New Year's decor: how to decorate a window - 10 unusual ideas with instructions

Original and correct window decor can change the look of any room. The selection of curtains should be carried out based on the convenience and effectiveness of their use. Fans of non-standard solutions will definitely like Austrian, Roman models and bamboo products. Refined natures will like canvases with lambrequins. Light translucent fabrics will be a great addition to the Scandinavian or Provence style. When choosing the best option, you need to pay attention to the size of the sashes and their location relative to the wall. You should also study all the information about the quality of the fabrics used and the features of their care. A correctly selected color scheme of the canvas will highlight the frame and successfully complement the stylistic direction being created.

Dimensions and role of windows in the room

The presence of large and even the smallest windows in the room allows natural light to pass through during the daytime. Frame sizes can be any. For example, French systems require the installation of double-glazed windows from the floor to almost the ceiling. But for loft and chalet styles, models are selected that occupy the entire wall. The entry of sunlight into the premises allows you to create maximum comfort for living, working or spending leisure time. The use of different types of curtains allows you to regulate its brightness and close the room from strangers. They must complement the overall style of the room. And they can become its main element. Dense and translucent fabrics provide special comfort.

Also, to regulate natural lighting, products with slats made of natural materials and metal can be used.

Curtains with lambrequins

Multi-tiered decoration with different types of fabric is great for highlighting the opening in large rooms or rooms with a non-standard layout. For example, in a spacious living room with a semicircular wall. Lambrequins can have a minimum width of 10-15 cm. Or they can cover a third of the frame with large flounces. A separate type of lambrequins includes plastic and wooden products. U-shaped or curved semicircular elements are fixed at the top of the wall or under the ceiling. They can have different colors, which makes it easy to choose suitable products to match the color of the purchased fabrics. Optimally suitable for installation in spacious rooms. Wooden and plastic lambrequins will not crowd up the space of the halls or visually reduce the height of the wall.

Japanese curtains

They look laconic and elegant, convey a unique oriental flavor, therefore they are often installed in rooms with an ethnic style. The products are presented in smooth canvases that are mounted to a multi-layer cornice. Curtains are made from linen or cotton and are often decorated with traditional Japanese prints: cranes, hieroglyphs, cherry blossom branches. Ideal for decorating wide, large windows.

Multi-colored curtains with lambrequins in the bedroom

Window decoration with cream curtains with a lambrequin in the kitchen

Window decoration in the nursery

Roman curtains

The unusual and stylish decor of the frame, folding like an accordion, is suitable for children's rooms and kitchens. It is attractive due to the creation of an unusual type of frame. In this case, you can select models with one or two types of fabric. Day-night products allow you to conveniently adjust the brightness of natural lighting in rooms. They are characterized by a combination of translucent and dense fabric. The latter can be monochromatic or complemented with patterns. Controlling the position of the fabric is quite easy. Models include threads (chains) for lifting and lowering. Cleaning of materials should be carried out once every 3-4 weeks. Otherwise, dust will accumulate on the folds of the fabric. Removing them with a vacuum cleaner will help eliminate the unattractive appearance of the canvas and the accumulation of harmful particles. Several times a year, the fabric itself can be washed under running water.

How to make beautiful and smooth slopes

Regardless of which option is chosen, preparation is carried out first. Remove the remains of the old finish, if any. Seal cracks and holes. Then the surface is primed - this will make it stronger and improve adhesion.

Expert opinion

Mezentsev Sergey Petrovich

Residential renovation and finishing specialist

Advice! It is better to choose a product that protects against mold.

Plastic trim

First, a special profile, also made of PVC, is attached along the frame. A wooden batten is attached to the other edge of the slope. For fastening, use self-tapping screws, the pitch is 20-25 cm.

Insulation is placed in the space near the slopes. You can fill it with polyurethane foam, but it is difficult to achieve an even layer.

The panels are cut to the required size. First, install the top one: insert it into the profile from the window side, snap it into place and press it against the rail. Fixed with self-tapping screws. Side slopes are also installed. The edges are covered with a plastic corner.

Sandwich panels can be attached directly to the wall. Liquid nails are suitable for this.

Wooden slopes

For finishing, only dried wood is used. Naturally damp wood can develop cracks, cracks and curls over time.

