It is enough just to change the interior of the room by sticking photo wallpapers on the wall: the view from the window, arranged in a false window, or just a photograph of your favorite landscape with a frame drawing can really take you into the world in the picture, or completely ruin the interior. How to achieve the first and avoid the second - further.
So, what you should pay attention to:
When buying an image for a “view from the window”, consider: is it worth taking a photo already placed in a frame, or would it be better for your interior to organize this frame yourself? We are talking about the open sashes of the window, the imitation of which is so desired. Some manufacturers stamp such images without reference to chiaroscuro and style, i.e. the window frame in the photo can be wooden, white, and the view outside the window is a noisy metropolis. Stylistically wrong.
Photo 2 - View from the "City" window 
Photo 4 - Wallpaper in the living room 
Photo 8 - Wallpaper "Forest" 
Photo 9 - Wall mural "Skyscrapers" In addition, not every manufacturer takes care that the picture on the photo wallpaper is perceived by a person as real: the angle of view is not taken into account, therefore, according to some photo wallpapers, it is noticeable at first sight - this is just an imitation.
Photo 10 - Photo wallpaper "New York" 
Photo 11 - Wall mural "Sea view" 
Photo 12 - Wallpaper "Paris" 
Photo 13 - Non-woven murals "Paris" 
And some unimaginable Mediterranean landscapes are inscribed into the interior with love and skill. And let the guests know that while living in Sverdlovsk or Akimovka, it is impossible to see an uninhabited island from the window, but in the interior the photo looks naturalistic.
Another classic mistake is placing an image in the wrong place. Let's say you have overcome the first two points "perfectly well" and, to celebrate, hung a picture ... in the wrong place. "In the wrong place" means that when looking at the picture, you do not feel that you are looking out the window - the image is located in a different plane than you are at the moment. For photography, it can be difficult to determine the optimal place to get the right angle of view, but it is possible.
Photo 19 - Gym with photo wallpapers "View from the window" 
Photo 20 - Wallpaper "Beach" 
Below is an example of an illogical arrangement of photo wallpapers with a view from the window: water cannot rise so high, it is unnatural to the window. This image, logically, should have been located on the wall from floor to ceiling (at best). Otherwise, it makes no sense to use it in the interior. This is not a picture, after all, but a photo wallpaper.
Photo 22 - Wall mural "Italy" 
Photo 23 - Wall mural "Veranda" 
Photo 24 - Photo wallpaper "View from the balcony" Incorrect placement of photo wallpaper also implies an error in the calculation of the incidence of light. For example, the photo shows a dawn, but the angle of incidence of the rays does not coincide with the incidence of the sun coming from the real window. There is cognitive dissonance. Photo 26 - Living room with photo wallpaper 
Another example is the illogical arrangement of the picture on the wall. Often these are photos in perspective, expanding the space, but taken not horizontally, but vertically, i.e. from bottom to top or vice versa. According to the logic of things, the images of the same trees or a spiral staircase going to infinity should be located differently - on the floor or on the ceiling. And so you get not a distortion of space, but a distortion of consciousness.
The portal site has selected five of the most beautiful houses with no less beautiful views from the window. In our catalog, which is the largest in Runet in terms of the number of offers of European real estate, there is something to see!
When choosing a house to your liking, what do you pay attention to first of all? Footage? Important, no doubt. Construction quality? far-sighted. Interiors and furniture? That's right, not to move into a box with bare walls. Climate? Yes, almost in the first place! Who wants to live in a country where winters are cold and summers are full of rain?
More options? Yes, of course! Every goddamn morning you will wake up in your new home and the first thing you look out the window. How is it, is the sun up? Does the sea splash? Did anything change while I was sleeping? Therefore, a beautiful view from the window is perhaps the most important thing that can be in a new house. That is why we have collected five houses from which you will open a real window to the world. Where is there before "Microsoft"!
So let's go! First stop - Turkey. Antalya coast, to be very precise.
