These are the main ground floor windows as they came with the house. You can see these little overhangs at the bottom that had to be removed.
I wanted something a bit more imposing so..........I extended the bottom out from the sills - not enough to create a balcony but something to make them that bit different from the windows on the upper floors.
I added railings and weathered them.
The next section of the window to get attention was the fanlight. I looked at various buildings in Edinburgh and on the web and decided that I wanted leaded glass.
I looked through several designs and finally settled on this
I cannot take credit for this! Thanks to my sister Valerie (who's a dab hand at this sort of thing) I got fanlights I'm really pleased with.
It didn't stop there though. Since these pictures were taken, I decided to alter the arch above the fanlight. It wasn't important looking enough for me so, out came the balsa and a little order to Sue Cook and I came up with this:
The arches on the windows now match up with the arches on the basement.
WOW! I love the changes, very impressed. It's amazing how small changes make so much difference. :o)))
ReplyDeleteMy Georgian House should have balconies too, but it's really too small, but I wouldn't mind extended sills ones like yours.
I love the leaded light detailing that your Sister done, quite wonderful. ;o)
Michelle xx
Hello Irene,
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful progress. The fanlights and arches are incredible. It looks like talent runs in the family! You really have transforemed the shell into a thing of beauty. Well Done!
Can't wait to see more.
Hugs,
Giac
Hi Irene,
ReplyDeleteIt's this attention to detail that really impresses me - how long was the planning process?!
Also, what did your sister use for the fanlights, they look fantastic!
Jonquil
Wow your windows are amazing. I love the railings and the fanlights are gorgeous. You have done wonders with the arches too.
ReplyDeleteHugs Maria
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ReplyDeleteAll fantastic details! It's wonderful you have someone to share their artistic talent!
ReplyDeleteWOW! You have so much talent x
ReplyDeleteWonderful,such changes! I love the work of your sister and isn't it wonderful working together ?! ;-) Hugs,Jeannette
ReplyDeleteWonderful! It's amazing what how you decorated and changed the windows.
ReplyDeleteGeneviève
Love all the flourishes, Irene! How ever did your sister make the fanlights, though? I don't really care for the stock fanlights on my Merriman Park, perhaps a little re-do is in order?
ReplyDeleteJohn xx
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ReplyDeleteGeneviève
Irene,
ReplyDeleteYour blog is wonderful and I thought that I had joined it a couple of weeks ago when I got the address from Simon. I noticed that I had not received any posts so I decided to look in-- good thing since I missed some great posts because I had NOT joined! Sorry.
I love the windows. How did your sister make the fanlight? We work as a family, also, so I know how enjoyable that is.
Cheers,
Iris March
Hi Irene,
ReplyDeleteI just love the fan lights, they really add to the window and make it something special. All these little extras really make a difference.
Fi x
Irene,
ReplyDeleteYou're very lucky to have a sister who can make such beautiful little bits of ironwork! I love them!