Attach the boards to wood screws, recessing the caps. They can then be disguised with wood putty or small inserts. If you want to hide even the smallest marks, you can use liquid nails.

Plaster

Advice! Before starting work, it is better to cover the window with film. Particles of the mixture may get on the glass or frame. If they harden, it will be difficult to remove them without scratching the window.

The corner of the window opening is strengthened with a metal corner, securing it to the plaster. Then the composition is applied to the slope and leveled. The corner will serve as a beacon against which the plane is aligned.

To strengthen the slope, the finishing is complemented with mesh or fiberglass. One layer of plaster is applied, the fabric is laid, and a second layer is smeared on top. The mesh must be covered completely so that nothing sticks out.

To make the slopes smoother, you can lay finishing plaster or putty on top. The particles are smaller, and the mixture is laid in a very thin and even smooth layer.

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Drywall is laid according to the same principle as for conventional wall finishing. You can even carry out these works together.

The metal profile is attached to the wall with self-tapping screws. Drywall sheets are cut with a hacksaw and screwed to the frame. Joints and corners are puttied through the mesh. It is also better to repair traces of fasteners. After this, the slopes are ready for painting.

Decorative finishing

You can attach other finishes to walls lined with plaster or plasterboard. But first you need to prime it and wait for it to dry.

Wallpaper is glued with a special glue suitable specifically for this type. Corners can be covered with decorative corners.

Important! While the glue is “setting”, you cannot open the window. Otherwise, the wallpaper may move away from the slopes and form bubbles.

For ceramic and stone tiles, special glue is used. This is usually a cement-based composition. It is applied to the tile, a part is removed with a notched trowel and pressed firmly against the wall.

Advice! It is better to start laying from the bottom up, then the tiles will not slide under their own weight.

The slopes are also decorated with decorative plaster. It is applied in a thin layer and then rolled with a textured roller. You can apply the pattern with a spatula, sponge, folded bag and other available materials. This method hides minor flaws and irregularities well.

Bamboo curtains

Using bamboo you can create the most practical design of frames. The original appearance of dies and straws collected in a “canvas” allows you to emphasize any style of the room. Bamboo products also have a number of other advantages:

Bamboo models should be used carefully. If you open and close abruptly or carelessly clean, you can break dried straws or dies.

Pleated curtains

Canvases with numerous waves and identical folds can decorate any frame. They are even suitable for window structures in attics. To do this, they are supplemented with special guides made of fishing line or threads, which prevent sagging of the fabric. The most popular models are those made from bright and light-colored fabrics. For rooms with a classic design, products with relief patterns are usually selected. Models made from canvases with patterns look stylish and modern. Due to the volumetric assembly of the fabric, they look unusual and can become the main element of the interior. However, dense fabrics require frequent vacuuming. Otherwise, the protruding parts of the material quickly become clogged with dust and turn gray. After washing, the fabric does not need to be adjusted: all folds on it will remain.

How to frame an opening

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Window edging, like brick laying of any other architectural elements of the facade, can only be done during the construction of a wall, or during renovation, when windows are replaced. Their appearance will largely depend on the design of the lintels in the openings. They can be reinforced concrete, brick (arched or wedge-shaped) or metal (steel angle or profile). So:

Brick cladding of a window opening, which is called a “quarter” in construction, is the most popular type of architectural facade decoration. At the same time, the facing brick is laid with the butt forward, protruding beyond the surface of the masonry by a fourth of the brick body - hence the name.

Window openings when faced with quarter brick

To lay out the quarters, use halves of bricks, which must be cut with a grinder and a diamond wheel before starting work. Based on the standard brick length (25 cm), the size of a half will be 12.5 cm. Accordingly, a quarter is 6.25 cm. When cutting, you can deviate from these dimensions by no more than 7-10 mm. If the protruding part of the window frame is too small, there is no point in it at all. Too large quarters can create a different kind of problem - the window opening will be too wide, and in order to seal the gaps after installing the window, you will have to fill the gaps with foam that are too large

During the construction of walls, window areas must be particularly carefully reinforced. Particular attention should be paid to controlling the verticality of the masonry and the horizontality of the rows. If the master’s level is always at hand, then the window openings will have the correct shape

The window covering must be connected to the wall masonry with a reinforcing wire mesh 3 mm thick (cell 50*50).

