The window case

When designing a window, it is best to know the architectural style you want to do beforehand. This means researching the period to reflect the style or the period in which your house was built, especially if it is considered historical. Start by getting familiar with the components that make up an interior window (cap, casing, apron etc...).

The best approach is mocking up a template for one window and trying it on for size. In a current project (shown here), we explored classic craftsman style moulding. We had specific proportions in mind to fit with the scale of the bathroom - which is less than 64 sq.ft. The cathedral ceiling gave us plenty of height to play with, while keeping the shower enclosure and door height in mind for scale and proportion.

To achieve this look we found several trim pieces that we liked by visiting a local trim shop that carried a variety of mouldings. (Hint: most large box stores only carry a select variety. If you can find a speciality store, the chances of achieving the look you want is more likely.)

Our next step was playing around with the height of the frieze. You can find standard dimensions for these components online. If you want to change any of the dimensions, test out different widths and heights until you are satisfied.

Once we were happy with the proportions, we moved on to mocking up the window. Stay tuned for the final reveal!