A picture window is a large, fixed window that doesn’t open. As the name suggests, it gives you a clear picture or view of the surroundings without any obstacle in between. Moreover, it is just like a picture frame in your room. These windows though inoperable, don’t provide any ventilation or airflow instead, they are highly energy efficient. Picture windows come in a variety of styles, shapes and sizes. A common question asked is how are these windows decorated? As windows are the centre of attraction in every home, decorating them nicely will add to the beauty of your room.
What Are The Features Of Picture Windows?
Picture windows provide you with several advantages some of them are:
They provide you with an unobstructed view of the outside landscape. Picture windows act as a frame and make natural beauty a part of your room.
Picture windows are usually easier to maintain than normal windows as they don’t have movable parts and aren’t prone to any wear and tear.
Picture windows provide you with better insulation and waterproofing.
As picture windows are made up of clear glass, they will allow a sufficient amount of light to enter your room.
Also, these windows keep all kinds of dust, dirt, insects and allergens away.
How to Decorate Picture Windows in Your Home
Draperies
You can hang floor to ceiling length draperies on either side of the picture window. This will make the window a centre of attraction, and it also provides a softness to the view. Don’t hang the curtain rod within the glass portion, instead, mount it on the walls on either side of the window. To make the window appear larger, attach the curtain rod just an inch below the ceiling.
While selecting the draperies for your picture window keep in mind the size of the window and choose the one which complements your room’s decor.
Wallpaper
Wallpapers are one of the most beautiful ways to decorate your room as well as the picture window. You can decorate your picture window with the help of wallpaper around it. Choose the wallpaper that has large pictures or patterns, this will pop up the look of your window and your room. You can also paint the molding around the window with white glossy paint to give it contrast against the wallpaper. Adding a border to the wallpaper will give a final finishing touch to the decoration.
Valances
You can add valances to your picture window to give them more height which boosts the look of the window as well as the room. Valances are a popular window treatment that are often hung at the uppermost part of the window. These can be hung alone or you can pair them up with other window treatments like draperies. Mount a curtain rod just one inch below the ceiling to hang valances. This will make your ceiling look much higher. It also allows more light to enter the room without being obstructed by the valances. Choose the fabric of the valances that match the walls and decor. Valances are a simple and effective way to enhance the beauty of the picture window and your room.
Shutters
Shutters are also one of the possible ways to decorate your picture window. If you want, you can paint the wood shutters with a colour that complements your room’s interior. Shutters should be hung on either side of the window just below the ceiling. With the help of the shutters, you can make your picture window appear wider without hindering the view or outside light.
Sheer Curtains
For giving your window and room a soft touch, hang sheer curtains to your picture window. Attach a curtain rod just an inch below the ceiling and use it to hang the curtain. Sheer curtains besides allowing light to enter your room also, create a translucent view through curtains. If you want to make your room lighter, go for white colour fabric and a realistic look opt for coloured ones.
Roman Shades
Roman shades are all-time window treatments used to cover all types of windows. These shades are also found to be effective when it comes to large picture windows. You can easily decorate your picture window with the help of a roman shade.
Roman shades are made up of a single fabric piece that forms clean pleats when opened up with the help of the cord that runs throughout the shade. Roman shades give you a full hold on the amount of light reaching your room, thus, allowing you to choose how much light you want in your room. Though roman shades work on a cord system, you can also go for the motorized one to ease the operation and thus making your life and home more functional.
