Since ancient times, people have tried to be beautifuldecorate the windows of your home. Windows can be dull and sad, or, on the contrary, they can look bright and joyful. In the old days, even shutters were decorated with fancy carvings and beautiful curtains were hung. The tradition of giving windows a beautiful and well-groomed appearance is still alive, only ideas about design have changed.
Correctly selected curtains will become a realwindow decoration. It is not difficult to decorate windows with your own hands. To do this, you just need to familiarize yourself with the basic methods of decoration and show a little imagination. With the help of windows, you can visually expand the space of the room, create a certain lighting, fill the room with light. On the windowsill, you can build a flower bed, a cozy place to relax, a kitchen rack, a table. In small rooms, the space near the window, in addition to the decorative role, performs a number of different functions.
Window decoration in the living room
Figure 1.A wide ceiling cornice gives the window a volume effect. The living room is considered the "heart" of the house. All family members gather in this room for holidays, to relax together, watch TV, etc. Therefore, it is very important for the living room to convey a sense of peace, calm and comfort. The decor of the window in the living room should first of all match the decor of the room. The decor of the windows in the living room should simultaneously perform two functions: creating a bright festive atmosphere and providing semi-darkness. We need a bright living room for receiving guests, friends, playing with children, etc. Semi-darkness is necessary for comfortable TV viewing, creating a romantic atmosphere. How to solve two problems at once? After all, living room windows often face only one side. In fact, the problem can be solved quite simply.
A flower bed on the window brings a touch of class to the room's interiorcomfort and warmth. If the windows face north, the lack of light can be compensated by installing fluorescent lamps along the window. This option will be especially useful for those who want to grow flowering light-loving plants on the windowsill. No expensive curtains will decorate a window better than, for example, a collection of orchids. To create semi-darkness in the living room, it is enough to use thick curtains or blinds. When choosing, you should carefully select the material used to make them. Curtains should not fade or crumble from exposure to sunlight in a year. The windows in the living room should not look bulky and heavy. Using a ceiling cornice, you can give the windows a voluminous and luxurious look. Curtains should match the texture, color and style of the textiles that are already in the room, as well as the wallpaper (Fig. 1). Combinations of different fabrics in window decoration have a significant impact on the overall style. You can increase the space of the living room by hanging curtains with vertical patterns. You can noticeably enlarge the room by hanging light curtains that will fill the entire area of the wall adjacent to the window. Return to contents</a>
Decorating windows in the kitchen and dining room
When choosing window frames for your kitchen or dining roomit is necessary to start from the general color scheme of the room. The frame can be of any color - from classic white or wood color to the most extravagant. The color scheme should convey a sense of joy and comfort. A wooden frame will perfectly fit into the design of a room made in a classic style. Bright colors are suitable for kitchens made in a high-tech style.
Figure 2.Bamboo curtains will fit organically into the interior of a room in country style. You should not choose too massive and dark curtains for small kitchens. They will visually reduce the space of the room. When decorating, you should also consider practicality. After all, the kitchen is the place most susceptible to dirt. All decorative elements should be easy to clean and retain their appearance after repeated cleaning of the room. Curtains and tulle should not reach the floor, they should be easy to wash and not lose their decorative properties. The window in the kitchen can be decorated with tulle. It can be of different transparency, color, texture, weight, with or without an ornament. Tulle can be shortened (length to the windowsill), to the floor, and also have different lengths across the entire width of the window in the kitchen. Tulle with hand embroidery will add a special chic even to a room with the most modest furnishings.
The ideal length of curtains in the kitchen is up towindow sill. Lovers of everything natural prefer to decorate windows with curtains made of straw, bamboo or wood. They are placed directly on the window itself and rolled up when raised (Fig. 2). Such curtains have a fairly simple design and, thanks to modern processing methods, will last a very long time. They should only be protected from moisture. In some cases, a sink or cutting table is placed near the windows, which is very convenient for the housewife. The color of the curtains and tulle can shade the main background of the kitchen or create a contrast. When decorating a kitchen in a high-tech or minimalist style, metal or plastic blinds are perfect for decoration. Return to contents</a>
Decoration of windows in the bedroom
Figure 3.Curtains should match the color of other textiles in the room. With the help of exquisite curtains, you can not only hide an unsightly view from the window, but also emphasize the style of the room, making it even more comfortable. To protect the room from too bright sunlight, thick heavy curtains made of brocade or velvet can be chosen for those who like to sleep. Their color must necessarily be in harmony with the surrounding environment - bedding, carpeting, wallpaper (Fig. 3). If the bedroom is made in a classic style, then drapery curtains in the form of pyramids will suit perfectly. Roman and Japanese curtains, as well as bamboo curtains, are very elegant and practical. Light shades of tulle are most often chosen for the bedroom - milky, pink, pale blue, sand, light green. To give the room a sense of tranquility, green shades of tulle and curtains are chosen. Blue creates a feeling of coolness, and yellow and beige - warmth and joy. Return to Contents</a>
Window decoration in the children's room
To decorate windows in a children's roomspecial requirements are imposed. After all, in most cases, a children's room serves as a bedroom, playroom and study room at the same time. Often, several children of different ages live in this room, for each of whom certain conditions must be created. During the day, the room must receive enough light, and at night, the children's sleep must not be disturbed by the glare of headlights and street lamps. All this must be provided for. It is most convenient to hang blinds in addition to tulle, which will tightly close the window at night. The use of heavy thick curtains is undesirable, since they collect a lot of dust, which can harm children. No less important is the choice of color scheme for curtains in the children's room. Each color has a special psychological effect on a person, and since the child's psyche is just forming, special attention should be paid to this. The color scheme should not negatively affect the nervous system. If you are unsure about the choice, consult with your child, find out what colors he likes, or choose neutral tones for decoration.
