Most people believe that the main room, the design of which requires maximum attention, is the living room. At the same time, people do not always think about the design of windows, and this, in turn, plays an important role when it comes to the appearance of the room. Window openings can be called one of the key elements of the living room.
Features
It is most common to see rectangular window openings. However, this is not the only option. If the layout is non-standard, it involves placement panoramic, bay window or arched window. Are popular stained glass windows, especially when it comes to a country house.
The design of bay windows has its own subtleties. They differ in that they extend beyond the facade. Fundamental points - the size of the windows and the distance between them. Specialists recommend in this case, give preference to the same curtains that do not have differences in style and color, this will not distract attention from the original openings.
The main thing to consider when decorating bay windows is that enough, but not too much light should penetrate through them.
In winter, they help retain heat. Roman and Japanese curtains look good. You can stay on the French and English varieties. Filament curtains are great here, especially if they shimmer. It is important to pay attention to the cornice, it is necessary that it coincides with the line of the wall and goes along the entire ceiling.
Most of the openings can be decorated with curtains. In this situation, the fundamental point is the choice of textiles. If the windows are quite narrow, besides they are located nearby, lifting canvases are perfect.In the case when the openings are large, sliding curtains will be appropriate. If zoning is supposed in the living room, they can be colorful.
It is necessary to focus on styles.
- In the living room, made in high tech style, preference is given to plastic windows, closed blinds, rolled or Roman neutral curtains. Organza or chiffon can be used, but steel casting and lack of ornamentation are preferred.
- Vintage involves the use of natural fabrics.
- Art Deco It goes well with heavy curtains made of velvet or silk.
- If the living room is made in style loft, curtains can be completely abandoned. Although for functionality it is not forbidden to use tulle or blinds. The main thing is to ensure that the shade is combined with the main interior.
Details in the living room are usually given much more attention than in other rooms.
When choosing curtains, you need to take into account all the nuances - from color to texture. If you make a mistake, the result can spoil the impression of the room as a whole. Experts recommend focusing on the main color of the hall. The type of interior is also important, because there is a fundamental difference between solemn and everyday. It should be sustained and the style in which the room is made.
It should be borne in mind that an excess of decorative elements has long been considered a sign of bad taste. Therefore, the main thing here is not to overdo it. On the shelves of stores there is a huge amount of natural and high-quality materials that can be used in the design of window openings. Modern solutions are often also very practical.
Decor
To design a window opening with curtains, you should think not only about their appearance, but also about functionality. Minimalism is currently in fashion.
Always popular and classicwhen a straight web flows down, forming vertical folds. There are several mounting methods. The most commonly used loops, bowstrings and eyelets. Sometimes consumers choose options when the curtains themselves are made in bright colors, and the accessories and the curtain rod are dark in color.
Colored curtains are perfect for a Japanese-style living room.
They have their positive features and Roman paintings, which are very easy to adjust the level of lighting. For a single curtain, it is important that it can move freely. Accordingly, it is recommended to refuse hooks and clothespins. Round baguettes will be the best option for eyelets, and closed baguettes for multi-layer ones with lambrequins.
If the living room has impressive dimensions, you should abandon the curtains, the pattern on which is too small. Panoramic windows will not fit the diagonal pattern, as well as shortened models.
On a small window it is better not to focus attention, pastel or neutral curtains are perfect. Roman canvases are also suitable here, but it must be borne in mind that a certain type of cornice should be provided for them.
Modern design
It has now become fashionable to draw as much attention as possible to a window in a living room. If we are talking about wooden frames, they can not only be varnished, but also painted in the desired color. Use vapor-permeable dyes. This is necessary so that moisture that appears during temperature changes can evaporate.
The design of plastic windows can also be made original. They do not have to be white, as many are used to. They can also be given different shades, focusing on the main color scheme of the living room. You can also add a decorative pattern.
In addition, there is a special film. It can be glued to plastic windows, and the color will imitate natural materials such as wood and marble.
There are windows that can open in both directions, and not just inward. Accordingly, they require less room in the room.For owners of the room who want to show off originality, there are decorative effects. In addition to giving bright shades, the frame can also be aged artificially.
When choosing the shape of the window, you should focus on the value and architecture of the building itself. In the finished building, a radical change in the situation will not work, it is only possible at the construction stage. However, if desired, the window can be lowered to the floor. The cut in this situation will not change. This will help visually expand the room.
With independent design, everything is much simpler. In a private house or cottage, you can make windows of any shape, but it is important to consider that the shape of the facades and the style of the rooms have a huge influence. Frameless glazing also comes into fashion when only glass, but not a frame, is opened to the eye. In addition, the frames themselves can be made of different materials. They can look concise, and wooden models look good in carved designs. The ornament will also look good.
Multiple windows
Often there are living rooms in which there is not one, but two, three and even four windows. They can be located both nearby and on different walls. Angular placement is less common. In the case when the windows go in a row, you can choose for decoration as the same curtains, and repeating through one.
In some situations, it will be appropriate to look symmetrical, but different in appearance. The main thing is that the type of matter is homogeneous.
All openings should be designed identically, if the interior does not imply asymmetry. The difference can only be when the living room is made in modern style. The unity of style must be respected. It manifests itself in the fact that the curtains must be made in the same color and texture.
Balcony Construction
Window decoration in the hall with a balcony door has its own difficulties. A competent approach will be required. The main thing is not to use too dark tones. An exception is the option when they are diluted with bright and catchy patterns.
It looks very nice, for example, if the whole structure is hidden by a wide curtain of a light green hue. A small corner should be open so that it is possible to open the door. It looks especially interesting at night, when the starry sky is visible in the opening.
In order to have a noticeable exit to the balcony, as well as the windowsill, you can use curtains that run in vertical stripes. The light becomes dim, although it is transmitted quite well.
Additional tips
Experts believe that knowledge of some nuances will help to create an attractive appearance in the room. Consider those that relate to the design of windows in the living room. For a living room made in pastel colors, it makes sense to focus on the window. Otherwise, the room may seem dull and faceless. Dark curtains with a three-dimensional pattern attract attention. However, it must be borne in mind that such a solution is not suitable for every interior.
In the case when the TV is located directly opposite the window, it is best to opt for thick curtains. Sunlight will not break through them and interfere with viewing. In addition, if the apartment is located on the ground floor, such curtains perfectly close the room from the views of strangers passing by.
Keep in mind that heavy fabrics are not recommended for rooms of a small area, they will make the interior heavier and visually reduce the living room even more. Large rooms should be draped with curtains to the floor, having a large and bright pattern. Perfect monograms or lace theme. The striped pattern visually stretches the room in length or width, depending on the direction of the stripes.
It is recommended to refuse curtains made of natural fabrics in rooms facing south.The fact is that under the influence of the sun it can fade very quickly, respectively, the appearance will be lost. Lightweight materials will make the room brighter.
With the right approach to design in the living room will always be nice to be.
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