What a great idea. I've never seen anything like it. It looks like you'd have to have some space for the bottom half of the window to go up. Enjoy your weekend. Karen
This used to be a very common design element in New Orleans and Savannah in the early 1800's. Homeowners were taxed on the number of outside doors in their homes, so instead, they made their windows "walk through!" Think it would provide such a fun feeling plus saves room doors would take up.
I do believe that the architect on this was Thomas Jefferson and that the house is known as Monticello. :-) Everything about that house is beautiful and functional. The window led from his combined bedroom and study; the area under the walkway is enclosed as an all-season hall/storage that leads to the kitchen. Love the blog!
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So beautiful. I love the arch shape.
Rosezeeta.
Do you mean the opening is a window with the bottom sash in the up position? Wow is right!
That's a new one for me too.
Beautiful....I've seen walk-out windows in old Southern houses...love it.
Candice...YES. Isn't that genius?
xo, Rosemary
You probably haven't seen it because most people would worry that the 'window/door' might come slamming down on top of someone.
What a great idea. I've never seen anything like it. It looks like you'd have to have some space for the bottom half of the window to go up.
Enjoy your weekend.
Karen
C.Joy...
I have to say, I did think about that.
xo, Rosemary
This used to be a very common design element in New Orleans and Savannah in the early 1800's.
Homeowners were taxed on the number of outside doors in their homes, so instead, they made their windows "walk through!" Think it would provide such a fun feeling plus saves room doors would take up.
I do believe that the architect on this was Thomas Jefferson and that the house is known as Monticello. :-) Everything about that house is beautiful and functional. The window led from his combined bedroom and study; the area under the walkway is enclosed as an all-season hall/storage that leads to the kitchen. Love the blog!
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