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A picture window is a large, fixed window designed for views, a feature that can present practical challenges with ventilation and energy efficiency.
Property Features
The minimum gross income a prospective tenant must earn to be considered for a rental property, a primary and often rigid screening tool used by landlords.
A decorative trim applied to the junction where the walls meet the ceiling, adding a classic, finished, and often elegant look to a room.
A high, arched, or angled ceiling that extends up towards the roofline, creating a dramatic sense of space, volume, and openness in a room.
A modern lighting system that can be controlled remotely via a smartphone app or smart home hub, offering convenience and customizable ambiances.
A luxury feature where speakers for a sound system are recessed into the ceilings or walls, offering a clean, integrated audio experience.
A housing model where residents collectively own and manage their own properties, a niche sector in the Netherlands that receives some government support for its creation.
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A picture window is a large, single-pane window that does not open. Its primary purpose is aesthetic: to provide an unobstructed view of the outside and to allow a large amount of natural light into a room, effectively acting like a living picture on the wall. In the Dutch context, these can be found in various property types, from modern architect-designed villas with panoramic views of the landscape to city apartments overlooking a canal or park. The appeal is purely visual, aiming to merge the indoor living space with the exterior environment. Unlike traditional Dutch windows which are often designed to open in various ways (tilting, turning, or sliding), the picture window is a static, sealed unit.
While aesthetically pleasing, a picture window comes with significant practical disadvantages that a prospective tenant should critically consider. The most obvious drawback is the complete lack of natural ventilation. In the well-insulated, often compact homes common in the Netherlands, the inability to open a large window can be a major issue. It can lead to stuffy air and, if not compensated by a flawless mechanical ventilation system (mechanische ventilatie), can contribute to problems with condensation, humidity, and potentially mold (schimmel). In older buildings, a large, single-glazed picture window can be a thermal disaster, creating a huge cold spot in the winter and leading to sky-high heating costs. Even with modern double or triple glazing (dubbel/driedubbel glas), a vast expanse of glass will always be a point of energy inefficiency compared to an insulated wall. Furthermore, in a dense urban environment, a picture window might offer less of a 'picture' and more of an unwelcome, non-stop view into your neighbor's home—and theirs into yours, creating privacy issues. The benefit of the view must be carefully weighed against these potential drawbacks in comfort, cost, and privacy.