How Do I Add Windows to My Project?

Windows are essential elements in your floor plan. They not only make your rooms feel brighter and more spacious, but also add character and realism to your 2D and 3D views. In the RoomSketcher App, you’ll find a wide selection of window styles that you can easily add, move, resize, and customize to fit your project.

This article covers the following topics:

• Window Types
• Find and Add Windows
• Adjust the Size and Position
• Customization Options
• How Can I Copy, Move, and Delete Windows?
• View the Windows
• Where Do I Find Skylights?
• Tips to Complete Your Windows Look
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What Window Types Can I Choose From?

RoomSketcher offers many popular window styles, both with and without muntins (the dividers that hold separate panes of glass). This makes it easy to match your design, whether you’re creating a classic home, a modern office, or anything in between.

Casement Windows

A casement window is hinged to its frame on the side, so it swings open like a door.

Double-Hung Windows

Double-hung windows have two vertical sliding sashes that move up and down.

Sliding Windows

Sliding windows have panels that open by gliding horizontally along a track.

Fixed Windows

Fixed windows don’t open — they’re designed to let in light and showcase views. In RoomSketcher, you’ll also find fixed windows in special shapes, such as sloping, round, diamond-shaped, and arched styles.

How Do I Find and Add Windows?

1. In the RoomSketcher App, click the red Mode button and open Windows etc. mode.
2. Open the Windows category. The Windows library appears.
3. You can browse the Windows library, or, to narrow your search, click the magnifying glass and type any of the window types above (such as Casement, Fixed, or Sliding), or type a shape (such as Round, Sloping, Diamond, or Arch).
   
   
   
    
4. To see a window’s default size, hover over it in the library. Tip: You can change the Window size after you place it on a wall. For best results, pick a window close in size to your desired window.
5. Click or tap a window to select it, and click a wall to place a window. Press and drag to move it along the wall.
6. A grey handle marker indicates the inside of the window. Use Flip Window on the right to change the side the handle marker is on.
   
   

How Can I Adjust the Size and Position?

You can customize a window once you have placed it on a wall.

1. With the window selected, its Properties appear on the right.
   
   
   
    
2. You can change the Width and Height by typing an exact size, and specify its Height Above Floor.
   Tip: You can also change the window width by dragging the large blue arrows next to the window.

What Customization Options are Available?

If you have a Premium Project, Pro, or Team subscription, you can change the color and material of the handle, frame, and trim.  

1. Click a window that you have placed into a wall so that its Properties appear on the right.
2. Under Replace Materials, you can see the customizable parts of that window. 
   Note: The list may change, depending on the selected window. For example, some windows do not have a handle.
   
   
    
3. To customize, click one of the parts of the window. The Select Material page appears.
   
   
    
4. You can:
   -  Use the scroll bar to browse suggested materials, or 
   -  In Search, type a word, such as “Wood”, “Paint” or “Metal”, to narrow your selection.
   To use a custom color:
   - Click the Paint Palette.
   
   
   
   - Type a hex or RGB color code, or click the color wheel to select a color.
   
   
5. Once you have chosen a material, click Apply to close the Select Material page.

How Can I Quickly View the Window in My Project?

To see how your choices look, click and drag the camera to point it towards the inside or outside of your window, then take a snapshot.

 

Where Do I Find Skylights?

To add skylights to your project, follow the steps below. 

1. Open Furniture mode
2. Use the Search feature to find Skylights 
3. Click and drag the Skylight onto the drawing pane. 

Skylights are available in Furniture mode, as they work differently from the regular windows. They act as a Furniture item, and are not required to be placed on top of a wall to remain and be displayed on your floor plan. 

 

Tips to Complete Your Windows Look

Windows are just the beginning. Here are a few ways to add more style and function to your floor plans:

• Add Window Treatments - with window treatments from our furniture library, such as curtains, drapes, or blinds, you can give your rooms a finished look.
• Add Bay Windows - learn how to combine walls and windows to create bay windows to bring in more light create extra space.
• Work With Doors to complement your windows. Add interior doors for flow between rooms, or choose glass and balcony doors to connect indoor and outdoor spaces.