30 Corner Window Ideas With Pros And Cons

corner window ideas with pros and cons

Windows are a must for every space, and there are many types of them to consider. Let’s take a look at an innovative and bold feature – a corner window.

What Is A Corner Window?

As the name suggests, the corner window is placed in a corner of the room of the house.  Here two windows meet at a corner or edge of a structure. The two adjacent surfaces of the house contain segments of the window which meet at the edge of the surfaces. The edge may or may not be vertically supported by the window frame. This window has two faces in two perpendicular directions. Special lintel has to be cast over the window opening. The jamb post of the window, at the corner, is made of a heavy section. Corner glass window gives undisturbed exterior views and maximum interior light and visibility, particularly if the openings are the full height of the room. This window allows maximum light to enter and can be used as an architectural feature. The corner also needs to be watertight.

A beautiful contemporary space with a large corner window, a black hearth, a neutral sofa, a metal chair and some stylish decor.

A beautiful contemporary space with a large corner window, a black hearth, a neutral sofa, a metal chair and some stylish decor.

A beautiful modern living room with a brick accent wall, a corner daybed, chic furniture and potted plants and a lovely view of the garden.

A beautiful modern living room with a brick accent wall, a corner daybed, chic furniture and potted plants and a lovely view of the garden.

A contemporary bedroom with a floating bed and floating nightstands, a large corner window with a built-in daybed for reading here.

A contemporary bedroom with a floating bed and floating nightstands, a large corner window with a built-in daybed for reading here.

A contemporary bedroom with a large corner window, a gorgeous view of the lawn and simple wooden furniture is a chic idea.

A contemporary bedroom with a large corner window, a gorgeous view of the lawn and simple wooden furniture is a chic idea.

A contemporary bedroom with a neutral chair, a bed with neutral bedding and curtains plus a corner window to enjoy the sea views.

A contemporary bedroom with a neutral chair, a bed with neutral bedding and curtains plus a corner window to enjoy the sea views.

A contemporary corner window with a black windowsill and a cool view of the backyard is a lovely idea to use it as a seat and to enjoy the views.

A contemporary corner window with a black windowsill and a cool view of the backyard is a lovely idea to use it as a seat and to enjoy the views.

A contemporary dining room with a large corner window that creates a sitting space and provides gorgeous views.

A contemporary dining room with a large corner window that creates a sitting space and provides gorgeous views.

What Are Pros Of Corner Windows?

These types of windows provide light and ventilation from the directions at right angles to each other hence provide uniform light all throughout the day. Such a window serves as an architectural feature for improving the elevation of the house.

The corner window opens up the interiors to the surrounding landscape by providing a panoramic view. Therefore, it is ideal for a house with pleasant surroundings, and it also adds aesthetics of the interior space.

The corner glass window is an effective way to bring light to the interior spaces of the house. Corner window is suitable for any space which needs day lighting. It is most appropriate for living area, kitchen, dining and study.

A contemporary living room with a skylight, a large corner window, a daybed, printed pillows and bedding and a black hearth.

A contemporary living room with a skylight, a large corner window, a daybed, printed pillows and bedding and a black hearth.

A contemporary nook with a large corner window, a creamy egg-shaped chair and a footrest and a chandelier.

A contemporary nook with a large corner window, a creamy egg-shaped chair and a footrest and a chandelier.

A contemporary space with a long and narrow corner window, a blue printed daybed and book storage is a lovely nook to enjoy reading.

A contemporary space with a long and narrow corner window, a blue printed daybed and book storage is a lovely nook to enjoy reading.

A cozy nook with a corner window and a built-in daybed with pillows and a blanket, a statement potted plant is a lovely space.

A cozy nook with a corner window and a built-in daybed with pillows and a blanket, a statement potted plant is a lovely space.

A cozy vintage reading nook with a large corner window, a vintage chair and a low coffee table with books under it and printed textiles.

A cozy vintage reading nook with a large corner window, a vintage chair and a low coffee table with books under it and printed textiles.

A cozy white farmhouse kitchen with shaker style cabinets, a corner French window that provides lovely views of the garden.