Steel corner in the opening

• To lay out the quarter, it is most convenient to block the opening with a steel corner. For this purpose, the size 100*100 or 120*120 is usually used. Before installation, it should be coated with any anti-corrosion compound, or simply painted. The corner is mounted so that it does not protrude inward due to the quarters. A concrete lintel will be installed five centimeters above the corner.
• In order for the row of masonry that will be carried out along the corner to be flush with the general plane of the wall, the bricks will have to be cut in thickness. A window that is not rectangular in shape, but, say, arched, is framed in a similar way, only instead of a corner, the opening is covered with a wooden template, according to which a quarter is drawn.
• After the mortar has hardened in the masonry, the template is removed and the seams are carefully cleaned. To create a double frame, as in the example below, the first row of the quarter is overlapped with the same pattern. Following the facing brick is backfill masonry, which is also covered with a template so that an arch is formed on both sides.

Arched window with brick frame

In general, there are at least a dozen options for laying facing bricks around the perimeter of the window. Moreover, the display can be done not only with a poke forward, but also with a spoon; they can be beautifully combined, creating a beautiful composition above the window. Spoons can be placed either standing or lying down. For example, by alternating three vertical and three horizontal spoons, you can get a pattern that resembles a chessboard. And by alternating spoons and pokes, you get a jagged pattern. A figure can be made above the lintel, resembling a gable roof or a house roof or a dome. So, the design possibilities for window cladding are quite extensive.

Austrian curtains

Austrian curtains captivate with their elegance. They can perfectly complement the classical style, Provence and Rococo styles. The products are of medium length and cover the frame to the window sill. Thanks to the presence of a large number of folds, they allow you to visually expand the space of the room. Made from thin and dense fabrics. Sewn from synthetic and natural materials. The most popular are chiffon models and jacquard models with a relief pattern. The main advantage of the products is ease of cleaning. The canvases are secured at the top with a narrow Velcro strip. They are easily adjustable in height and degree of frame closure. To ensure accurate folding, they are equipped with numerous rings. The only drawback of the models is their high cost and the time it takes to sew according to individual measurements.

Curtains with eyelets

You can easily and simply decorate any room with fabrics that are equipped with eyelets. Metal or plastic fittings allow you to easily move the canvas. With it there are no problems with fabric jamming in the upper part, as with curtain systems equipped with hooks. The eyelets are inserted directly into the folded and hemmed fabric. Then they are firmly fixed. They can have any color and shade. Therefore, they are selected either to match the fabric or to stylize it. Plastic fittings may require special cleaning conditions. After all, when washing fabric at high speeds or at high temperatures, plastic elements may lose brightness or become completely discolored. Metal eyelets have increased strength and wear resistance. They can be washed along with linens in any mode.

Sliding curtains

A room decorated with sliding curtains looks modern and very unusual. Systems with moving curtains are a special curtain rod with several grooves into which strips with long pieces of fabric are installed. Their width is usually from 0.5 to 0.9 meters. Suitable for mounting above frames that have a height from floor to ceiling. Also used for zoning rooms connected to a loggia. The movement of the canvases is carried out manually or automatically (controlled by remote control). Fabrics can be plain or include a variety of patterns. Such systems are attractive due to their diversity and ease of use. By moving strips of fabric in different directions, you can achieve optimal natural light at any time of the day. And at night they will perfectly close the room from prying eyes.

Finishing window openings

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The process of finishing a window opening

As for performing such work, for a beginner it is quite a difficult task. The window opening must fully comply with the structural dimensions, deviations in which may lead to the fact that the standard window sizes will not fit into the space allocated for them.

During the cladding process, a protrusion of a quarter of the brick should be provided under the windows in relation to the rough masonry.

As for the width of the opening, it should be laid a little wider than the stated size in the drawings.

Need accurate measurements

It is customary to cover the upper part of the resulting window opening with corner No. 120, which must be installed in a strictly horizontal position; a level check is required. To avoid mold and freezing of window openings, it is necessary to insulate the perimeter.

Situations arise when it is necessary to make changes in the dimensions of an already finished window opening; to do this, it is necessary to carry out the work of trimming bricks or partially dismantling part of the wall structure. Such a task requires the performer to be extremely careful in order to obtain:

• straight line of junction with the frame;
• do not damage the integrity of the entire wall structure;
• appearance consistent with the general color scheme;

The best material for this work is the same material that was used for wall cladding. You can complete a completely new window design with bricks, photos of which are presented to you to select the required option. The chosen decorative option must match the texture and color of the building material.

