Window decoration

A window is an exit to the world and, at the same time, protection from it, a barrier that allows you to feel protected in your own fortress. Therefore, the design and design of windows largely determine the atmosphere in the room, and therefore how cozy your home will be. A bare window creates a feeling of uninhabited space, “dressed” in the right attire, on the contrary, it makes the interior complete, complete and successful.

Window design options

1. Draped curtains and drapes – a familiar design option, which, however, can always be played up in an original way due to the variety of colors and materials. Curtains and drapes can be draped in different ways, playing with the contrast of colors and textures, creating a unique composition each time. In general, the drapery system is suitable for window design in any interior style.
2. Chinese curtains – a flat panel of fabric the width of the window, which can be raised and lowered using ribbons on the sides. This option is suitable for fans of minimalist design.
3. Roman blinds: a canvas that consists of several horizontal sections – “sails”, fastened with a wooden or bamboo frame. This design allows you to adjust the height of the curtain and, accordingly, how open the window will be. Roman blinds are perfect for interiors in Mediterranean, Provencal, and country styles.
4. Curtains with lambrequins – horizontal curtains, which most often cover the cornice. They can be either smooth or draped. Beautiful window decoration with lambrequins laid in intricate folds is characteristic of such styles as neoclassical, baroque, and merchant style.
5. London curtains – flat curtains that gather at the bottom into horizontal folds, secured with braid. They look very impressive if they are sewn from striped or checkered fabric. They will fit well into a country interior and are suitable for decorating a window in the kitchen or children’s room.
6. Blinds – vertical or horizontal, one of the most popular and practical options for modern window design. Blinds can be fabric, aluminum, bamboo. They are in harmony with such styles as hi-tech, minimalism, fusion, pop art.
7. Stained glass or its imitation. Real stained glass on a metal frame is too expensive, so most often they use an imitation: painting on the window or transparent adhesive film (arakal). Stained glass decor will help create fantasy lighting and will perfectly complement bold design projects in fusion, pop art, and vintage styles. Also, variations of stained glass will help solve the issue of decorating small windows.
8. In the decorative design of windows you can also use original cornices (wooden, forged), curtain tiebacks – with tassels, made of textured cords, beads.

DIY window decoration

Stylishly decorating the window of your apartment or house is a task that any person with taste and imagination can master. By “changing” the windows, you can refresh your boring interior with a minimum of investment and effort. Another bonus is the opportunity for creative self-expression, which can often bring a lot of positivity.

The simplest ideas for decorating windows yourself: change the curtains, paint the glass using stained glass paints, or simply choose an arakal film that matches the color.

By the way, instead of buying expensive curtains in specialized stores or sewing them, look at second-hand stores. There you can easily find very beautiful curtains and drapes made of high-quality, expensive materials, in excellent condition and for “ridiculous” money.