An open kitchen pass-through window sits flush with the countertop, which creates an outdoor bar where a woman sips her cocktail and looks out over the swimming pool.

Pass-through windows

Dreamy pass-through windows are all about enabling an indoor/outdoor lifestyle. With a range of opening styles and special features — like automation and pocketing — and an array of color and finish options, customization is built in. Find out all the details, including answers to your most pressing questions. 

Explore your pass-through window options

Line drawings of the three different types of Andersen® pass-through windows, including from the left, a Folding Pass-Through Window, MultiGlide Pass-Through Window, and Liftslide Pass-Through Window.

Folding Pass-Through Windows

Made of panels that accordion together along a single track, the design of these folding windows puts them virtually out of sight when open. They’re available in corner configurations too! 

Line drawings of the three different types of Andersen® pass-through windows, including from the left, a Folding Pass-Through Window, MultiGlide Pass-Through Window, and Liftslide Pass-Through Window.

MultiGlide™ Pass-Through Windows

Made of panels that slide along individual tracks, these sliding windows stack to one side or pocket into the wall. They can also be automated, so they open with the touch of a button.  

Line drawings of the three different types of Andersen® pass-through windows, including from the left, a Folding Pass-Through Window, MultiGlide Pass-Through Window, and Liftslide Pass-Through Window.

Liftslide Pass-Through Windows

Made of panels that are easily operated by hardware that lifts and slides them along a single, flush track, these windows offer nearly unlimited design possibilities — curves, corners, pocketing, automation, and more!  

Why choose a pass-through window?

Group of young ladies having a good time with some foor and drinks with a pass-through window from indoor to outdoor

To make entertaining easy

With their clear openings, they allow you to access indoor amenities while serving guests outdoors.   

A monumental Andersen® Liftslide Pass-Through Window connects a kitchen with a patio.

To unite indoors and outdoors

With their large sizes, they let in light and air in a way that blurs the line between indoors and out. 

Pass-through window over a kitchen sink leading to the backyard

To fit where a door won't

With a range of sizes available, they work well where you want outdoor access but don’t have room for a door.

Inspiring pass-through windows

Pass-through windows are what indoor/outdoor living dreams are made of! See what we mean by exploring the homes below.  

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