Imagine windows as a canvas that you can play with using curtains, drapes, accessories, etc.
Imagine the windows as a canvas that you can play with using curtains, drapes, accessories, etc.
One window is completed: a wooden frame and glass panes. Or maybe today’s aluminum. What else could be a window? Too much comes out. Compared to long ago, when windows had only one function – to let in light and air – today it impacts the design of a room, be it furniture or lighting. And the right window treatments, in addition to adding to the aesthetics of a room, can provide privacy, security, protection from the elements and act as additional insulators.
“Windows are an essential in every home. Every room needs them in order to get the right quota of light and air. A variety of window designs can help serve different purposes and functions—and can be used for your space.” It can also be done to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the house,” says Delhi-based interior designer Devangi Singh.
Think of windows as a canvas that you can play with using curtains, drapes, cobwebs, boxes, accessories, and more. Europeans, especially Scandinavians, made window displays a work of art. They look simple—a plant, a candle or two, a photo frame, or other accessories—but they add style and warmth from the inside and out.
Instead of simply covering your window openings with curtains or blinds, why not explore this large surface area to add style to your home? This way:
Try cafe curtains to add some eye-catching chic to your home. Dating back to the 19th century in Vienna, cafe curtains – as the name suggests – were used in cafes and coffee shops before they entered home kitchens. These window coverings are usually hung on a rod in the middle of the glass, rather than above. Some cafe curtains also have a built-in header section, known as a valance.
Café curtains provide only semi-privacy even when a portion of the window is left open. That said, they let in a lot of light and can add style to a boring large window. They can be kept closed or open with tie-backs on each side, and look super cute.
What else can you do?
Give a regular window a complete makeover by surrounding it with white trim. it will look almost new
A window box on the outside looks good on both sides. If you don’t have a green thumb, choose succulents.
Nothing can possibly create as much impact and light as sky windows. Imagine dining under the stars in your own home
Paint two old iron brackets gold and adhere them to the window sills for that instant style.
DIY lovers will love this simple idea to add fun to the window. All you need is embroidery hoops and fabric scraps
Glass window shelves give you the perfect place to park those plants. You won’t even need to take them out in the sun
Paint window frames a bright color to add sunshine to the room, whether it’s sunny or not
Bunting, cafe curtains and vintage tins and accessories make this kitchen window a work of art
With the same color as the wall and tiles, the window can also be a centerpiece in a bathroom.
If you have the means for it, there is nothing more than a window seat. go for it now
Windows should not be on exterior walls. Cut out for a window in your kitchen that most mornings counter for breakfast and a place for parties
Matching window frames to cabinets is a sure shot at pulling the kitchen together
If you have a killer scene, let him – and not the window – be the center of attention. no curtains, of course
An open window in the kitchen can be perfect for a weekend home
Skip the regular curtains, and play with curtains for some seriously unusual style
A shelf above the kitchen window with a display of white porcelain turns the window into a vignette
A sheer panel keeps prying eyes while the potted plant brings some color to a neutral window