Window opening trimmed with brick photo

Window decoration with brick can be done with special figured arched segments and even special round structures. It all depends on the shape of the window package that will be installed in it. You can find out what decorative brick is by reading this article. Read how to lay decorative brick and stone here.

To avoid mold and freezing of window openings, it is necessary to insulate the perimeter. Internal seams can be sealed with foam or mortar. Interior finishing of the window opening surface can be done with the following materials:

• plaster treatment;
• drywall;
• plastic;
• tree;

High-quality finishing will provide warmth and will not dampen.

Curtains on open curtain rods

Using a custom curtain for hanging fabrics can change the look of the room beyond recognition. The product can take the form of a wooden branch, a club with figured tips. Such elements are made from both plastic and metal. They are easy to clean from dust, allowing you to maintain order in the room. They are optimally suited for long fabrics, but can also be used for short fabrics that cover the frame only to the middle or to the window sill. Metal elements in dark tones, silver or gold are perfect for rooms decorated in royal styles. They are well complemented by dark red, purple and blue fabrics. Light plastic elements allow you to emphasize the ease of design. It is recommended to complement them with light-colored canvases in a single color or with discreet pastel patterns.

Making drawings on windows with your own hands

Winter drawings always look beautiful on glass. To apply them you can use:

• toothpaste;
• gouache;
• artificial snow;
• acrylic paint.

You can paint windows from scratch. And for those who doubt their artistic abilities, it is better to use a stencil. Print the desired picture on thick cardboard and cut it out. To apply a stencil design, you need to use paint, gouache and toothpaste.

Decorating windows with toothpaste

This is another budget and original way of decorating. Decorating windows for the New Year can be done with cheap white toothpaste. It is squeezed into a bowl, a little water is added and applied to the glass with a brush or foam sponge. If you don't know how to draw, it's better to use a stencil. When the paste dries, you need to draw the details with a wooden stick.

Gouache and artificial snow

Use templates to decorate your window for the New Year. The picture must be printed on thick cardboard and cut out. The glass must be degreased, a template must be glued to it with masking tape, and the outline of the shapes must be drawn with dark gouache. When the paint dries, the cardboard is peeled off and painted over with multi-colored gouache. You only need to paint with thick paint so that it does not flow beyond the boundaries of the picture.

You can also paint windows with artificial snow. The composition is applied to the glass with a brush or sprayed from a spray can. To make a complex painting, you need to use a stencil.

Painting windows with acrylic paint

Window decoration can be decorated with acrylic paints. They are more difficult to work with than gouache. But acrylic holds up better on a glass surface than gouache. To create New Year's drawings, in addition to white and blue, you also need to use silver and gold paint.

Beautiful inscriptions on the windows

Write on the stele “Happy New Year!” or “Merry Christmas!” Openwork inscriptions are made using a stencil. Paint or toothpaste is applied with a brush and foam sponge. To make the letters look more voluminous, after drying the outline is drawn with dark or gold paint.

Clips, hooks and other decorations for curtains

By choosing stylish accessories for the fabric, you can radically change the look of the selected fabrics. The following types of jewelry are distinguished:

Window decor with tulle

The use of tulle to decorate slopes allows you to create a special lightness in the room. Thin translucent fabrics will help visually increase its area. At the same time, the use of light-colored canvases with vertical patterns will ensure a “lift” of the ceiling. You can combine tulle fabrics in different ways. For example, placing three or more types of fabric one after another, creating a smooth transition between two colors. The most popular option is to overlap two canvases of contrasting shades. At the same time, their edges are neatly fixed on the walls, which allows you to make the separation effective. It is also possible to alternately attach canvases of 3-4 colors without creating a transition. It is recommended to select the most compatible shades for such decoration (for example, gray, lilac, light gray, purple).

Blinds

Strict blinds have become an important element for every office. But among modern models, you can easily choose multi-colored models and products with wood finishes that will decorate any room. Products in pastel colors will perfectly cover the entire balcony or balcony door. Thus, they will prevent the penetration of bright sunlight into the room in the morning. There are models for outdoor and indoor installation. The latter are attractive due to their ease of care. The first are due to their unusual design and minimal space limitations. In addition, they allow you to protect the frame from the negative effects of moisture and wind.