A cozy white farmhouse kitchen with shaker style cabinets, a corner French window that provides lovely views of the garden.

A lovely contemporary bathroom with a corner window, an oval tub, black penny tiles and a floating vanity.

A lovely contemporary bathroom with a corner window, an oval tub, black penny tiles and a floating vanity.

A lovely farmhouse eating nook with a corner built-in bench, a wooden trestle table and woven chairs, a corner window for views.

A lovely farmhouse eating nook with a corner built-in bench, a wooden trestle table and woven chairs, a corner window for views.

A minimalist bedroom clad with light stained wood, a large corner window and a black windowsill that features a cool view.

A minimalist bedroom clad with light stained wood, a large corner window and a black windowsill that features a cool view.

What Are Cons Of Corner Windows?

The challenge would be to design the structure, as at the junction of the window, it won’t allow any load bearing wall or column, needed to provide structural safety to the house. The corner joint would be again subject to some leakage – such a window is definitely not energy-efficient at all. If these both factors are not dealt with enough seriousness, you may lead into a problem. Therefore, it is advisable to consult an architect or structural engineer. But still all these disadvantages can be overcome if you are looking for a very special decor feature providing undisturbed views. So, will you make such a window in your home?

A minimalist kitchen done with light stained plywood and with sleek dark cabinets and black fixtures plus a corner window to enjoy the views.

A minimalist kitchen done with light stained plywood and with sleek dark cabinets and black fixtures plus a corner window to enjoy the views.

A minimalist space with a corner window that offers amazing views of outside and a single chair to meditate to this beauty here.

A minimalist space with a corner window that offers amazing views of outside and a single chair to meditate to this beauty here.

A modern dining space with a corner window and a windosill bench with colorful pillows, with a plywood bookcase and wooden furniture.

A modern dining space with a corner window and a windosill bench with colorful pillows, with a plywood bookcase and wooden furniture.

A modern home office with a corner window, a floating desk and bookshelf, a black stool and a lovely view of the garden.

A modern home office with a corner window, a floating desk and bookshelf, a black stool and a lovely view of the garden.

A modern space with a large corner window that allows going outside, with a daybed and printed bedding for relaxing here.

A modern space with a large corner window that allows going outside, with a daybed and printed bedding for relaxing here.

A cozy farmhouse kitchen design with large windows.

A cozy farmhouse kitchen design with large windows.

A pretty tropical nook with a corner window and a daybed here that create a very lovely and cozy nook for spending time.

A pretty tropical nook with a corner window and a daybed here that create a very lovely and cozy nook for spending time.

A reading and studying nook organized around a corner window with heavy framing that serves as a desk and a blue chair.

A reading and studying nook organized around a corner window with heavy framing that serves as a desk and a blue chair.

A staircase with cozy nook created around a large corner window, with printed upholstery and neutral pillows is amazing.

A staircase with cozy nook created around a large corner window, with printed upholstery and neutral pillows is amazing.

A stylish contemporary living room with curved furniture, a low coffee table and printed textiles and a large corner window.

A stylish contemporary living room with curved furniture, a low coffee table and printed textiles and a large corner window.

A stylish modern space with a slanted ceiling, a large corner window and a built-in daybed and cushions plus a small coffee table.

A stylish modern space with a slanted ceiling, a large corner window and a built-in daybed and cushions plus a small coffee table.

A vintage eclectic space with a corner window, a woven daybed with printed bedding and pillows, a stone clad fireplace and a round table.

A vintage eclectic space with a corner window, a woven daybed with printed bedding and pillows, a stone clad fireplace and a round table.

A whole chilling space done around a corner window, with a seat or table, a woven ottoman and a basket plus lovely views and light.

A whole chilling space done around a corner window, with a seat or table, a woven ottoman and a basket plus lovely views and light.

An industrial space with concrete walls, a stained bed and nightstand by a corner window that provides a beautiful view of the garden.

An industrial space with concrete walls, a stained bed and nightstand by a corner window that provides a beautiful view of the garden.