Architectural Details: The Porthole Window
Punctuate your home with a dramatic and intriguing circular window
If you're building a new home or thinking of renovating your old one, you may be sick of limited, cookie-cutter options. Consider a porthole window to shake things up. These windows will add an attention-grabbing circle to your interior and exterior. As you'll see, portholes are not just for nautical style; they work well with a wide range of homes. Let's take a look:
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The light streaming through large porthole window adds a bright contrast to the dark gray paint on the wall, adding drama to the bar.
A metal ship-style porthole and glossy red paint add nautical charm to this entry.
In this room, small focused views are used in lieu of artwork. An arrangement of metal-encased portholes create a unique composition on this wall.
A porthole window punctuates the pediment over these kitchen cabinets, creating a circle within a triangle.
This oversized porthole creates a focal point on this bathroom wall.
There is not a more appropriate window than a porthole for this industrial bathroom.
This new shingle-style home has many exterior embellishments, including two portholes punctuating the symmetrical peaks, with an eyebrow window between them.
Panes and extra molding around this porthole window give it a strong presence in this waterfront home.
This oversized porthole is an unexpected element in this modern bedroom. Its unique shape plays off the wall of glass and the skylight, as all three bathe the room in natural light and incredible views.
Porthole windows add to the fun of this nautical bedroom, making it feel like you're tucked in on a bunk on a ship.
Portholes can be used on interior walls, too. Here they provide a spot to peek through a wall that separates a playroom and a secret fort.
Portholes add a distinct architectural element to this shingle style poolhouse.
Porthole-shaped rings provide handrail support on this captain's ladder.
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