this design is suitable for owners of small spaces, as well as lovers of indoor gardening. The structure protrudes beyond the plane of the wall, which allows more sunlight to pass through.
Corner modifications allow you to decorate the interior in an original way, as well as provide a flow of natural light. For example, a one-story house with panoramic windows looks more spacious than a two-story house with standard double-glazed windows.
A modern one-story house with large windows: the glazed part of the wall adds originality to the building. Source e-sciany.pl
False windows are a decorative element of the interior, consisting of a panel with a pattern or a mirror, built-in lighting and a decorative frame. As a rule, such solutions visually increase the size of the room and also mask an unsightly view of the surrounding area.
Depending on opening methods
The standard design for installation is tilt-and-turn. Such products are equipped with a micro-ventilation function; due to the convenient opening of the doors, they are easy to clean.
Parallel-sliding structures consist of two sashes, the sliding of which provides a high level of insulation.
Lift-and-slide modifications provide easy ventilation, as well as high-quality insulation during the cold season.
A budget option of the previous type are structures that fold like an accordion. Externally, the original design provides low thermal insulation, therefore it is used for warm regions.
Accordion design is an ideal option for homes in warm climates Source nkkconsult.ru
Each of the types of windows considered has a different cost depending on the selected materials.
Arguments for the window in the steam room
When debating whether a window is needed in a steam room, a strong argument can be made in favor of the latter. In such premises it is very important to comply with sanitary standards. And first of all, hygienic ventilation is simply necessary for this.
Traditionally, to do this, they open the door to the steam room and wait until the temperature in it becomes equal to the dressing room. This takes a lot of time. And in this case, burst ventilation will be more effective. And for him, opposite the open door in the steam room there should be an open window. To create a strong draft.
Window for burst ventilation Source mykaleidoscope.ru
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And there is no need to be afraid that the latter will remain (even if weak) even with the window closed. It was like that before. Modern windows provide for complete sealing of the room in a closed state. And this is provided not only by plastic structures, but also by wooden analogues.
Significant heat losses are possible only if the size of the window in the steam room is very large. But even in this case, problems can be reduced to a minimum. For example, insert fairly thick glass into the frame. Or use modern double-glazed windows.
The presence of a window in a steam room is a good security measure. If the outlet is jammed, the window can provide not only an influx of fresh air for breathing. Through it you can call for help. And if a fire occurs, the window becomes an emergency exit from the emergency room.
There remain two more important aspects - economic and aesthetic. If you plan all water procedures for the daytime, then if there is a window in the steam room, you can not turn on the electric light. For some people this is one of the advantages.
Natural lighting in the sauna Source ngenix.net
In addition, natural light is much better perceived by the eyes. And the opportunity to contemplate the beautiful view outside the window during the session will significantly improve your mood. And all of the above can be briefly summarized.
The presence of a window in the steam room:
- Speeds up hygienic ventilation.
- Ensures the proper level of safety in emergency situations.
- Will allow you to save on electricity.
- Will increase the comfort of staying in the steam room.
The Ritz-Carlton 5*
A world-famous brand with an excellent reputation. Equally suitable for relaxation, large events and work meetings. The wedding planning team is always happy to help guests, as are the business center staff.
You can have a delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner in local restaurants. O2 Lounge offers signature dishes inspired by European cuisine
Pay attention to the delicacies: red and black caviar, seafood, selected wines. But it is notable not only for its food, but also for its rooftop terrace with stunning panoramic views.
Alternative options are the Italian restaurant Sartoria Lamberti and the pan-Asian restaurant Novikov. The latter, by the way, offers tasting of fifty types of Japanese sake. There is everything you need to maintain a cheerful mood.
The fitness studio is equipped with the latest technology, the SPA center has several health and care programs to choose from, premium cosmetics and beauty rituals, as well as a hot tub, jacuzzi, sauna, swimming pool and aromatherapy shower. The main highlight is the art area, where contemporary Russian artists are exhibited.
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Nuances of facade design
Following the chosen stylistic direction, our designers gave preference to natural materials in the decor, combining transparent glass, warm cozy wood and environmentally friendly Japanese fiber cement siding in precise proportions. The color of the wooden planks that line parts of the facades is light brown, and the siding panels imitate marble - light and dark.
