In the vast majority of cases, window decoration is resorted to at the stage of completion of design repair work. The design of the window should match the design of the rest of the room. This does not mean that they choose curtains that are suitable for painting walls, though, and this option is used quite widely.
Before you start decorating windows with curtains, you need to determine whether the elegantly draped curtains will have a purely decorative function, or will they be used for their intended purpose - to hide the window opening in the evenings. Or maybe you need curtains that will save the interior from the scorching rays of the sun? However, curtains are not the only way to decorate a window opening. We will talk about different (including original) design ideas in our article.
All the best to the kids!
Let's start, perhaps, from the dearest to any human heart, that is, from our children, or, more precisely, from the design of the window in the children's room. In addition to the fact that the child needs to have his own personal space, we well understand that the space should be designed in the most suitable way for our baby. The task of window decoration for a nursery is not entirely simple. Sometimes even "seasoned" designers are not able to take into account all the nuances in such a complex matter. And yet we, listening to our hearts and feelings of proportion, try to decorate the window in the room of our beloved child.
What to consider when decorating a window opening in a room for children
- Security is the very first and most important point. The cornice should be fixed so securely that, pulling the curtain, the child does not dump the entire structure onto himself.
- It is advisable to decorate the window itself with a special film that prevents fragments from flying apart when the glass breaks.
- Any construction of the opening should allow a fresh portion of oxygen to enter the room without restrictions and when you need it. Try to protect the window with the presence of a mosquito net and special devices that do not allow children to independently manage the opening and closing of the window.
- Flowers in pots are not the best solution for window decoration in this case. A child can accidentally “brush off” such a flower from the windowsill, and in an easy case you will be provided with an unscheduled cleaning of the room.
- Consider the age of your heir, starting from this figure, draw up a window. A five-year-old child and a teenager need completely different styles in design.
- The child’s gender is also an important factor, curtains with daisies can perfectly fit into the girl’s interior, but such a design will at least bewilder the boy.
A few tricks in the decoration of the window opening with the help of curtains, given the color scheme of the room and the curtains themselves
- Ease. Achieved using translucent fabrics in soothing and neutral scales.
- Brightness - this technique is suitable when the baby is between the ages of two to ten to twelve years. A room for children of this age should have bright accents, let it be curtains.
- Compliance with the overall style in the design of the windows. Maintaining the overall design of the room, it is necessary to repeat the color found in other elements of the nursery’s decor (curtains, covers) in the curtains. Want to play in contrast? Then repeat the style of the curtains in the small textile details of the room.
- An affordable version of the decor is curtains decorated with photo printing. You can select images of your child's fairy-tale characters.
Rules suitable for all windows
The successful design of windows with curtains is not only the ennobled appearance of the entire room and the window in particular, it is also the imperceptible concealment from prying eyes of some imperfections that may occur in the appearance of the opening. Starting to work on the design of the window, at first, of course, the purely practical aspects are pursued, options for the size of the curtains, density and their colors are selected.
- Windows located on the western and northern sides should be decorated with curtains in warm colors. But the southern and eastern windows can have darker shades.
- Prefer dense curtains if your room is facing a crowded and busy street.
- When you need to visually raise the ceilings, it is worth decorating the windows with curtains with ornaments placed vertically.
- If the ceilings, on the contrary, are high and the room seems very narrow, it is better that the drawings are horizontal - this expands the room visually.
Stylish living room
The design of the windows in the living room must necessarily coincide with the design style of the living room itself. You must admit that curtains with lambrequins will not be entirely appropriate in a hi-tech room. I would not want to "miss" with the curtains in this case and create, thus, a common design chaos. Therefore, now we will consider the most popular styles in the design of windows.
- Ahead of all is the well-known and popular classic style. It is imperative to have a light tulle in combination with heavier curtains on the sides. Tulle can be from a veil or thin lace. Curtains themselves can be made of gabardine or tapestry. Tweed curtains are also acceptable. These heavy fabrics will look more harmonious if they are fixed on grommets or large rings.