When installing models outside, you need to take into account the rules for their regulation. Typically, remote systems are used for this. You also need to remember about the high cost of products and the complexity of their repair.

Types of bricks for facade cladding

The facades of brick houses can be made of different materials. The best is brick. It can be of different types and colors. In addition, you can find original substitutes for this material on sale; for example, facades made of artificial stone look beautiful. So, what material to choose for cladding the facade of a house? Let's look at popular types.

Classical

This material is also called sand-lime brick. It is often used in construction for the construction of various buildings. In addition, it is often used for cladding the outside of many private houses and windows.

Advantages of this material:

• provides excellent protection of the facade from negative external influences;
• has simple masonry - there are no difficulties during its installation;
• various colors - you can often see facades made of sand-lime brick, which have different colors - light, white brick, red brick, and so on;
• low cost - this material has a low cost, so it is in high demand.

Hyper-pressed

The hyper-pressed type is made from a moistened mixture of crushed stone, limestone and cement. Pigments for color are also added to this mixture; this process is carried out under increased pressure. During hyperpressing, all elements are soldered at the molecular level, which makes it possible to obtain high strength of the material. The finished material can withstand load levels of up to 250 kg per 1 square meter.

Features of this material:

• hyper-pressed porous material is highly resistant to severe frost;
• increased moisture resistance - this type of brick does not allow liquid to enter the walls during rain or snow;
• has high strength and durability;
• the cost is not too high compared to the excellent qualities of the material;
• wide range - on sale you can find material that imitates an artificial stone facade.

Modern hyper-pressed products may have unstable colors. The design of buildings made of yellow, red, or brown material looks quite beautiful. These products can also be used for window cladding.

Ceramic

Ceramic finishing material is considered the most expensive, and it also poses certain difficulties during installation. But despite the fact that it belongs to the decorative varieties of stone, it is able to withstand loads of up to 150-200 kilograms per 1 square meter.

Positive qualities of the material:

• long service life - this material can last more than 20 years;
• has increased resistance to moisture, sunlight, and temperature changes. In addition, it does not collapse or fade;
• has a strong structure;
• The appearance design of ceramic bricks is attractive, so it is often used to decorate the exterior of a home;
• does not require increased care - in order to wash off all the dirt, just rinse everything with water from a hose.

Ceramic material is available in various shapes and surfaces - smooth, rough, wavy, even. It can be used for cladding wooden walls, as well as for decorating windows.

Clinker

Clinker bricks for facades are a type of material for construction and finishing. The strength of clinker finishing has long been proven by many European houses that were built several centuries ago.

It is worth highlighting the main advantages of this material:

• Due to the fact that during the production of this material traditional firing of clay bricks is used, its strength and wear are increased. 1 square meter of this material can withstand a load of almost 400 kg;
• high frost resistance, the material can withstand frosts down to – 150 degrees Celsius. For this reason, clinker brick cladding is used in northern regions with cold climates;
• has high moisture resistance - wall decoration made of this material can withstand heavy rains, snow and other precipitation;
• clinker material has a variety of textures and different colors, which makes it possible to use it for cladding walls with different architectural styles.

However, this imitation of brick has a very significant drawback - its high cost. Its cost is sometimes almost twice that of ceramic material.

Decorating a narrow window

The most advantageous solution for decorating a narrow window is to place long panels outside the frame. The fabric should be light and light. Pastel colors of the material or the presence of discreet patterns and designs are acceptable. A translucent curtain is required. A frame made from a pair of fabric sheets, which, with the help of clamps, are moved to the sides as far as possible from the frame will look original. One way to decorate such doors is to use one piece of fabric. It can be supplemented with a small airy lambrequin in the upper part. The canvas itself must be fixed outside the frame using a hook on the wall or a fabric clamp. You can make an accessory from a ribbon or a piece of lace. This addition will emphasize the neatness of the fabric.

To prevent small wooden doors in Khrushchev-era buildings from reducing the interior space of the premises, it is recommended to paint the frames with light paint. They can also be replaced with light metal-plastic structures.

Decorating a window with paper

The idea of ​​decorating windows with paper figures appeared in the USSR. And today, despite the huge assortment of New Year’s decorations, paper Christmas trees, snowmen and snowflakes are glued to glass. It doesn’t take much time to make and attach such decor. The paper peels off the glass well and leaves no marks - an important advantage of such decorations.

