When you have an interior hall with little or no window space of its own these bring in light from the rooms either side of.
Little window above old doors.
Transom window a horizontal rectangular window placed directly above a door window.
Then the homeowners could open the door on.
If the window above the door opened like french doors you could add a mock balcony.
Double hung windows are one of the most popular types of windows among homeowners.
I m in england and it s an old house so the internal walls are brick.
This idea is a great use of old doors.
Transom windows over most of the doors in our 1880s row house are important to its authenticity.
Comprised of two vertically sliding sashes homeowners can completely open the top sash or the bottom sash or even open both sashes part way for enhanced airflow.
You can easily turn 1 2 old doors and a little cushion into an entryway bench or tree.
This is a great project for your backyard or deck.
Little window above a front door.
Those old window frames can become picture frames to put right on the wall over photos mirror frames chalkboard frames or a means to store and display jewelry in the hands of a decorator who has modest woodworking skills frames can be tabletop terrariums or other repurposed old window decorations.
Old door grill station.
This one showcases hooks that would be ideal for holding bags keys or jackets.
They make perfect sense in row houses which typically have long narrow floor plans with windows only at the front and back.
A great choice for your entryway.
Pocket doors are most common when the door placement is in the center of the room where door storage is a problem.
The picture below shows how adding a transom window above a pocket door can transom the doorway from a problem solver to the centerpiece of the room.
I recall a sweet name used in an old black and white movie where the character climbed up and through it when locked out.
Available in wood fiberglass and vinyl double hung windows provide a timeless look and excellent ventilation.
The little fellows that.
These small windows are often sectioned by trim and allow additional light to enter the home when placed above an exterior window.
If a hall light is on or it s bright elsewhere in the house the light comes in the little window so the room is actually quite bright even with the lights out.
Transoms historically were used to allow passage of air and light between rooms even when doors were shut.
The milkman would open a tiny door on the side of the house usually right next to the main door and basically leave the milk in between the walls.
Why did there used to be windows above doors.
The name for the small opening window above apartment doors in america.