Window Decorating Guidelines

Despite work and daily activities, well spend the majority of our lifetimes in one place: our home

. As the backdrop for growth and development, the home serves as pedestals where we grow up, hone our personalities and eventually bring up the next generation, our children.

An essential part of every living space, windows provide our homes the life it needs. Natural light usually flow inside the house or apartment through the windows, same goes for air. But aside from being utterly functional, windows are also a significant element in terms of structure and design. Providing breaks on otherwise plain walls, windows provide life to any room, not just by serving as a passage for air and light but also by providing a plane where variation can be seen.

Nowadays, a number of window beautification methods are widely available to people who want to bring out the best out of their windows. From turning your ordinary glass windows to stained glasses or frosted glass, to having actual images acetated on your glass panes, the possibilities now are endless. But the cheapest and most-widely used method still remains using curtains, furniture and other items as window accents. The method is a no brainer and can be done by anyone whos got an eye for what is beautiful.

In order to properly accentuate your windows, there are three rules that one must follow in order to achieve maximum effect. And it starts with knowing what you want. Do you wish for the windows to open up the room and make it seem bigger or do you want it to make the room a bit warmer? Having a definite goal and concrete design inside your head would make everything else easier for you.

Next, choose your color. Obviously, if youre going for the more spacious effect, opt for light and semi-neutral colors such as light blue, cream and beige. However, you should take into consideration other colors inside the room to ensure they do not clash. Obviously it is a huge gaffe to use blue for your window panels, when the rest of the room is draped in warm tones. Using a color wheel is ideal for this part. The wheel provides a guide in which colors can be combined. One good tip when combining colors: go for what looks good and allows you to achieve your goal. For drapes, whether youre going for the cooler or warmer effect, it is ideal to use lighter shades and materials. This allows for the room to breathe and air to circulate, and does not block natural light coming into the room.

Rugs, curtains and drapes also play important parts in terms of appeal. For drapes and curtains, it is advisable that one chooses light fabrics and plain to minimal patterns (if there are any). This allows the focus to remain on the entirety of the design and not solely on the fabric. It also allows for more air and sun to get inside the room. When choosing rugs, choose colors and patterns that do not go against the floor but still compliments the colors on the window.

Structure makes up the final rule. If youre planning to put a table with items right in front of the window, remember to keep the items on the tables surface to a minimum. Overcrowding the space can make the area look chaotic. Putting a vase that has live a live plant on the table is also advisable. If done properly, the act will add life and a sense of coolness and class to the room.

by: Jessie James

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