It is located among the green hills. Everything is in perfect order here: three bedrooms, two bathrooms, all sorts of living-dining rooms, a swimming pool and, of course, a flowering garden. But all these joys fade as soon as you decide to take a walk on the terrace. I don’t know how soon you will be able to get rid of the feeling of being an ancient god, looking from the top of Mount Olympus at your Mediterranean paradise. The slopes of the mountains covered with greenery slowly descend to the serene sea, which does not see the shores. And in the distance you can see Alania - a city of mere mortals who are just a little less happy than you. And that is only because they do not have the opportunity to see all this unearthly beauty from the angle that is available to you.
But even when the first overwhelming impression passes, you will hardly become a less happy person. After all, sitting on the terrace, enjoying the warm sea breeze and surveying the surrounding beauty, you will often catch yourself thinking that life is a success! What else is needed for happiness?
Let's move from Turkey to Spain. To the very south of this already not very northern country.
Here on the Mediterranean coast under the endless blue sky in Cadiz is located, built in the classic Andalusian style. There are no mountains here, which means that on a sunny morning nothing will prevent you from seeing how the endless sea of greenery meets the boundless salty sea. True, its boundlessness is questionable, because if you look closely, you can see the distant coast of exotic Africa.
After staying with friendly Spaniards, we will return to Turkey.
And again magnificent Antalya spread out before our eyes. Gentle mountains. The purest sea, which is indistinguishable in color from the boundless blue sky. But the main thing, of course, is the mountains. It seems that their curves can be admired forever. Even years later, when almost the whole landscape is already thoroughly familiar, you find some detail that simply did not attract attention before and all these years has been waiting in the wings to show itself to the eyes of the owner who decides to get bored. It is a special pleasure to walk around the neighborhood and notice how familiar places look close up or from new, previously unfamiliar points. By and large, it is useless to try to describe all this beauty in words. You have to be here and see everything with your own eyes.
For now, let's move north. We have already been waiting for in Greece.
Here, on the eastern coast of the glorious island of Peloponnese, not far from the delightful sandy beach, stands white, like snow, which has never been seen in these parts. If you go out onto the spacious terrace and look around the surroundings with a proud look, you can stand here for a very long time. The view is mesmerizing. The vastness of our man, of course, does not surprise. The trick is what this space is filled with. Here there is a warm bay with evergreen islands scattered here and there, which beckon to swim and find out what is there?
Those who are too lazy to swim across the bay can simply go down to the courtyard and enjoy the shady coolness of their personal garden. In the evening, sitting in a sun lounger on the beach, listening to the rustling of the surf and looking at the sky strewn with billions of stars, you will understand that the idea to move here came to you at a good hour.
And we complete our sightseeing tour of the picturesque corners of Europe, as expected, in Cannes.
In the city of movie stars and the rich, it is located with an ideal view. Sitting on the spacious terrace with a glass of wine, you can admire the sea, enjoy the prospect of the promenade or look at luxury yachts, which are swaying rhythmically on the water near the pier. On the horizon - not a cloud, warm sun and sea breeze. Exclusively as a nice addition are three bedrooms, a living room and a garage. Although for many, I am sure, this terrace alone, the sea, seagulls and a beautiful view of, perhaps, the best city in the world, would be enough.
If you choose housing in a new building, get ready for the fact that you will definitely be offered apartments higher and more expensive, explaining the increased cost with excellent view characteristics. The manager will explain that the apartment on the upper floors is much more liquid, more prestigious, better, that while drinking tea on the balcony, you can admire excellent landscapes. But let's try to figure out whether it is worth overpaying for the view from the window.
What is a good view? In simple words, when a beautiful view opens from the window. But this concept is very individual: what you like may not necessarily suit someone else.
For "good species characteristics" you have to pay from 100 thousand to several million rubles. Therefore, the most expensive apartments are located in the center of Moscow with views of the Kremlin and embankments. However, apartments with interesting views can be located in other areas of the city and region.
Higher floor - better view
In new buildings, each floor adds to the price, that is, an apartment on the 15th floor will always cost more than a similar one located on the 7th floor. What is the difference? The views from the windows of different apartments, even in the same entrance, are different - the view is wider from above.