- Empire style is also one of the classical trends, only, perhaps, more regal and majestic. In Empire style fabrics with monograms, jacquard fabrics are welcomed. Fringes and brushes complete the decor. A chic and rich solution for decorating a window in a living room.
- Elegantly draped curtains in the style of "romance" came to us from passionate Italy.
- Art Nouveau style is good for decorating windows in the living room. Draperies are used from heavy materials with reflux: satin, silk. Organza and veil will complement this decor. We complete the whole picture with a metal cornice with decorative ornate elements of the tips.
- High tech. Curtains in this style are generally used quite rarely, but an organza of an original form or blinds can come here.
The best variations of the design of the window opening
Not every house has the opportunity to place chic curtains, decorated with lambrequins and all kinds of draperies. But do not despair, you can choose other windows design options to your liking.
- Austrian curtain. In a smoothed look, it's just a canvas with rounded flounces at the bottom. The whole beauty of this curtain is revealed when you open such a curtain. She folds into a beautiful drapery.
- Pleated curtains. Created on the principle of blinds, but from the fabric, when opened up, it also folds, like the blinds.
- Roman curtains. They look like Austrian. Only if Austrian horizontal shuttlecocks form after opening, Roman curtains form straight folds. Such a decorative and functional model can be made of the fabric that is in the interior. In common, these similar elements will create the completeness of the whole room design.
- London curtains. Assume the assembly of side curtains "under the tape", creating smooth shuttlecocks at the bottom.
Do not forget about the balcony
Making balcony windows with curtains is a serious task. The main thing you need to do first is to make sure that your double-glazed window on the balcony does not let moisture in, drafts and is clean enough for new “clothes”. How can we decorate the windows when all the previous points have already been observed? Try these design styles for your balcony window.
Stylish balcony window design options
- Fashionable Japanese curtains. A simple device from a direct, most often plain canvas. They can be moved apart in the same plane and have a bottom frame that gives rigidity to the entire panel.
- It is also good to use roller blinds. Such curtains curl when opening a window opening and do not take up much space.
- Rope curtains or curtains from all kinds of thin cords. Due to the fact that the muskets are located close together, we see the effect of a single lightweight cloth.
- The Italian curtain is a cloth cut in the middle. Such curtains do not move apart, but they can be perfectly opened by fixing the tape holders on the sides.
- Blinds - a modern and practical option. They come in both vertical and horizontal orientations. Their assortment is not poor; you can buy blinds made of plastic, bamboo and wood. Also well-proven blinds made of fiberglass materials. The choice of color is large and varied, it all depends on personal preferences and your financial capabilities.
- And the most, perhaps, the simplest option is ordinary light curtains. They may have some kind of pattern that matches the entire color and stylistic direction of the balcony. Can be monophonic. Curtains are very easy to clean. They can be easily removed, washed and stroked.
Draw your world
What to do when you see daily in your window into the world "beautiful" garbage cans that create negative emotions. The most optimal solution would be to decorate your window with something, so as not to stumble on unpleasant things. Here you have to start decorating the window with your own hands.
Paint it with special stained glass paints. Apply a graceful ornament to the entire glass surface, or to the level to which "unpleasant" beauties are visible to you. If you yourself do not have a talent for drawing, you can ask friends, they will most likely help your problem. If there are no friends of artists and is not expected in the near future, try to hire such a talented master.
Of course, the individual painting of your window can be expensive, but it will be magnificent and will cause only positive emotions. However, there is a budget option - this is buying a special stained glass film in the store, which is glued to the glass and allows sunlight to pass through.
Important scenery
Performing window decoration in any style and any kind of curtains, do not forget about such important elements as decorative additions. To fix the canvas in a predetermined position and to brightly and stylishly complement the design of the entire window, use clips and hair clips, as well as all kinds of tack-up tapes and tack-up cords. Gorgeous heavy brushes and fringe can be used in grandiose interiors.