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French windows - A pair of narrow casement windows that extend to floor level forming a doorway to the garden or other outside area. Traditionally they opened inwards (as traditionally do windows in France), but modern ones may vary.
Since these doors are made up of a number of glass panes, they are sometimes referred to as French windows. Despite their beauty, however, many people opt against having glass doors in their home because they fear they may not be very secure.
On any given day you could search and find clawfoot tubs, built-in tubs and corner tubs; stained-glass, transom, double-hung, casement and French windows; interior and exterior doors, dating from 1880 to 1940; mantels in marble, wood, slate, ...
The swirling bookshelf and Pinocchio toy give the living room a playful vibe, while the french windows and flower arrangements make it refined and pretty. There is a meshing of colors and of styles (antique and modern) all in this one room.
Espagnolettes: A long bolt sometimes found on French windows. It consists of a handle that sends the bolt into the top and bottom of the wall.
Tall French windows swing in to let breezes cool the interior, while wooden shutters filter the southern sunlight. Family-friendly Plantation floor plans bring a rich sense of regional history to country, suburban, and coastal neighborhoods.
Q My house is full of floor-to-ceiling French windows that bring in a lot of natural light. It's fine by day, but come nighttime, I want some more privacy. What window treatments will work but won't mask all of the daylight?
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