Doors and windows can drastically transform a home’s design. Whether it’s replacement windows that you need or just updating the existing look, there are various ways to decorate brand new windows and doors to suit any home design style.
Keep the colors consistent so the eye flows easily from one wall and trim color to the next. Doing this also makes your room appear larger.
Window Treatments
Window treatments are any items attached or attached to windows to add decorative flair and privacy. Decorating and design experts typically categorize window treatments into hard and soft categories depending on their material composition; hard treatments typically consist of shades made of hard materials like wood or vinyl while soft treatments consist of fabric valances, curtains and drapes as examples of soft treatments.
When selecting window treatments, keep fabric colors in mind as a means to distinguish yourself from others and ensure the area doesn’t look overcrowded. For instance, black sidelights on your front door create visual separation while white trim helps add visual interest to the entryway as a whole.
Polyvinyl chloride windows are a durable and affordable option for window frames, and they can be used with a wide variety of window treatments.
Window Valances
Window valances add both style and function to your curtains and drapes with their decorative flair. Made of fabric, window valances can be pleated or draped into a swag to add drama and dimension to your windows.
Valances can also be created out of other materials, like wood or corrugated metal, for a more structured appearance – this type of cornice.
Valances often match the fabric used for curtains or drapes for an elegant and unified appearance; however, some decorators choose contrasting colors or fabrics for more of an eye-catching look.
Window Decals
Window decals can be an effective way to draw passersby into your store or promote special offers. Window decals offer an economical and simple solution for sharing business hours, announcing sales or spreading festive spirit – window decals offer just that opportunity!
White and clear cling are two forms of window decals available; white cling features a solid background for designs or messages requiring high visibility and contrast, while clear cling is see-through, allowing light to pass through while keeping your design intact.
Both types of clings are easy to install and remove just as easily, providing the surface is free from debris or grime when applying them. To help the decal adhere better, spray it and the window with soapy water prior to application; additionally it’s recommended that air bubbles are eliminated using a squeegee; detailed instructions can be found on each product page.
Window Hardware
Window hardware adds an element of flair to any window upgrade project, from casement windows that pivot open with hinges or traditional double-hungs that slide open and down, to traditional double-hungs which open and close vertically. Hinge, latches, and stays come in various finishes that complement window frames while adding visual interest to your home’s aesthetic.
When shopping for window hardware, it’s essential to consider its overall impact on your space and home. Selecting colors that blend in seamlessly with walls and trim keeps window hardware from becoming a focal point but instead serves as an understated accent piece.
Black window handles create a sleek contrast against lighter frames while chrome brings natural wood textures alive. Use rustic branch hangers to suspend simple pine wreaths on a window sill as an easy holiday display; alternatively string bows around the bottom of a frame for an understated and festive touch; see this tutorial from Know How She Does It for more inspiration.