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More Light, More Chicago: Floor-to-Ceiling Windows at Exhibit

By Rebbekah Hallberg, Property Manager at Exhibit On Superior · Published

In Short

Floor-to-ceiling windows bring daylight, city views, and an open feeling to apartment living. At Exhibit On Superior in River North, they make the Chicago setting part of everyday moments, from morning coffee to an evening on the sofa. Explore how to arrange a home that makes the most of them.

Corner living room with a gray sectional and floor-to-ceiling windows at Exhibit On Superior
A furnished Exhibit On Superior model living room with a gray sectional, corner windows, and a dining table. Layouts and outlooks vary; furniture is not included.

A feature you can enjoy throughout the day

Picture a favorite chair beside the window, coffee within reach, and Chicago outside. Floor-to-ceiling windows give ordinary moments a distinctive setting: a quiet breakfast, a break between meetings, or a relaxed evening with friends. The appeal is not simply more glass. It is a home that feels connected to the city around it.

At Exhibit On Superior in River North, floor-to-ceiling windows are part of the apartment interiors. Explore the floor plans with the leasing team to find the arrangement that suits your routine. Each apartment has its own outlook and exposure, giving you something personal to discover when you tour.

  • An open feeling: a view beyond the room can make the living area feel more expansive without changing its square footage.
  • An inviting setting: daylight becomes part of how you enjoy meals, reading, and time at home.
  • A personal connection to Chicago: the outlook gives your apartment a sense of place in River North.
  • A natural design focal point: arrange seating around the windows and let the room reflect your style.

Make room for brighter everyday moments

Think about where you would most enjoy the light: a breakfast table, a reading chair, or a desk with a view to one side. A few thoughtful placement choices can help you enjoy the windows while keeping screens comfortable to use. Try your preferred desk position during the tour and ask to see how the existing coverings adjust.

Light gives a room different character throughout the day. Ask about the apartment’s orientation and schedule a tour around a time you expect to be home. It is a useful way to picture your own morning routine or after-work downtime in the space.

Start with the virtual apartment tours and photo gallery to find layouts you love, then explore available apartments with the team. Photos offer inspiration; an in-person visit helps you experience the light and outlook of the home you are considering.

  • Picture a reading corner or coffee spot beside the windows.
  • Try a desk with the windows to one side to balance the outlook with screen comfort.
  • Explore the existing shade settings with the team to personalize the light.

Personalize your comfort through the seasons

A welcoming apartment combines the outlook you enjoy with a setup that feels comfortable to you. During your visit, ask the team to walk you through the temperature controls and existing coverings so you can see how the home fits your preferences.

For readers interested in the details, ENERGY STAR explains that U-factor describes insulation and solar heat gain coefficient, or SHGC, describes how much solar heat passes through a window. Window performance involves more than size alone. The linked guide explains these concepts generally; it is not a certification of Exhibit’s windows.

Enjoy the view, then settle in for the evening

Your home can have more than one mood: open to the city while you unwind, then arranged for a quiet evening. Consider how you like to use the living room and bedroom, and ask the leasing team which coverings come with the specific apartment.

Privacy, light filtering, and bedroom darkening serve different purposes. Talk through what matters most for your routine, including nighttime sightlines and your preferred sleep environment. If you would like to add curtains or shades, get written guidance on approved options and mounting methods before purchasing.

Gray sectional, round tables, and a low console beside large windows in an Exhibit On Superior living room
Low seating and a console let the windows frame this furnished Exhibit living room. Find inspiration for your own space; layouts, coverings, and outlooks vary by apartment.

Let the windows inspire your style

With the windows as a focal point, you can build a room around the way you like to spend time. A low-profile sofa, a favorite chair, or a small dining arrangement can leave the outlook in view. Use solid walls for artwork, shelving, or a television, and bring furniture measurements to help the team show you suitable layouts.

Plan clear paths to shade controls and keep vents accessible. For households with young children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends cordless window coverings to prevent cord-strangulation hazards and keeping cribs, beds, furniture, and toys away from windows and covering cords. Ask the team about the controls in the home you tour.

  • Create a comfortable conversation area with the windows as a backdrop.
  • Use a rug to define the living area while keeping the room visually open.
  • Bring measurements for favorite pieces so you can picture them in the floor plan.

Plan your move with clear monthly costs

Once you have found a layout you love, the leasing team can help you understand the costs that go with it. Reviewing rent, required services, and any options you choose makes it easier to plan your move.

At Exhibit On Superior, the monthly Utility & Service Amenity fee is $95–$195, based on floor plan, and covers water, sewer, trash, heat, air conditioning, and natural gas for cooking and the clothes dryer. Electricity is billed directly through ComEd. Review the full fee schedule for required internet and other applicable charges. Electricity usage varies by household; window size alone is not a bill estimate.

Your touring checklist: picture life at Exhibit

The best way to appreciate the windows is to spend time in the space. Bring your ideas, tell the team what you enjoy doing at home, and explore the layouts together. Use this touring checklist to turn inspiration into a home that suits you, then explore the high-rise living, floor-choice, and convertible-versus-studio guides below.

  • Choose available floor plans that fit your routine and ask which apartment you will see.
  • Take in the outlook from your future sofa, dining area, and favorite coffee spot.
  • Explore the light at a time of day you enjoy being home.
  • Try out your desk arrangement and existing shade settings with the team.
  • Bring furniture measurements and discuss a layout that keeps the space open.
  • Ask about included coverings, evening privacy, and options for your sleep routine.
  • Learn how the temperature controls work and whom to ask about window care.
  • Confirm approved decorating options and any child-safety needs for your household.
  • Review current pricing and the full fee schedule, then plan your next steps with the leasing team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are floor-to-ceiling windows good in an apartment?
Floor-to-ceiling windows are an appealing feature for renters who enjoy daylight, city views, and an open-feeling living space. At Exhibit On Superior, a tour lets you explore how the windows complement your favorite floor plan and imagine your own seating, dining, and work areas.
How can I reduce glare in an apartment with large windows?
Positioning a desk with the windows to one side and adjusting existing shades can help balance daylight with screen comfort. Try your preferred setup during a tour and ask which coverings come with the apartment. Get written guidance before adding a new treatment.
Do floor-to-ceiling windows make an apartment hot or cold?
Comfort depends on the apartment, window performance, exposure, and temperature settings, not size alone. Ask the team to demonstrate the controls during your visit. ENERGY STAR explains U-factor and SHGC for readers interested in window performance; the linked guidance is general, not an Exhibit certification.
How do you get privacy with floor-to-ceiling windows at night?
Start with the coverings included in your apartment and discuss your nighttime privacy and sleep preferences with the leasing team. Check the actual sightlines together and ask about approved options if you would like additional coverage or bedroom darkening.
Can renters install curtains or window film?
The leasing team can explain approved decorating options for your home. Get written guidance on the product, mounting method, appearance, and move-out requirements before purchasing curtains, shades, or film, so your plans fit the building’s guidelines.
What window coverings are safest around young children?
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends cordless coverings to eliminate the window-cord strangulation hazard and keeping cribs, beds, furniture, and toys away from windows and covering cords. Discuss your household’s needs with the leasing team and check the controls in the apartment you tour.
Should I expect higher electric costs with floor-to-ceiling windows?
Window size alone does not predict your electric bill. At Exhibit On Superior, the Utility & Service Amenity fee includes heat, air conditioning, water, sewer, trash, and natural gas for cooking and the clothes dryer. Electricity is billed separately through ComEd. The full fee schedule helps you plan for all required services.

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