How to decorate a window so beautifully to emphasize the charms of a fresh renovation? Or, on the contrary, to brighten up some window defects, and divert attention from the fact that the repair is no longer new? Is it possible to create a new image of the room with the help of some curtains? All this is possible, and even as much as possible, the main thing is in the little things.

In a narrow window, two problems can be distinguished: the first is a visually narrowed space, the second is the lack of light fluxes that enter the room. How can these problems be solved? Well, for example, to make a wide cornice, forty to fifty centimeters more than the width of the window opening. Accordingly, the curtains will be selected according to the size of the cornice in order to complete the solution to the problem.

If the cornice cannot be touched, other ideas help out. For example, a horizontal ornament on the curtains will help to visually make the window wider. True, if the room also has a low ceiling, such an ornament can only aggravate the situation.

Curtains design options for a low window

If the window location is low, your task is to visually raise it. Why is a visual offset of such windows needed at all? The fact is that an empty fragment between the ceiling and the window is difficult to somehow beat, it forms voids that can cut through the overall interior design.

How to "raise" the window:

1. The cornice can be hung not strictly above the window, but almost under the ceiling - then with curtains you brighten up this disproportion of the room;
2. An excellent solution is curtains on a drawstring or on grommets, thanks to this type of fastening, folds form over the eaves, they will be this visual raising of the window.
3. Ceiling cornice solves the same problem in combination with curtains.

Well, even if with all these actions this large fragment of the wall seems large, it can be covered with a lambrequin - this design almost completely hides the window defect.

Examples of window decoration with curtains (video)

And if you need to reduce the size of the window / windows

And such a task sometimes confronts the owners of the apartment. Often, because of the large window in the living room, a feeling of discomfort, emptiness is created. Curtains can also reduce the window composition - and let it be curtains made of rather bright fabrics, and even with a large print. Such curtains should be cut strictly to the size of the window.

In this situation, designers advise placing a color accent at eye level so that the overall dimensions of the curtains do not look so significant.

And again, the same lambrequins can come to the rescue. Together with the curtains, they will play the role of a horizontal zonator of the composition, which means that both the window and the ceiling level will visually drop.

The dominant role of windows in the interior

If the window is what you want to focus on. If it makes the interior dependent on itself, then how to design a window opening?

For example, you have a very beautiful modern window in your living room or kitchen - with an original frame or sandblasted glass, or maybe beautifully designed slopes. Naturally, these raisins need to be presented somehow favorably. Definitely not hidden behind heavy curtains. The first thing that comes to mind is organza, tulle. And this solution is not primitive, and sometimes the most advantageous.

As an alternative to this solution - roller blinds. Since they are attached directly to the frame, it turns out that most of the window remains open. And when folded, such curtains will hide in a box, which can also become a window accessory.

If we talk about what fashion trends in 2016 I want to highlight, this is:

• Layered curtains;
• The abundance of decor - brushes, tiebacks, holders, bows;
• Ornamentally, floral motifs win, large flowers a la watercolor painting are in special esteem;
• Quite dark curtains are also in fashion, which are decorated with voluminous printed embroidery;
• In trend and curtains with edging in the form of braid, lace, simple satin ribbons, ruffles, fringes;
• Lush drape.

Many designers pay attention to the beauty of cornices, especially models with large spherical knobs, which are decorated with the same floral pattern.

Fashion trends 2016 in window decoration with curtains (video)

Window decoration without curtains: is there an alternative

There may be no curtains on the roof windows, veranda windows and not only at all. Yes, both in the kitchen and in the living room, the traditional window design can also give way to non-standard ones.

What can be windows without curtains:

1. Roller blinds– practical, concise, restrained;
2. Mat- horizontal blinds made of bamboo and natural wood, tinted in natural shades, which are called mats;
3. stained glass- this is an elegant decor that can fill the interior with various colors due to the play of light that penetrates through the colored glass;
4. flower showcase- they can be divided in half, beautiful pots with flowers of different sizes and shades are placed on them;
5. Curtain beads- beads on threads, which become a beautiful decorative wall between the window and the room, look great in the living room, in the bedroom, and in the girl's room.

Well, if you are prone to a little hooliganism, including in the decoration of windows, then the curtains can be hung on the wall adjacent to the window, and the window itself left open. Rare, but impressive. Just take the curtains light and airy.