The terrace deserves special attention. It is very large, semi-open - only low glass sides act as fencing, as well as a partition made of vertical wooden slats. The result was a very elegant place, filled with air and light.
Conventionally, we divided this location into two zones. The first has a kitchenette with a sink, barbecue oven, work surface and storage space, as well as a dining table.
In the second there is a Japanese barrel-font Furaco with convenient steps. From the inside it is divided into two parts: the large one has seats for bathers, the small one has a wood-burning stove that maintains the optimal water temperature. It is especially unusual to swim in a furaco in the cool season - the sensations are similar to those experienced by a person immersed in a hot spring in winter Kamchatka. There is also a woodshed here - it’s convenient to take fuel for both the furaco stove and the barbecue.
The floor of the barbecue terrace is covered with a wooden board, the roof above the recreation area is common with the main part of the building, there is no canopy over the area with the Japanese plunge pool - you can take water and sun baths at the same time.
House with panoramic windows: photos of interesting projects
A house with panoramic windows is the best solution for a country estate. You can see photos of beautiful projects on our website. Panoramic designs have undoubted advantages:
- opening panorama from the window;
- help create a custom interior design;
- are fairly safe structures;
- excellent illumination for a long time.
Large glass surfaces provide the room with better illumination.
In this case, the lower part of the structure can be made of a more durable material . Negative properties include loss of heat-insulating qualities. In addition, it is worth taking care of the safety of the structure if there are children in the family. It’s also worth thinking about washing them, because without special tools it will be difficult to do.
Such windows are made from durable glass, which is covered with a special film. Even if damaged, such a system will not disintegrate into small fragments.
Large windows are decorated with curtains. This design is typical for classic interiors.
Combined
Such modern designs have a very high price. But their quality and basic characteristics are significantly superior to models made from only one material. Combinations of wood with metal and plastic increase all the positive properties and brighten up other disadvantages.
Methods for producing combined windows:
- The frame is made of either plastic or aluminum. The inside of the window is then covered with wood trim.
- A wooden frame is made. Then it is sewn up on the outside with aluminum or plastic panels.
- The design has two frames. The outer one is made of metal or plastic. The inner one is made of wood.
The second and third methods are suitable for windows that can be installed in a steam room. Because all problematic materials remain outside, and only natural ones are inside. Therefore, it is impossible to inhale harmful fumes or get burned on heated metal.
Combined window made of wood and aluminum Source okna-fresh.ru
Large window textiles: what is good and what is bad
Choosing the style of the room is not everything
It is important to know what techniques can be used to benefit from high windows: which models of curtains and textiles will help this, and which ones, on the contrary, will harm
What definitely won’t work in this case:
Textiles with small patterns: window decoration will be “lost” among other design elements in a large hall.
Short curtains look disproportionate, killing the entire value of a half-wall panoramic window from floor to ceiling.
A diagonally directed pattern (or stripes) on window textiles can break up the space of a living room, hall or kitchen, making it uncomfortable.
Curtains for large windows, due to their scale, almost always turn out to be the center of the interior, so they certainly need an original textile “cut”. What can it be expressed in?
Use the inversion technique - turn the usual combination the other way around. For example, let the curtains or tulle in the living room be dark and the drapes light. Or the inside of the window in the hall will be covered with a thick curtain (Roman, blinds), and flowing transparent fabrics will act as curtains on top of it.
We use a non-standard approach: thick Roman blinds with more delicate curtainsSelecting the winning cut
In the design of such premises, window textiles, as we have already found out, are often the main accent in the interior. But it doesn’t always have to be complicated and too bright. Often the size of windows and the view from them require more concise solutions.
In this case, designers have several universal curtain models in their arsenal.
For example, blinds. If the window is high, from the ceiling, but quite narrow, choose a horizontal design; if it is wide, choose a vertical one.
Window blinds are a great alternative to tulle. The room becomes incomparably more modern, there is more air and space for design ideas
Japanese curtains in the form of rectangular canvases are perfect for decorating a living room, hall, or bedroom.
And another example of a good approach to decorating a large window in an average living room. These white Japanese curtains look light and weightless as an alternative to traditional tulle.
The muslin curtain looks romantic and weightless. Especially if the room is small (bedroom, kitchen): it will add completeness to the window ensemble without “stealing” light.
