In the vast majority of cases, window decoration is used at the stage of completion of design repairs. The design of the window should match the design of the rest of the room. This does not mean that they choose curtains that match the color of the walls, although this option is used quite widely.
Before you start decorating windows with curtains, you need to determine whether the chic draped curtains will have a purely decorative function, or will 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 for the kids
Let's start, perhaps, with the most dear to any humanheart, that is, from our children, and 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 are well aware that the space should be decorated in the most appropriate way for our baby. The task associated with decorating a window for a nursery is not entirely simple. Sometimes even "worn out" designers are not able to take into account all the nuances in such a complex matter. And yet, listening to our heart and sense of proportion, we will try to decorate the window in the room of our beloved child.
Things to consider when decorating a window opening in a children's room
- Safety is the very first and most important point. The cornice must be fixed so securely that when pulling the curtain, the child does not dump the entire structure on himself.
- It is desirable to decorate the window itself with a special film that prevents the scattering of fragments when the glass breaks.
- Any opening design should allow fresh oxygen to enter the room without restrictions and when you need it. Try to secure the window with a mosquito net and special devices that do not allow children to independently dispose of the opening and closing of the window.
- Flowers in pots are not the best solution for window decoration in this case. A child can inadvertently "brush" such a flower from the windowsill, and in an easy case, unscheduled cleaning of the premises will be provided to you.
- Consider the age of your heir, starting from this figure, decorate the window. A five-year-old child and a teenager need completely different styles indesign.
- The gender of the child is also an important factor, curtains with daisies can perfectly fit into a girl's interior, but such a design will at least bewilder the boy.
Several techniques for decorating a window opening using curtains, taking into account the color scheme of the room and the curtains themselves
- Easy. Achieved with translucent fabrics in soothing and neutral tones.
- Brightness - this technique is suitable when the baby is between the ages of two and ten to twelve years. A room for children of this age should have bright accents, let it be curtains.
- Compliance with the general style in the design of windows. Maintaining the overall design of the room, you need to repeat in the curtains the color found in other elements of the decor of the nursery (bedspreads, covers). Do you want to play in contrast? Then repeat the style of the curtains in the small textile details of the room.
- Available decor option - curtains decorated with photo printing. You can choose images of your child's favorite fairy tale characters.
Rules that apply to all windows
Successful window decoration with curtains is not only an ennobled appearance of the entire room and the window in particular, it is also an 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, purely practical aspects are pursued, options for the size of curtains, density and their color are selected.
- Windows located on the western and northernside, it is desirable to decorate with curtains in warm colors. But the southern and eastern windows may have darker shades.
- Give preference to thick curtains if your room is facing a crowded and busy street.
- When you need to visually raise the ceilings, you should decorate the windows with curtains with ornaments placed vertically.
- If the ceilings, on the contrary, are high and the room seems very narrow, then it is better that the drawings are horizontal - this expands the room visually.
Stylish living room
The design of windows in the living room must necessarily overlap with the design style of the living room itself. Agree, curtains with lambrequins will not be entirely appropriate in a high-tech room. I would not like to "miss" with the curtains in this case and thus create a general design chaos. Therefore, now we will look at the most popular styles in window decoration.
- Ahead of all, the well-known and popular classic style proudly stands out. Here, light tulle is required 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 when fastened to eyelets or large rings.
- Empire style is also one of the classic trends, only, perhaps, more regal and majestic. In the Empire style, fabrics with monograms, jacquard fabrics are welcome. Decor completefringe and tassels. A chic and rich solution for window decoration in the living room.
- Elegantly draped curtains in the style of "romance" came to us from passionate Italy.
- Modern style is well suited for window decoration in the living room. Curtains are used from heavy materials with a sheen: satin, silk. Organza and veil will complement this decor. We complement the whole picture with a metal cornice with decorative ornate elements of the tips.
- Hi-tech. Curtains in this style are generally used quite rarely, but organza of the original look or blinds can be suitable here.
The best window opening design variations
Not every home has the opportunity to place chic curtains, decorated with lambrequins and all kinds of draperies. But do not despair, you can choose other window design options to your liking.
- Austrian curtain. When smoothed, it is just a canvas with rounded frills at the bottom. All the beauty of this curtain is revealed when you open such a curtain. It folds into a beautiful drape.
- Pleated curtains. Created on the principle of blinds, but made of fabric, when opened up, it also gathers in folds, like blinds.
- Roman blinds. They are similar to the Austrians. Only if the Austrian curtains form horizontal flounces after opening, the Roman curtains form straight folds. Such a decorative and functional model can be made from the fabric that is in the interior. Calling to each other, these similar elements willcreate completeness of the entire design of the room.
- London curtains. They suggest assembling the side curtains "under the tape", creating smooth flounces at the bottom.
Don't forget the balcony
Decorating balcony windows with curtains is a serious task. The main thing to do first is to make sure that your double-glazed window on the balcony does not let in moisture, drafts and is clean enough for new "clothes". How can you decorate windows in the case when all the previous points have already been observed? Try these design styles for your balcony window.
Design options for a stylish balcony window
- Fashionable Japanese curtains. A simple fixture from a straight, most often plain canvas. They move apart in one plane and have a frame from below, which stiffens the entire panel.
- It is also good to use roller blinds. Such curtains are twisted when opening a window opening and do not take up much space.
- Rope curtains or curtains of all kinds of thin cords. Due to the fact that the kisei are located close together, we see the effect of a single light cloth.
- Italian curtain is a panel cut in the middle. Such curtains do not move apart, but they can be perfectly opened by fixing them with tape holders on the sides.
- Blinds are a modern and practical option. They come in both vertical and horizontal orientations. Their range is not poor, you can buy blinds made of plastic, bamboo and wood. Alsofiberglass shutters have proven themselves well. The choice of color is great and varied, it all depends on personal preferences and your financial capabilities.
- And the most, perhaps, the simplest option - the usual light curtains. They can have any pattern that matches the entire color and stylistic direction of the balcony. They may be monochromatic. Curtains are very easy to care for. They can be easily removed, washed and ironed.
Let's draw our own world
What to do when every day you see "beautiful" garbage cans in your window to the world, creating negative emotions. The best solution would be to decorate your window with something so as not to stumble upon unpleasant things. Here you have to start decorating the window with your own hands.
Paint it with special stained glass paints. Apply an elegant ornament to the entire glass surface, or to the level to which you can see "beauty" that is unpleasant for you. If you yourself do not have the talent for drawing, you can ask your friends, they are likely to help your problem. If there are no familiar artists and are not expected in the near future, try to hire such a talented artist.
Of course, an 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 the purchase of a special stained glass film in the store, which is glued to the glass and at the same time lets in sunlight.
Importantscenery
When decorating a window 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 for a bright and stylish addition to the design of the entire window, use clips and hairpins, as well as all kinds of tiebacks and tieback cords. Chic heavy tassels and fringes can be used in pompous interiors.
