Internal window

Hi

I'm currently in the process of creating an open plan dining area - I intend to block the internal doors leading from the sitting room to the dining area.
The sitting room get a lot of light all day - the advantage of the blocking off the doors is to create a seating area in the kitchen dining space.

I was thinking of adding a narrow high level internal window at the top of the existing door space to aid extra light. I have googled it and not seen anything like it which leads me to suspect its a madcap suggestion. Is this simply something thats not done?

Thanks,

Dave

How about using ? I've seen similar ideas to yours incorparated into buildings on the likes of Grand Designs.
Leo

Test out the light levels with a curtain held up fully over the doors and then in the window scenario.
I doubt there would be much light gain from high windows.

Why not consider a sliding partition so that you can create your seating area in your kitchen / dining space but can still open up all the rooms when you need or want to....it can be nice to close up areas in winter and open them up in summer.
As the opening is already there it would be a shame to block it up completely

Corkgal might be right about the light you'd borrow from the living room so maybe you could use frosted perspex / glass.
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Once you consider plastering, glassblock or window frame, I don't think the cost would be any more but it would allow for a versatile space. (My 2 cents anyway)

iamniamh said:

As the opening is already there it would be a shame to block it up completely

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+1

And whatever you do, don't go for glass blocks.
Could you perhaps put in an archway instead?

Rois said:

+1

And whatever you do, don't go for glass blocks.
Could you perhaps put in an archway instead?

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Interested to know why you say poster shouldnt go for glass blocks?

I have seen these in many houses lately and they are excellent.They are not only easy on the eye but are a great source of light.

Also if poster could do a double sided glass block window,they could put lights inside for extra wow factor effect.
Thats my 2 cents anyway..

Each to their own thedaras, but I think they're horrid - even in bathrooms.

If you want glass then go for glass, but frosted or a lovely stained glass, but I would never advise glass blocks in a living space - totally unnatural and you would tire of them very quickly. Would you have them in your own dining room?