Window stickers and stencils

These decorative elements can be purchased at the store. They are inexpensive and look very nice. Colored decorations are more suitable for a children's room: a big Santa Claus, a team of reindeer with Santa, a fairy-tale house.

Stick them on the window with your child - it's easy and interesting. In the living room or bedroom, it is better to decorate the window opening with soft decorations: white Christmas trees, ballerinas, angels and snowflakes sprinkled with silver sparkles.

Paper stencils for decorating a window for the New Year can be bought or made at home from white cardboard.

Snowflakes and cotton balls

When it’s slushy outside, you need to make sure that only the snow falls outside your window. To do this, cut out snowflakes of different sizes from thin white paper and stick them on the glass. You can find a template for the figures on the Internet or cut them out without one. If you fold a sheet of paper, cut off its corners and make arbitrary cuts, you can get an original snowflake. Try an experiment!

Additionally, it is advisable to decorate the window with cotton balls. They are made simply: small pieces are pinched off from a large piece of cotton wool and rolled into balls. They, like real snowflakes, should not be the same size. Each ball must be dipped in PVA glue and allowed to dry. Then the balls are threaded onto a fishing line using a thick needle. You need to make several of these garlands and attach them to the cornice.

Quilling

This is a technique for making three-dimensional figures from paper strips twisted into spirals. For such crafts you need special paper and quilling tools, PVA glue. The strips are first twisted and then formed into shapes, from which beautiful stars and snowflakes are made. Additionally, they can be decorated with rhinestones, ribbons or artificial pearls.

Vytynanka

Another popular option for window decoration. Vytynanka are paper figures for windows, cut out using a stencil. You can buy ready-made decor or make it yourself (patterns are publicly available). Openwork figures are decorated with artificial snow and sparkles.

Napkin decor

Cheap white paper napkins can easily be used to make an original holiday window decoration. The napkins are folded several times and the corners and edges are cut off with curly scissors. In a few seconds, the napkin turns into an openwork snowflake, which can be lowered into the water and glued to the window.

Low window decoration

The low position of the sash is a problem for the proper furnishing of the room. Canvases that will be attached close to the ceiling will help to complement it in an original way. In this case, an important condition is their long length. Fabrics should reach the floor or even fold slightly near the baseboards in waves. The use of auxiliary decorations (tacks and clamps) is highly discouraged. Small elements will once again emphasize the low position of the frame. When designing such sashes, you can select the window sill as a separate element. For example, place a couple of pillows there and organize a relaxation area. It is recommended to place no more than 1-2 flowerpots with plants on window sills near low frames. The flower pots themselves must match the color scheme of the selected textiles.

Window sill decoration

You need to decorate not only the glass, but also the window sill. It is important that there is nothing else on it besides New Year's decor. Figurines of Christmas deer or a miniature Christmas tree will definitely not look good on a windowsill on which there are stacks of folders, books or dishes.

To decorate the window sill it is important to use:

• candles;
• compositions from pine needles;
• wooden figurines;
• postcards;
• textile;
• Garlands;
• vases

Of course, you can put ceramic or plastic figurines of angels or Christmas elves. But it’s better to make interesting decor for the window sill yourself. Such jewelry is not only cheap, but also original.

Decor with candles

On the windowsill you can make a composition of several candles. Red, white, blue, silver and gold items are more suitable. It is better to use thick wax candles of different heights. They can be placed in one of the corners on a silver tray, and a garland can be placed around them. Thin candles in a crystal or metal candlestick will not look good on the windowsill.

Fairytale houses

Place fairy-tale houses on the windowsill. You can buy ready-made figurines, paint wooden blanks, or make them yourself. Carving such a house is a long and painstaking process. It’s better to find a detailed master class that tells you step by step how to draw, glue and paint such a figurine.

To make the house look fabulous, you need to cover it with bright acrylic and artificial snow. A light bulb with an LED is placed inside such objects, and cotton wool, fir branches, and paper snowflakes are placed around them.

Compositions from pine needles

You can place a large wreath of fir branches and red candles on the windowsill. A wonderful decoration is live fir branches in a red or gold vase. You can buy a decorative coniferous plant in a pot, decorate it with toys or bows, and stick Christmas stickers on metal wires into the ground. Even a small composition of pine needles will decorate your windowsill.

