Depends on the outside of the house

I wouldn't put in a window and sacrifice storage in a closet that size.

Light fades clothes and carpet.

I have a window in my closet, and I love it. It has a plantation shutter on it for light control & privacy. I use my closet as a dressing room and the natural light is great for matching outfits. I put a bench in the little space under the window to put on shoes, tights, etc. It just makes the closet a tad nicer.

I have windows in our master closet new build, too, and am looking forward to them. But I made sure to plan for them ahead of time to ensure ample hanging space, plus extra.

Go to your current closet and measure how much linear hanging space you're currently using. Plan on at least 24" depth for hanging clothes, too. The way your current plan has cornered rods creates a hiding space for clothes and is only practical for less used items.

Subtract rod space for a window. If you still have enough space for your current clothes, and are okay with having just enough room, add a window (assuming the back elevation doesn't look wonky with the window).

A great place for closet (and really any room) dimensions is this: http://starcraftcustombuilders.com/closet.htm

Window not needed in master bedroom closet. That is a pure luxury item. A light fixture can provide sufficient light during non-daylight hours.

Does the closet open to a bathroom?

Below is your closet showing how clothes would hang in it and how they turn a corner. Below that is your closet with the hanging of a rectangular closet superimposed over it without clothes turning a corner. I think you can see how the rectangular closet is more efficient and provides space for a window.

I have beautiful mountain views from my closet window, but it faces south, so the blinds have to be closed most of the time. The window is wide and placed up higher, so I actually have drawers and shoe storage below.

Assuming this is the wall for the proposed window? What direction does it face? Sunlight coming in from the east in the morning while you’re getting dressed could make it harder to see. I like the idea of a window, but if that’s the wall, it would break up a run of hanging space. I could see it wasting less space if it was on one of the shorter walls, between two rows of hanging, like someone mocked up above.

I too think the closet is too small for a window. My last 3 houses have had windows in the master closet and the first I thought was a waste because the closet wasn't big enough. The other 2 were fine. I regretted one because it was west. The one we have now is East which is great for morning sun. There are some trees so that it isn't too bright. It has a window seat under it with shoe storage below.

I have a window in my master closet. It ends up with the blinds closed all of the time. When I walk by it, I always think about what an annoying place it is for a window, and how I would much rather have storage or even a blank wall on which I could put a mirror or art.

It depend in part how the window will look on the facade of your house. Does it make sense to have one there from the outside perspective? If so, I would suggest yes.

My home came with a window in the MB closet, but having lived with it, I would not choose it for myself. Mostly for the reason that Lindsey_CA mentioned above. Sunlight fades fabrics - even if your windows have LoE coating, there’s still potential for fading depending where you live and strength of your sunlight. I mostly dress early in the morning or late evening when it doesn’t make that much difference if there is a window or not. My closet window faces SE and the sunlight is strong. I put a blind on the window, and pretty much leave the blind closed. Perhaps if your window faces north, it’s OK. I have not really benefited from having the window in my closet.

If those steps would be visible from the window, I think that would be a "no" from me. But not opposed to windows in general. The design we're working on has high windows that would be above a hanging shelf - more of a clerestory, that works with the facade of the exterior.

I had two tall windows, meeting in the corner of two walls, of my rather large walk-in closet They were placed there to continue the exterior design and also for light in the room. I had a bench with storage built under the window corner.. With window coverings, I had no problem with fading and it was wonderful to be able to open the windows (with screens) on nice spring or fall days for an airing out.

Even though the closet had a center island, that little corner came in very handy for making piles of "things to put away later." :-)

Depending on the size of the window, you can have storage/shelves built above and below.

Thank you so much everyone. This is so helpful! The window would be on the wall nearest to the outdoor stairs down. It is facing south to the backyard and woods behind the house. But after seeing Mark Bishak’s comment and photos I don’t think I have any room for a window. It looks like there will be a lost of wasted space because of all the corners I have.

Do you have another level above this closet? If not maybe consider a light tube or 2.

IMO, placing a closet on an outside wall is a waste of space. I don't spend much time in my closets so I'd rather use that wall with a window in a room that gets more use, and will allow more natural light into the living areas of the home. I guess I just don't get the fascination with room-sized closets!

I have never had a closet window until now and I’m in my 60s. Architect designed 1 window into each of our closets at my request. they both look good on the outside. I love the natural light in the closets. Plantation shutters on both windows with split louvres. Top louvres open all of the time. Bottom adjusted as needed.

I LOVE my window in my walk in closet and everyone that sees it says they would love one too. I have all LED lighting in there at 4000k to mimic sunlight but the natural sun light is even better and you have the perfect spot for one. Mine looks out over a pool so need to be abit careful when we have people at the pool.

Years ago i had a small window in my up stairs closet, cedar I might add. Surprise....the sun shone in that window every morning and did a beautiful job of fading some of my favorite dresses hung in that area for a season. Just a cautionary tale.

Lots of opinions on this topic, you need to weigh the pros and cons and decide what works best for you. There's no one right answer!

Consider putting 13.5 x 13.5 picture frame window between the stud up high. It’s a win win. Here is an example of the same window in the master bathroom

Follow up on my post above. This is what the small windows look like from the exterior of the house. You can also get them fogged for more privacy.

Look to the left of the deck for the two small windows.

If you want to see more of these small windows, I put them in most my homes in rooms like bathrooms and walk in closets You can see more of these windows in some of my pictures on my profile. This windows are also very affordable.