7 ways to maximise your home’s view
Many homesites at Panorama Portarlington boast stunning views of Port Phillip Bay, the You Yangs and Melbourne city skyline. When building a home with the opportunity for a scenic outlook, it’s important to consider all the ways you can maximise it. A striking vantage point can be the wow-factor that makes your home stand out, the pièce de resistance that starts conversations and even a way to increase the value of your home. Here are our top tips to amplify your home’s view:
Floorplan
A considered floorplan is the foundation of showcasing the breathtaking seascape from your home.
Build upwards
It goes without saying that the higher above ground you are, the better visibility you’ll have. Building a double-storey home is an excellent way to maximise your home’s aspect while also taking up less land, leaving you with more room for a big yard. Building two storeys also gives you the flexibility to design a reverse living home - learn more in this blog.
Room placement
Determining where the optimal viewpoints will be in your home can help you decide where to place each room, depending on which ones you want to have the best perspective. Most people choose to place their living room, dining room or master bedroom in the spot with the best exposure. The right design could even allow you to take in the scenery from all three!
Furniture layout
When it comes to the interior design of your home, furniture layout and orientation can make or break a view. We recommend facing furniture toward windows wherever you can and ensuring that there are little to no obstructions in front of them.
Windows
Consider your windows to be your home’s lenses: they give you vision to the outside, and how you design them can considerably optimise your line of sight.
Floor to ceiling
If you love to feel connected with the outdoors, consider floor to ceiling windows. As the name suggests, floor to ceiling windows cover the entire height of the walls in your home. They’re an excellent way to create a strong visual and connection to nature within your home.
Corner
For a truly panoramic scene, corner windows are the way to go. Corner windows wrap around two adjacent walls to give you the best possible field of view and an abundance of light.
Minimal framing
Bold window frames can elevate the design of a home, however they can also be distracting. If you want your home’s vista to take centre stage, minimising your window framing is one of the best ways you can make sure the outlook really pops!
Doors
To seamlessly integrate your indoor and outdoor living spaces, try sliding or bi fold doors. Typically made from glass panels, these doors function as floor to ceiling windows when closed, allowing you to bring the outside in all year round.
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