If you decide to hang roller blinds, choose translucent ones: while covering part of the window, they should not interfere with natural light, destroying the concept of a light, airy design.
Thin sheer roller blinds combined with sheer drapes on a large window
Roman blinds are another option for discreet but expressive framing of the landscape for your home. But you need to be careful with cascading models: starting right at the ceiling, they weigh down the interior with voluminous folds and create the effect of overloading the space. For a medium-sized living room, hall or kitchen, it is better to give preference to a classic model, without folds.
Traditional, not the most successful design of a large window in the living room
Wooden windows
Most people, when taking care of their health, prefer to surround themselves with natural materials. And in this case, wood comes first. Its value for creating a favorable microclimate in a building is simply undeniable.
Advantages of wooden windows:
- They are able to “breathe”, that is, they can both absorb and release air vapor, adapting to the microclimate of the room.
- They accumulate heat and retain it for a long time.
- They look noble and respectable.
- Easily repaired and restored.
True, the material is afraid of both excessive humidity and extreme dry air. It can be damaged by insects or mold. But all this applies to unprocessed structures. And modern wooden windows are far from what they were just 10 years ago.
Today's glazed frames can easily resist any precipitation and even abnormal heat or northern frosts. Modern assembly and material processing technologies make structures completely sealed. And their service life has also increased significantly thanks to special impregnations.
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It is believed that any wood is suitable for a window frame. This is partly true, but a footnote should be added below the statement. It is important for what room the structure is being made. So, coniferous types of wood are completely unsuitable for a bathhouse. When heated, they begin to ooze resin. Larch also suffers from this.
Many people praise oak or beech because of the beauty of their texture and excellent strength. But there are also disadvantages to these varieties. These materials do not tolerate changes in humidity very well and crack. Therefore, experts recommend choosing linden, ash or aspen. But alder remains the best option for a bathhouse.
Steam room
The steam room is decorated with linden: the floor frame is made of planed linden bars, the boards are also linden. Taras heard that this tree “smells cool” after heating a bathhouse, but did not expect it to be so much - the incredible linden aroma enhances the pleasure of bathing procedures a hundredfold.
But: quite often, unfortunately, unscrupulous sellers substitute aspen instead of linden. Externally, these two types of wood are very similar, so it is better to play it safe and buy from trusted suppliers.
There is also a mini-boiler room in the bathhouse. The entire warm floor lives on a cheap nightly tariff and maintains a positive temperature in the bathhouse, and by Saturday it heats the room properly. The programmer controls the connection and disconnection of the floor.
Restroom
The rest room is the decoration of this bathhouse, and it is clear that it cost Taras a lot. It is finished with imitation timber 145x20 (both walls and ceiling), treated with two layers of wax in a beautiful shade.
Where the firebox is a dry planed laminated board 195x29, it is covered with the same wax, only to resemble aged wood. I desperately didn’t want tiles on the floor, so “we decided to lay laminate and not worry about it.”
The height of the room at the lowest point is two meters at the lowest point and 2.65-2.7 under the ridge. The large glazing area turned out to be a good decision; the owner of the bathhouse did not regret it.
Engineering systems
There are several “tricks” here: to prevent the water supply leading to the bathhouse from freezing in winter, Taras installed an anti-freezing tap on the façade: when you turn it on, the supply in the house is completely shut off, and all the water flows out of the tap, without any residue – thus preventing the freezing nothing.
The steam room has burst ventilation, as in all normal steam rooms, and a diffuser is installed in the shower ceiling, which is connected by a corrugated air duct to a ventilation fan on the roof. The diffuser can be opened and closed completely or partially, and thereby control the volume of extract air.
I believe that ventilation in the shower is necessary, and the option with access to the roof is optimal.
The drainage system completely eliminates all the problems that could arise due to the lack of overhangs. And since the lining is fixed with the tenon facing up, there is simply nowhere for moisture to accumulate.
Projects of beautiful baths
The dimensions of the bath structure can be very small - literally for 1 person, or very spacious. In the latter case, it is necessary to build a real bath complex, including a swimming pool, a guest room, etc.
Any bathhouse includes a steam room, a washing room and a dressing room. Moreover, in a Russian log bath you can combine a washing room and a steam room. But if you build an option with a sauna, then the washing room and the steam room must be separated. Accordingly, neither the size of the bathhouse nor the number of rooms in it affect the attractiveness of the structure.
