Newly built contemporary homes often have long stretches of floor-to-ceiling glass that weren’t possible before triple-pane windows and high-r value insulation. During January’s short days, soaking up the sun’s rays from a comfy chair can help with wintertime blues. Get inspired!

Stepping Out
In the breakfast area of this home south of the Plaza, a Saarinen Tulip table surrounded by Arne Jacobsen chairs faces the courtyard through expansive glass doors.

A View of the Park
A custom crystal pendant accents the double-height windows in the living area of this contemporary home overlooking Loose Park.

Streamlined
It may be the lower level of a Table Rock Lake home designed by Hufft, but wrap-around windows with stunning views of a nearby stream run floor-to-ceiling in the lounge.