Windows are mainly for looking out of, but this doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be nice to look at. Blinds, fabrics, curtains, frosted film – there are so many ways to style your windows to fit your room, and to help narrow them down, we’ve put together this article.
Patterned Fabric
If your rooms are otherwise rather plain, take the opportunity to add some visual panache with some fancy patterns. We’d recommend lighter colours that diffuse the light coming in, and maybe add some matching colours and patterns elsewhere in the décor. You can find plenty of colour guides online.
Venetian Blinds
An excellent choice for structured elegance, these blinds can take some of the harshness out of intense sunbeams whilst still letting some light bleed in. Wooden-style blinds are particularly stylish and can pair well with matching furniture or warm autumnal colours.
Also worth considering are Brise Soleil designs, which share the same sun-breaking design of the blinds but come in a wider variety of forms, making them far more versatile and tailored to your taste. You can learn more about these designs or browse options online at https://alusystems.
Frosted Film
Though typically reserved for use in bathrooms, keeping maximum light coming in without sacrificing privacy, you may find some patterned variants match well in other rooms in the house. An even split – the bottom frosted, the top open – can make for some nice variety, giving the dual option of seclusion and openness.
Shutters
Don’t dismiss these as old-fashioned: shutters are a great way to bring some class into your home. Tiered designs are especially great for striking a harmonious balance between exposed and sheltered light and work especially well with lighter, pastel colours for a delicate touch.
Roman Blinds
Another blessing in window dressing from Italy, Roman blinds can add an elegant warmth to your windows through their soft fabric and luxurious response to light. Much like their Venetian counterparts, these blinds will massively benefit the warm woody autumnal tones of a room and are especially fitting within a bedroom.