Quieter in the yard
The concepts of "windows to the courtyard" and "windows to the street" can also affect the cost of an apartment. Usually, a view of the courtyard is more expensive - it is quieter and you don’t hear the noise of cars. However, if you choose an apartment on a high floor, then the noise from a small road will bother you even less than the joyful children's laughter on the courtyard playground on an early Saturday morning.
Overlooking the forest and water
The view of a forest, a reservoir, a park, or even a small grove or an alley of five trees increases the cost of apartments. However, when buying such an apartment, it is necessary to clearly inspect the object on the spot - is there a catch? For example, a busy highway can run between a house and a forest, and even though the windows look at the forest, this positive will not smooth out the environmental and noise situation in the apartment. In this case, it is better to choose an apartment with access to the courtyard. If there really is a beautiful alley nearby, before overpaying several hundred thousand rubles, take an interest in urban development plans in your chosen area - Is it planned to build houses or a school on the site of the grove? Or maybe there is enough space between your house and the reservoir for the construction of a coastal line of new buildings? And do not rely on the words of a realtor or seller in these matters, conduct an independent analysis.
Yes, the view from the window, unfortunately, tends to change. Therefore, when buying an apartment in a building on the outskirts of a residential complex, followed by a large lawn, a field, a playground, an abandoned construction site, and even quiet small residential five-story buildings, be vigilant, at any moment a high-rise building, office building or shopping center. And your spending will be in vain, it will not work to prove in court that you were misled.
When buying an apartment with a beautiful view, do not forget about the peculiarities of the Russian climate, which also affect the situation outside the window. It will be possible to fully admire the natural environment only 4 months a year.
Is it possible to make money on a beautiful view?
Any realtor will try to convince you that an apartment with a good view will always cost more than a similar one, and such housing is guaranteed to be in constant demand. This is not always the case, unless the apartment, of course, is located in the historic center of the city.
If you are buying an apartment for rent, then keep in mind that the view from the window will not affect the rent, and you will not be able to make money on the view characteristics. It is important for the tenant how many rooms are in the apartment, what is the cost of rent and how far is the metro. The view from the window is not of fundamental importance, perhaps a person will not even pay attention to it. However, a pleasant environment can play a positive role in deciding whether to rent your apartment. The main thing is not to forget to show this view when viewing the apartment.
If you plan to sell the apartment in the future, then in this case, a great view may not play its role. For example, if in a new building the price of an apartment can vary depending on the floor, then when the secondary sales from the owners begin, the difference in cost will disappear. Prices are set by ordinary people, and in order to sell an apartment, you will need to focus on them. If you put up for sale an apartment for 300 thousand more than the neighbor's, then the buyer will make a choice not in your favor. In addition, if you are planning to sell real estate in the distant future, then, as mentioned above, the view from the window may completely change.
Paying more for beauty or not is up to you. But do not let yourself be fooled when buying an apartment, evaluate whether the view from the window is really worth the money or just an experienced realtor knows how to correctly emphasize the advantages and hide the disadvantages.
Olga Denisova
Many of us tend to underestimate the view from the window, and this is perhaps the only thing that no designer or decorator can replace or fix. A beautiful view is comparable to a work of art, for the sake of it you can put up with the shortcomings of the layout and tightness. Views of nature or majestic architecture will not get boring, unlike photographs and paintings, and will constantly change depending on the time of day and weather.
We have prepared a photo selection for you, including houses that are inseparable from the landscapes that surround them.
A luxurious view from the window is available not only to the inhabitants of villas and palaces, on the contrary, sometimes a simple setting only emphasizes the beauty of nature. For example, architect Takaaki Kawabata and designer Christina Kawabata redesigned an old barn into a modern home with just one spacious room and spectacular views of the forest.
You can admire the amazing landscapes not only from the windows of a private house, but also a panoramic penthouse, similar to the apartments of the artist and architect Heinz Julen, located in the Swiss Alps.
For people who prefer the dynamic lights of modern megacities, the best solution is penthouses on the roofs of high-rise buildings.
Magnificent views of London open from the panoramic windows of the apartment, designed by designers Amos and Amos.