Installation of gifts

Take small cardboard boxes or plastic containers and wrap them in Christmas wrapping paper. Each gift should be tied with a bright ribbon. Place the boxes on the windowsill, decorate the composition with garlands, cotton wool, and sparkles.

Window sill decoration with postcards

You need to place several New Year cards on the shelf near the window. It would be better if they were perforated. You can make such postcards with your own hands: stencil the drawings onto thick cardboard and cut them out. Color the cards and decorate them with beads and rhinestones. Then they are put in a row and a garland is placed behind them. When it burns and the light passes through the figures, a feeling of celebration appears.

Soft and knitted elements

It is recommended to place a blanket with white and red Norwegian patterns and faux leather on a wide window sill. You can not only admire such a composition, it’s also a good place to lie down. If there is no fireplace in the room, Christmas stockings are attached to the windowsill. It is better to put a dog, rooster, snowman, gnome, squirrel and other toys made of felt or cotton here. They should be in the same color scheme as all the other decor in the room.

New Year's curtain decor

Curtains are usually decorated with garlands or more complex decorations are created. Collect balls of different sizes into a large bunch, tie a beautiful bow on it and hang it on the curtain rod.

Curtains are decorated with long artificial spruce branches. They are decorated with balls, cones, bows and attached to the cornice. You can decorate the curtain holders separately: attach wooden toys on ribbons or small spruce branches dusted with snow to them.

To create a New Year's atmosphere, it is not enough just to decorate the Christmas tree. To feel the holiday approaching, you can also decorate the window. There are dozens of options for how to do this: stick snowflakes, paint glass with toothpaste, put up compositions from fir branches. Inexpensive decorative materials, a little imagination, one free evening - and an ordinary window will become fabulous.

How to reduce the size of a window with curtains

You can visually reduce the size of large sashes with dark canvases or fabrics that minimally transmit sunlight. They can have both average and maximum length. In this case, they should be placed in the upper part as close to the center as possible. Tacks will help complement the overall look, allowing you to slightly remove the fabric during the day. Hanging lambrequins or large arches made of thick fabric can also beautifully limit a large area of ​​a double-glazed window.

Arched overlays can be complemented with fringe or flowing tassels. Arranging many potted plants will also help reduce the sash. You can additionally place various figurines and other themed decorations on the windowsills.

How to choose a color scheme

The color scheme of fabrics should be selected according to the design of the room. The canvases should not differ significantly in their tones from the color of the wall decoration. They must also go well with the furniture installed in the room and other types of textiles used (carpet, carpet, bedspreads, pillows). One additional color may be included. For halls in light, sand and cream tones it can be turquoise or light blue. For green and olive tones, orange can be complementary. For gray-black colors - lilac, blue. It is advisable to choose the shade of translucent fabrics according to the colors of the main material. But at the same time it should be several tones darker or lighter.

Bright print on curtains

Canvases with bright prints are a universal solution for spacious rooms and small bedrooms. They allow you to create a positive home atmosphere. In this case, the pattern can be located in any part of the product. The most popular solutions include:

• uniform pattern over the entire surface of the canvas (patterns, ornaments, figures); -drawing-frame (in the top and bottom, left and right parts of the product);
• patterns arranged in vertical or horizontal stripes;
• solid drawing (photo printing on fabrics of photographs, paintings, landscapes, still lifes).

Colorful canvases must be of high quality. Only good paints will retain their brightness and saturation, the transitions of shadows and light after long-term use. Therefore, when choosing multi-colored fabrics or finished products, you need to take into account their resistance to UV rays, cleaning and cutting.

Decorative layouts and overlays

The main purpose of decorative layouts is to make windows more attractive. But sometimes this material also serves for more practical purposes: on large windows, layouts help make the glass more resistant to external influences. The surface becomes harder.

Layouts are of the following types:

• covers for hinges and other window fittings;
• external false bindings;
• sprouts for the inner surface of the window.

Decorative layout can be very diverse: in the form of patterns, ornaments, at angles and with interlacing. The material can be of different widths and thicknesses, different shades.

Various materials are used for manufacturing: plastic, aluminum, wood.

Installation options:

• internal - the layout is inserted into the grooves, installation is carried out before installing the window packages;
• external decoration is installed after the window is assembled; this option is called a false frame; the use of false frame is for decorative purposes only.