Whether a bathhouse is beautiful or not is determined by the style and material used:
- stone or brick - this material is used for a bathhouse if it is erected directly next to a residential building, and the latter is made, for example, in a “palace” or castle style;
- “wild” logs, that is, unprocessed tree trunks, are a classic of the genre; the log house does not possess architectural sophistication, and the attractiveness of a wooden bathhouse made of logs is based on individuality; slightly different sizes of logs, displacement during laying, wood pattern, wooden “lace” on the windows - all this makes the Russian bathhouse really beautiful;
- rounded log - the material is more homogeneous, which allows you to use various architectural techniques: build a complex porch, veranda with barbecue, etc.;
- timber is a universal building material with precise geometric dimensions; both rounded and profiled timber are used for bathhouses; the first imitates a log, but it is much easier and faster to lay; the profiled one forms a flat surface, and this does not look as beautiful as a log wall, but it allows you to plan a much more complex configuration of even a small bathhouse.
Bathhouse made of cylindrical logs
A rounded log is produced as follows: the tree trunk is cleared of bark and rounded, that is, trimmed on a machine, in order to obtain even round logs with the same diameter. Then the workpiece is cut to length - according to the dimensions required by the project, and bowls are cut out at the ends. Lumber is treated with antiseptics.
The advantages of a beautiful log bath are:
- wood retains its unique ability to create a microclimate; you don’t have to worry about excess moisture or excessive dryness;
- logs are the best possible heat-retaining material, which means not only thinner walls, but also lower heating costs;
- the uniformity of rounded logs simplifies installation and reduces construction time, the same quality allows you to plan and implement a more complex configuration;
- A bathhouse made of logs does not need either external or internal finishing - the wood is already beautiful.
The log house also has disadvantages:
- the material requires processing, that is, it will not be possible to prepare wood yourself;
- Professionals should be hired for construction.
Sauna made of rounded timber
It is sometimes difficult to determine from the appearance of the building whether a beautiful bathhouse was built from a cylindrical beam or from a rounded log. However, other user characteristics of the materials differ and are quite noticeable.
Profiled timber is made from dry wood - no more than 18% humidity, it has a specific shape. Tenons and grooves are formed on two opposite sides of the product. When laid, the protrusions and recesses form a kind of locking connection, which increases both the strength of the walls and their thermal insulation properties. In addition, installation on spikes is much easier and faster.
For a beautiful bathhouse made of timber, 2 options are used:
- D-shaped - the inner side of the beam is flat, and the outer is convex, the material imitates a log or a “block house” finish, the bathhouse does not differ in appearance from a log house, smooth internal walls allow the use of any finish;
- O-shaped - both the outer and inner sides of the beam are convex, which allows you to do without both external and internal finishing, while, unlike real rounded logs, the timber is laid more densely and does not need putty.
Operating procedure
The first stage was standard, except that we had to cut down an oak tree, which was a shame.
They removed the fertile layer of soil with a bucket, laid geotextiles, and sand on it, which they spilled and compacted in layers.
We install a canal, a storm drain, water and electricity input, and a top layer of crushed stone 20-40 with a tamper.
We installed formwork under the tape and reinforcement cages - the installation for tying the frames was made from what was at hand - everything was well reinforced with studs, all dimensions were checked and the foundation was poured.
Next is backfilling, tamping, polystyrene foam, heated flooring and screed.
When assembling the frame, the most difficult thing was to connect the bathhouse and the terrace, taking into account all the windbreaks, lathing and sheet materials of different thicknesses, and then cover it all with a façade board in one plane.
The same problem had to be solved with the roof, “but everything ended well.”
Here's how to strengthen the rafter system above the terrace.
A wind barrier was installed on the frame, then plywood was installed on the terrace, and OSB was installed on the roof. The facade is finished with dry planed pine boards, 145x20, which were primed and painted with super-resistant paint.
The thickness of the insulation does not reach Scandinavian standards, but is more than sufficient for a bathhouse: walls 150 mm, roof 150 mm + 50 mm cross.
We carefully glue all joints of the vapor barrier, this is an important matter!
After the insulation in the wall pie, there are two layers of gypsum board with careful coating with waterproofing mastic and gluing all corners with waterproofing tape, and then porcelain stoneware.
