Just be sure to leave a gap of about 10 to 12 inches to give the piece some breathing room and to allow for window treatments.
Furniture placement in front of large window.
You can set an ottoman filled with a lot of books and an arm chair or a rocking hair against the window bay.
If your window isn t already a window seat consider.
It can be used as a reading space.
Although you never want to block a window a sofa placed in front of one can look great as long as the back of the sofa is relatively low.
However this can be tricky if you have the floor to ceiling windows.
Case in point this light bright living area.
Ideal placement in front of a window.
Cozy up to the window proper furniture placement allows for total enjoyment of a bay window s natural light without blocking the window itself.
When you re working with a floor to ceiling situation in say a living room it can be tricky to avoid putting a chair or a table in front of the window.
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But this is a good problem to have and all you need to do is be strategic about your materials.
If you absolutely must place furniture in front of windows make sure you maximize the remaining natural light through the use of mirrors reflective surfaces and a smart lighting plan.