Opinion on full wall window please.

Closed curtains because the wind threatened the awning !

We have a wall of windows in our H/H, it’s on a hill and the view extends to 50 miles+. So nothing else would do. They have special safety glass which is Argon gas filled and is self cleaning.
We had Venetian blinds made so that they nestle up at the ceiling when not in use. I love light spaces, even in our main house we have a wall of windows both in the dining room and kitchen. I’m with your DH’s opinion.

Our new build (bungalow) has full south facing window in the open plan living area which is vaulted. The window is sectioned and quite high. There are two fixed windows with french doors in the centre, then three windows above them.

No neighbours so no curtains or blinds are going to be fitted. Temp is brilliant. Sun doesn't come blasting in all day long. It travels across the room throughout the day. We have fitted a slate floor which retains the heat and releases it at night. The winter temp is good too because of that + the masses of insulation in the ceiling, floor and other 3 walls. We've also have fitted a heat recovery unit.

The french door leads onto a veranda (glass covered) and then the garden (to be). This glass is self cleaning

I'll be employing a window cleaner for the rest

Sounds lovely what you are planning.

muse sounds lovely. ?

We had a full wall of sliding windows in a bungalow we lived in in Belgium. There was about eighteen inches of wall underneath them. The rest was glass. I felt as if we were living in a goldfish bowl, and cleaning them was a pain in the neck. I suppose the regulations allow for sockets set into the floor?

The first thing we bought when we moved in was a large awning as our south facing room was too hot!

Our kitchen has 75% floor to ceiling windows, facing south. Love them but they do make the kitchen very hot in summer. I am reluctant to put up curtains in a kitchen and don’t really like blinds. Are awnings the answer?

Thanks. I get the awning thing. We’ve discussed that previously. He’s designing this with an overhang of about 2/3 foot which I guess will do a similar job. Thanks for all the comments. Much appreciated ?

Greyduster - there are 2 issues about sockets in the floor - accessibility for those with disabilities and damage from flooding.
New builds have to have sockets mounted part-way up the wall to allow for this. Extensions come under different regulations and vary.
However, most large windows have to have a small amount of wall to hold them, and sockets can usually be put there.

Northern France, I have one big south facing double glazed sliding window. I wish it was treble glazed even though I have blinds, I have lined curtains to keep out the cold in winter.

My lounge has full width floor to ceiling windows, well french doors. I've had them for the past 22 years so not a fad. I live in London and the room is north facing. I have no window dressing as the room is not overlooked. My heating is rarely on so no it's not a cold room. Our sockets are on the side walls and we have wall lights and lamps, plus the tv is wall mounted. It's a large room so there is no shortage of walls.

Thanks Flexi. French doors are beautiful and timeless. Had them myself many years ago. You’re very lucky.

Think your idea is one to go for. Great expanses of glass can be either too hot or too cold at least in UK. My neighbours had massive bifold doors installed last year. How many times have they had them open - once. They forgot about the wind blowing leaves, grass in never minds the draught. Windows in new houses are generally smaller than 2/3 decades ago as its recognised how thermally inefficient they are. I wouldn't fancy sitting in a large area in the dark without blinds or curtains. And together with hard flooring these combinations just seem like a public building to me.