7 ideas to help you decorate your windows
Undeservedly window openings remain without attention. But you can not only decorate them with curtains. Here are a few options to take a fresh look at window design.
Windowsill instead of desktop
In a small room, every free centimeter is important. Why not use a window sill as a worktop. To do this, you need to replace the window sill with a more spacious element made of natural wood. In the kitchen, it is better to use porcelain tiles. The surface of the countertop should protrude to such a length that it is comfortable to sit. From the point of view of convenience and practicality, this is an ideal option, because from the window the countertop will be lit with natural light. And from the bright sun protect blinds or roller blinds. In the piers at the edges, you can install racks with open shelves for office, office equipment or utensils.
Make a sofa instead of a windowsill
A wide window sill can be used as a relaxation area if you lay a specially sewn mattress on it or replace it with built-in furniture - a sofa with a hinged lid, under which you can arrange a closed or open place to store things and books. A spacious seating area can also be arranged in the bay window, especially if the window offers beautiful views of the garden or cityscape.
Use unusual cornices
You can design a window opening not only with the help of curtains, but also with a cornice. It should be selected depending on the style of the room. Cornices are wooden, plastic, forged and metal; bronze and gilded; carved and smooth. The original appearance of the product is given by flat or volume end nozzles.
Use the window as a functional part of the kitchen space
In the kitchen, the space of the window opening can be used as a storage element. It is enough to install a shelf or hooks in the upper part to hang utensils. This option is suitable for rooms with multiple windows.
Another way is to use the window sill as a work or dining plane. To do this, install a wooden or porcelain countertop. Often a sink is placed here - this allows you to save on lighting and maximize the use of the free space of a small room.
Make stained glass drawings on glass
If the room faces south and is surrounded by sunlight, it is not necessary to hang blackout curtains on the window. Glass can be painted with acrylics using the stained glass technique. It is important to choose the right image. It can be a floral or geometric ornament, flowers or abstraction. Shades should be chosen depending on the color scheme of the interior and the style of its design.
Use vertical landscaping
Living plants and flowers look interesting in any interior. When making a window, they can not only be installed on the windowsill in beautiful pots or flower pots, but also use vertical landscaping with climbing plants. This will shade the room and refresh it. You can also use phytowalls to decorate piers. Elements of vertical landscaping in the form of a panel with succulents and stabilized moss - this is a great decor for a modern interior in a minimalist style.
