Decorating panoramic windows will be a highlight of the interior, if done correctly. Observing a number of rules and showing a little imagination, you can decorate a room not only creatively, but also as functionally as possible.
Panoramic windows are very important, in particular, because they visually expand the room.
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Thanks to the impressive window openings, more light penetrates the room. Therefore, there is often a desire to leave the window as it is, without any additional design. After all, it seems that the view outside the window becomes part of the interior and additional portieres or curtains on the panoramic windows will be superfluous. This solution is absolutely losing. Because large windows without portieres look “bare”, empty and uninteresting.
It makes sense to make a panoramic window where a picturesque view opens behind it, and it doesn’t matter which landscape the city or nature opens to.
However, decorating the “French balcony” as ordinary windows is also wrong. What you need to consider and what options to choose?
It is necessary to choose the right curtains for panoramic windows.
Following the above recommendations, it is easy to arrange panoramic windows in any style.
If there is no need to “hide” behind curtains in rooms with panoramic windows, you can limit yourself to vertical canvases on the sides, and assign the main decorative function to the lambrequin. The ideal solution would be the most concise design, without excessive layering and decorative details.
Glazing with panoramic windows in the kitchen or in the dining room, living room and, of course, in the bedroom will be especially successful.
Particular attention should be paid to fastening curtains. Of course, the height allows you to place the curtains on a regular eaves, especially if sufficient space is left between the ceiling and the upper edge of the window. But the construction built into the ceiling will help to achieve the special effect of lack of borders.Then it seems that the curtains fall from somewhere above.
For panoramic windows this is the most suitable option.
The choice of design concept depends on:
When choosing, it is important to consider both the basic functions and the main problems of panoramic windows.
Often for decoration of panoramic windows in the classical style they use two layers of curtains, instead of the usual combination of curtains and tulle. This solution allows you to hide from prying eyes and make the flow of light into the room more moderate, without making it heavier.
You should not choose too dense and heavy fabrics and multilayered designs, as they will hide space, make it heavier.
More and more popular option for the design of the French windows are Roman blinds. Attracts a variety of colors and functionality design. If the canvases are raised, elegant folds are formed, and in the straightened state they reach the floor and reliably cover from excessive looks and the sun's rays.
They look more interesting than the roll due to the beautiful drapery.
Mounting is selected depending on the characteristics of the room and the preferences of the owners. Roman curtains can be attached to the ceiling, to the wall or directly to the window opening. The design of such curtains allows you to create spectacular combinations of colors and textures.
Roman blinds are very practical, as the fabric is easy to remove for washing.
Since a separate canvas is usually placed on each sector, such “drapes” are simple and convenient to use. It is possible to wash cloths alternately without opening the entire panoramic window at once. In addition, these models are available at a price.
In the collapsed version, they are almost invisible, do not interfere with enjoying the view.
Another practical option - roller blinds. Someone calls them "distant relatives" of Roman blinds. Very concise and functional. Such portieres are gaining increasing popularity. Cassette models are especially in demand, they merge with the window, and at times it seems that the window opening is not decorated with anything. However, if desired, the curtains quickly fall and make your stay in the room very comfortable and cozy.
If necessary, they are easy to lower and close from the sun or the views of outsiders.
The material from which the curtains are made is various: straws, polyester, natural fabric. Having a special impregnation, the curtains do not fade even in direct sunlight and do not collect dust. There are canvases, impregnated with a composition that protects against ignition.
You can choose the color of the canvas so that it is combined with the interior.
French curtains are demanding for their own surroundings, so you should not use them for window decoration in typical small-sized apartments. The ideal interior for such curtains will be the Baroque style. Best of all, they “feel” in the presence of high window-sills or panoramic windows.
The main thing is to carefully select the fabric.
Such curtains are not easy to maintain. It is necessary to wash them in a sparing mode, but in order to straighten and dry it will take additional space, because in the straightened form such curtains become twice as large. But if style and beauty are above all for you and the above difficulties do not frighten, then French curtains will adequately decorate your panoramic window.
The canvas can be of the same color, several adjacent or contrasting colors.
Austrian curtains are not so demanding to care, but the corresponding interior is still required. Usually the canvases close a third of the panoramic window in the upper part, leaving the space at eye level open for review.
The choice of a specific color scheme depends, among other things, on the view outside the window.
The weightless design will not only effectively complement the interior, but also make the room functional. Despite the seeming transparency, with proper placement of the curtain-thread will provide protection from prying eyes.
A very calm atmosphere can be created with the help of curtains of warm pastel colors.
In addition, their indisputable advantage is the "mobility", that is, the possibility, as they say, with a slight movement of the hand, to change the design, to connect and dissolve in a convenient position for you. Such curtains will look more interesting if you choose an unusual color scheme or combine several colors in one "canvas".
Such curtains do not make the room heavier and do not hide space and light.
Blinds that have been fallen in love by many are also appropriate on the French balcony. Carefully choose the addition to the blinds, otherwise the room will feel the office atmosphere. Possible option: supplement the laconic and functional design with lightweight curtains.
Thus, the room will be kept homely cozy atmosphere.
It all depends on personal preferences and on the interior design. As a rule, French balconies are decorated with light fabrics, such as cotton and silk. Heavy linen from velvet and textured jacquard will make the room very heavy and will look at least inappropriate.
Natural materials are preferable, but high-quality and practical synthetics are also suitable for decoration.
Choosing a color scheme, give preference to light shades. Lovers of bright colors and “screaming” ornaments should be careful. Accents are permissible, but they must be combined with elements of the interior, style and purpose of the room.
Curtains are better to choose the color of the interior, so as not to distract the view from the beautiful view.
There is a flight of fancy. Fastening can be as non-standard as the variant of curtains is unusual. A classic cornice attached to a wall is a versatile option known since the time of grandparents. It will be appropriate if the distance between the ceiling and the top edge of the window allows you to make fasteners. In this case, you need to carefully choose the length of the cornice. If it passes through the entire wall, make additional fastenings every 2–2.5 meters so that the structure does not sag.
The curtain can be solid, over the entire area, and you can divide them into 2-3 canvases.
Ceiling cornice is a more modern, but no less interesting solution. Especially in the case when the windows to the ceiling.
It will refresh and diversify the interior.
Finally, the hidden cornice will help to creatively decorate any French balcony. This will require additional costs, as a special finishing of the ceiling space is necessary, but the result is guaranteed to please.
So it is easier to vary the light and attractive look.
As you can see, there are no such windows that it would be impossible to arrange stylishly and functionally. The French balcony will be the highlight of the interior and the subject of admiration of friends and relatives.
Properly chosen design of curtains will only enhance the impression.
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