Should Door And Window Height Align On Different Walls

I agree that 8 doors windows might be too tall for 9 ceilings.

Should door and window height align on different walls.

We designed the home ourselves and now are wondering if we need to make the doors 8 and enlarge windows. An 8 door for a 9 ceiling would line up well with windows placed just under the ceiling header plus an extra inch or two of additional framing. Window replacement is typically determined when designing the exterior of a house with the height set to the standard door height of 6 feet and 8 inches. I m most concerned about the patio door and the windows next to it because that alignment will be very visible from the outside.

With casings and window treatments i don t think this will matter as much from the inside. With a standard wall height of 8 feet that leaves a 16 inch gap between the top of the window and the ceiling perfectly sized for standard headers and plates and accommodating of even the biggest window trims and cornice. The sill or bottom height of the window can vary within a room and still look visually correct but the head heights have to be the same especially as windows turn a corner. To align a door with an adjacent window it is important to measure the entire height of the door within the frame as the frame height will be higher than the slab size.

The vast majority of windows in american houses have their heads set to the standard door height of 6 feet 8 inches. With a standard 8 foot wall height this placement leaves a margin of 16 inches between the top of the window and the ceiling. Matching the window and door height to the space. Plans are finished and we have to order doors and windows.