In pursuit of impressive angles and landscapes, lovers of mountain landscapes sometimes build their homes right on rocky ledges. A great example of this is the modern house designed by Fougeron Architecture.
Sometimes large windows unite the interior space of the house with the surrounding landscape, making nature an organic part of the interior. This happened, for example, in a house designed by Carney Logan Burke Architects.
Fantasy and precise engineering calculation allow not only to “hang” the house on the slope, like a swallow’s nest, but also to attach a separate bridge and parking to it. The laconic house designed by Anonymous Architects offers excellent views of Los Angeles Bay from the windows.
No less than mountain landscapes, nature lovers are attracted by sea views. Even the harsh, northern coast has a special charm, harmoniously complementing the minimalist modern design. This is the house designed by The Manser Practice on the Isle of Wight.
Fans of a warm climate will rather like the residence created by Blankpage Architects in Lebanon: it resembles a lighthouse on the edge of a cape that protrudes far into the sea. With such a layout, nothing can spoil the magnificent view of the endless expanses of the sea.
What could be nicer than being able to admire stunning views every day right from the windows of your own home? Buro 24/7 brings to your attention a selection of apartments with the most beautiful views from the windows, which are also available for purchase.
Apartment in One57, New York, USA
The luxurious 90-story skyscraper with a height of 306 meters will be the tallest free-standing residential building in New York. One57 will be 18 stories taller than the current record holder, the 72-story residential building Trump Tower. The architect of the building is Christian de Portzamparc, the youngest winner of the Pritzker Prize. From the windows of luxury apartments, which are located on the highest floors of a skyscraper, a breathtaking panoramic view of New York opens.
Penthouse on av. President Kennedy, Paris, France
At different times, this luxury penthouse with a view of Paris and the Eiffel Tower, which completely occupies the seventh and eighth floors of the building, was owned by Alain Delon and the Prince of Saudi Arabia Penthouse. On the seventh floor there are: a hall with marble trim, two spacious living rooms with 12 windows, two bathrooms, a spacious dining room, a bedroom with a bathroom, a kitchen, a staff studio with a kitchen and a bedroom, a linen room, a security room. On the eighth floor there is a marble hall, two master bedrooms, each with a bathroom and a jacuzzi, and four guest bedrooms with bathrooms. The rooftop terrace has a sauna, spa and gym.
Castle in the air on Lake Maggiore
This spacious, airy and light villa was built in 1896 and is located in the prestigious residential area of Carnella on Lake Maggiore with magnificent mountain and lake views. The total area of the premises is 800 sq. m. m, and the building is surrounded by a park with an area of more than 5000 sq. m. The main building consists of four floors with an elevator and is divided into three zones: apartment, attic and guest house. The house has two spacious view terraces. The newly built swimming pool is located 50 meters from the house, and the villa itself is located only 60 km from Milan Malpensa Airport.
Casa Almare, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Design Villa Casa Almare is located on a cliff overlooking the Bahía de Banderas in Mexico, a stone's throw from the city center, in a tourist area on the way to Barra de Navidad. The villa attracts with its modern architectural solution: the design was developed by a whole team of architects, designers and builders. The project began its life at Elias Rizo Architects, a multiple winner of various national and international awards. From all windows, as well as from the outdoor terrace with a swimming pool, a stunning view of the endless expanse of the sea opens up.
Kite House, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Villa Kite House is a fully automated house located in the beautiful area of Playacar Phase 1, in the heart of Playa del Carmen. From the windows of the dining room, kitchen, as well as from the pool area, there is a breathtaking view of the Caribbean Sea. All four bedrooms offer truly unique views.
The master bedroom has access to a terrace with a pool overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The second bedroom overlooks the ancient Mayan ruins. The third bedroom opens onto a terrace to the lush tropical garden and jungle, providing a sense of privacy and seclusion, even though the villa is only a few minutes' walk from lively Playa del Carmen. The fourth bedroom is a loft with a king size bed and also has a mezzanine floor that can accommodate two more guests. This fourth bedroom can easily be converted into a home theater, gym or games room.
Prepared by: Meseda Bulach
Photo: Moscow Sotheby's International Realty
