Unique Spaces in Your Home to Add Windows for More Natural Light

20 MAY 2025

Natural light is one of the most desirable features in any home—it makes spaces feel bigger, warmer, and more inviting. While most homeowners focus on common areas like living rooms and kitchens for window placement, there are plenty of overlooked spots where new windows can make a big difference.

Here are some unique and unexpected places in your home where adding a window could dramatically improve natural light and overall ambiance.

1. Laundry Room

Most laundry rooms are tucked away in dark corners of the home. A well-placed window can:

Make the space feel less like a chore zone
Help with ventilation
Allow natural light for sorting and stain-spotting

Consider a small transom window or even a narrow vertical window above your washer and dryer.

2. Bathroom or Powder Room

Adding natural light to a bathroom isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about functionality too. Natural light:

Enhances your mirror lighting for grooming
Reduces the need for artificial light during the day
Helps prevent mold by reducing humidity levels

Try a frosted or privacy glass window to maintain seclusion without sacrificing sunlight.

3. Prep Kitchen

Often tucked behind the main kitchen, prep kitchens or butler’s pantries can feel like closed-off utility zones—but they don’t have to be. Adding a window in this space:

Brightens up food prep and cleanup tasks
Enhances ventilation from cooking smells and steam
Makes the space feel more integrated and connected to the rest of the home

Consider a small casement or awning window above a countertop or sink to bring life and light into this hardworking space.

4. Walk-In Closets

A window in your walk-in closet:

Makes outfit coordination easier with true-to-color daylight
Adds ventilation
Creates a luxurious boutique feel

RAM’s use of Cardinal 366 UV-filtering glass in all our products will protect your clothes from sun damage.

5. Stairwells or Landings

Stairwells are often dark by design—but they don’t have to be. Adding a window:

Makes your stairs safer by increasing visibility
Adds architectural interest
Brightens connecting areas between floors

A tall vertical corner window can follow the rise of the stairs for a dramatic effect.

6. Home Office Nooks

If your workspace is stuck in a dark corner, your productivity could be suffering. Adding a window:

Helps reduce eye strain
Boosts mood and energy
Gives you a much-needed view during long hours indoors

Even a small window can do wonders in a tight workspace.

7. Underutilized Corners or Alcoves

Got a reading nook, breakfast bench, or meditation corner? A strategically placed window can:

Turn a forgotten space into a cozy retreat
Highlight built-in shelving or seating
Draw attention to an architectural detail

Corner windows or clerestory windows work especially well in these spots.

Let the Light In

Adding windows in unique areas of your home doesn’t just improve lighting—it transforms the way you experience each space. Whether you’re planning a remodel or building new, thoughtful window placement can take your home from ordinary to exceptional. See how RAM Windows & Doors can help you on your journey.

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