The average cost of accessories is from 1 dollar.

Rice. 5. Decorative layout for double-glazed windows

Alternative to curtains

Decoration of double-glazed windows can be done without using fabric at all. This eliminates the need to choose thick fabrics and allows the frames to be covered with transparent fabrics. For original decoration you can use the following elements:

• tinting and mirror films (prevent the possibility of viewing the room from the street);
• matte film (reduces the transparency of the glass unit);
• special double-glazed windows (with a mirror or tinted surface);
• glasses with dimming adjustment (include crystals that, by changing their position, can leave the surface transparent or make it matte).

All of these options eliminate the need to use fabrics. They allow you to leave the frame completely open. This method of decoration is innovative and prevents space limitations in small rooms.

Types of window decoration

Window decoration can be divided into several categories:

• replacement or modernization of glass;
• window refurbishment;
• creating a false window.

For this purpose:

• window grilles;
• shutters;
• window casings;
• colored stained glass;
• laser engraving;
• decorative layout;
• decoration with natural stone.

Each of the options mentioned can be a good solution, it all depends on the concept according to which the living space is designed.

Textured glass for windows

Olin, one of the simplest options for adding individuality to a double-glazed window is installing embossed glass. The material is strong, original and durable. Disadvantages include high cost and problems with cleaning. Dust accumulates in the corners of texture elements and is difficult to wash out from there. The following types can be distinguished:

• patterned glass is a material on one side of which there is ordinary glass, and the other has a relief surface, this option is used for windows where it is necessary to limit visibility from the street, it should be noted that the light transmittance of this glass is very high;
• frosted glass - this option is obtained in two ways: by mechanical processing with a sandblasting machine or by applying a chemical matting composition, the glass is opaque on both sides.
• Clear textured glass does not restrict visibility but features a unique surface.

The cost of the material depends on the size of the surface; the larger the glass, the more expensive its cost. The average price of textured glass is from $20 per square meter.

Rice. 1. Textured colored glass

Tips for choosing curtains and curtains

When choosing the best canvases or finished products, you need to take into account many factors. The main criteria for choosing fabrics include:

1. Ease of cleaning, washing (and ironing if necessary);
2. Resistance of materials to fading;
3. Light transmittance;
4. Environmental friendliness (it is unacceptable to use canvases that have an unpleasant odor or are painted with harmful paints);
5. Possibility of self-attachment and removal.

By choosing the most practical and effective products or fabrics, decorating your home or apartment beautifully will not be difficult. New canvases or metal, natural strips will help create the desired design. As for the choice of accessories for fabrics, you need to be guided by their high quality and real need. Each supporting element should be useful and relevant.

Framing windows on the facade with wood

The house is in a rustic style, often decorated with wood. Solid wood in a dark brown color can be used to frame the windows here. Beautiful wooden frames, covered with mastic and varnish, will decorate the light, smooth facade of the building. For harmony, you can emphasize the line of the foundation with a wooden belt in a dark shade of brown.

You can also order openwork wooden window decorations, which will emphasize the character and give shape to the house, creating a new aesthetic quality for the facade.

Openwork window decorations attract attention and enliven the appearance, providing a play of light and shadow. Decorative openwork forms, depending on the ornament, can change the proportions of the window opening - visually expand and improve it

Wooden decorative lace, embellishments and relief details can completely change the appearance of a building.

It can be:

• decorative openwork windows;
• bindings and decoration of decorative windows;
• stylized wooden shutters;
• decorative wood details, including moldings, stripes and side stripes, lintels.

Modern architecture offers us a large selection of materials and methods that allow us to create practical and aesthetic window framing, which will become a real decoration of the facade of the house and at the same time will perform all the necessary functions to protect the window from weather surprises. We can choose traditional decorations when restoring an old house or when building a new one, or we can resort to architectural elements of a modern form.

Moldings, cornices and window sills are offered by manufacturers of thermal insulation systems, as well as many other companies. These architectural elements will help us emphasize window openings and even visually change their shape - make them higher or lower, wider, more massive. You can also change the shape of the window using semicircular arches made of foam, brick or wood, as well as other materials. When choosing a window framing option, moderation and harmony should be observed between the design of window openings, the style and design of the entire facade of the building.