The overall appearance of the room largely depends on the decor of the window opening. This is not surprising, because it is the first thing a person looks at when entering the room.
With the help of window decoration you can givethe interior a highlight, uniqueness and aesthetics. Windows can be different: small and large, low and high, wide and narrow, with a window sill and without it. They do not always perfectly match the interior that the owner wants to create in his home. But if you put in a little effort, this situation can be corrected. The main thing is to choose the right decor and improvised means.
Rules for decorating window openings with curtains
The most common and simple method of decorationwindows is the use of curtains. Curtains are the element in design that can completely change the composition of the interior. Thus, they can hide the window, if this is required by the style features, or, conversely, create an accent, where the window opening will occupy one of the main places in the composition. The emotional coloring of the interior atmosphere of the home depends on the color of the curtains. At the same time, they can visually expand the volume of the room or make them smaller. The original purpose of curtains on window openings was to protect the interior of the home from external factors: sunlight, drafts and noise. They are still of great importance today, but at the same time they should harmoniously fit into the overall style of the house. Here you should also take into account the features of decorative fabrics that will be used for decoration. In the summer, the window can be curtained with thin and light fabrics that will not interfere with the access of fresh air, and in winter - with heavy and dense materials that create a reliable barrier to the cold. What should be taken into account when decorating window openings in the interior? First of all - color. Then - theme and scale of the drawing, if it is present on the fabric. These characteristics must fully correspond to the parameters and purpose of the room.
For small rooms you can use curtains invertical stripes. For example, in a small room it is undesirable to use multi-colored curtains and it is highly not recommended to match their pattern to the style of the wallpaper. It is better to use curtains with vertical stripes, which will help to make the room more voluminous. If you need to decorate a window in the Provence style, you can use fabrics with a relief texture under the weave and a stylized pattern in a cage or stripe. The same window opening design is suitable for country houses. In order to create an interior in a rustic style, you can also install painted furniture here. If the room is designed in calm and rich styles, it is better to choose materials that will complement the feeling of luxury. These can be brocade, velvet or silk curtains with exquisite lambrequins and grabs. Return to contents</a>
Decor of the window opening depending on the purpose of the room
When creating a design for window openings, one cannot help buttake into account the rooms in which they are located. When decorating a living room, emphasizing the windows will be an appropriate and interesting design technique. Curtains made in rich colors and having expressive patterns will look great here. If the interior is created in a bedroom, where accents are not needed, the decor of the window openings should be done in soft colors that harmonize with the main shades of the decoration.
When decorating a window in a bedroom, it is necessaryuse calm pastel shades. Natural colors, pastel shades that bring warmth, tranquility and comfort are usually used here. An example of window decoration in the bedroom is shown in the photo. In the bedroom, you can also use the technique of combining several types of curtains. This is usually done to eliminate factors that interfere with sleep. If the windows face the sunny side, blinds can be added to the main curtains, which will regulate the intensity of lighting, preventing the sun's rays from waking up the owners early in the morning. At the same time, there are a number of rooms where access to sunlight seems necessary. First of all, this should be said about the veranda of a country house. How nice it is to greet the morning on a country veranda, permeated with the gentle rays of the rising sun! Here, the interior does not require sophistication and luxury, so for decoration you can use short curtains, the size of 1/3 of the window, located in the upper part of the window opening. For such cases, light natural fabrics of cheerful colors are ideal: checkered or floral on a light background. In addition, in a country house you can use simple lambrequins made of thick fabric, covering the upper part of the window. The color of the lambrequins is selected in accordance with the color of the frames and other textile accessories. Return to the table of contents</a>
Modern design techniques for decorating window openings
In a window opening with a bay window you can buildsofa or table. Today, there are many ways to make window openings not only original and unusual, but also functional. In the modern world, where lack of space is the main problem, such solutions look the most relevant. Thus, in the opening of a window with a bay window, you can place a sofa or a table combined with a window sill. Thanks to this method, additional space appears for work or rest. The windows above the sofa can be curtained with curtains of calm colors, which will contribute to a relaxing atmosphere. If the space is intended for work, then it is advisable to use curtains that are highly functional and take up little space. These can be roller blinds or blinds. An example of arranging a recreation area combined with a window opening is shown in the photo. A very interesting and original solution is the window located at the head of the bed and shown in the photo. Those who are planning to build a country house can think about this way to diversify the interior. In this case, curtains in the same color as the head of the bed and upholstered furniture can serve as a decor for the window opening. Return to Contents</a>
Window openings of large size
If the room has large window openings andthe main accent is the landscape located behind them, then curtains can be omitted. Sometimes large windows create many problems for the owners due to the fact that they are difficult to fit into some style solutions. In order to reduce the size of such window openings, you can use another interesting design technique. Here you should use roller blinds that completely repeat the color and pattern of the wallpaper, and curtains that harmonize with them in tone. The place where the roller blinds are attached should be hidden under a wide cornice. If you want to reduce the window, the roller blinds are lowered a little. Their complete combination with the wallpaper creates the impression that the window opening is small. It is also convenient to hide the room from prying eyes. But sometimes the interior is created in such a way that its main accents are the chic landscapes located behind the window openings. In this case, large windows are an advantage and do not require any decoration. Curtains for such window openings should not distract attention. Fabrics whose color completely matches the color of the walls will be appropriate here. Curtains are pulled apart to completely free the window opening, and are pulled back when it is necessary to hide the interior environment of the home. To highlight the windows, frames of a contrasting color are used (white walls - dark frames), matching the color of the furniture. As can be seen from the information provided, today window openings occupy one of the most important places in the interior. Their decor is inextricably linked with the general atmosphere of the home: the more competently it is created, the more harmonious the house will be.
