Window Pointers 101

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.

However, there are three rules that must be used by anyone who wish to employ the method to improve their windows, and ultimately their rooms, aesthetic appeal. These rules serve as guide to help you achieve maximum effect and avoid committing tragic design mistakes. And it all starts with knowing what you want to achieve. Having a definite image, inside your head, of what you wish your window to look like will help you define which colors and items you would want to use.

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 also play an important part. Choose rugs that match the floor and do not clash with the color used for the window, otherwise it can draw all the attention to itself and away from the window and its surroundings.

Last but not the least is structure. If you plan to put a table with knick knacks near the window, it is highly recommended that you do not overdo it by crowding a lot of stuff on top. Its very important to limit things to that they cover only near fifty percent of the tables surface. If possible, opt to place a vase with live plants among the space. If done properly, this adds life and a sense of coolness and class to any room in your home.

by: Mary Ann Ga

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