Floor to ceiling windows are having a moment in 2024 due to a move towards more organic and earthy colors and styles. We began to embrace earthy decor trends in 2023 as a way to create more calm and serenity in our homes, and expansive windows help to reinforce that retreat-like vibe by bringing views of trees and other greenery into the home. When designing the 2024 Smart Home, that’s the exact aesthetic the designers were trying to capture.
“This year’s home is a sophisticated retreat where neutral, relaxed and airy spaces meet modern, high tech, sleek features,” designer Tiffany Brooks, who has designed the last 10 HGTV Smart Homes, said in the official press release. The floor to ceiling windows tap into both of those aesthetics — they’re at the same time airy and modern.
According to window experts, these windows are having a moment in 2024 due to people embracing sustainability, eco-friendliness, and technology. As climate change continues to dominate headlines, people want to feel like they’re closer to nature. There is a larger shift toward selecting energy-efficient glass with UV protection that naturally keeps the house cool or warm depending on the season, and the glass can now be fitted in recycled aluminum or wooden frames. As people are making more eco-conscious decisions, they want the panes to be bigger so they feel even closer to nature outside.
