The living room is one of the most important areas of the house, so it is worth spending enough time arranging it to make the interior stylish and functional. The color scheme, furniture, accessories and the space taken up by the window are important. Panes allow daylight into the home, so they are essential. However, it is worth taking proper care of them, so that the living room window will become a wonderful highlight of the arranged space.
What are the window types?
Before we move on to the living room window arrangement, it is worth listing the types of windows which can be used in this case. Among the most popular are:
- aluminum windows,
- wooden windows,
- plastic windows,
steel windows.
Each of these models differs in the material of the window frame, with their pros and cons. You should become familiar with them before you decide to buy one, so that you can make the right investment for years to come, which will meet all your expectations and needs.
Window arrangement – create an aesthetic highlight of your living room
Did you know that the atmosphere of the interior largely depends on the window arrangement? That’s why it’s worth taking care of the details that create the window area, so you can develop an aesthetically pleasing highlight of the living room.
Firstly: sheer curtains
Sheer curtains give you a lot of possibilities for the window arrangement, as you can choose from many available models. You can opt for a variant in your favorite color or matching the interior. It can be completely plain, uniform and delicate or, on the contrary, patterned and thus somewhat defining the style prevailing in your living room.
Secondly: curtains, window blinds or shutters
Most of us desire access to sunlight. However, after dark, everyone needs privacy and separation from the outside world. You will take care of this aspect by using window blinds, shutters or curtains, which will be an excellent complement to sheer curtains. You can fully open them during the day, and close them for the evening, thus enjoying privacy and peace during your time at home, even with the lights on.
Thirdly: windowsill arrangement
The windowsill – if its width and length allow – can be treated as another shelf and thus being used to display decorations in the living room. This place is ideal for plants, given that the sunshine level will be suitable for the species of flowers grown. In addition to plants, you can also decorate the windowsill with lanterns emitting soft light, arrange popular cotton balls that will contribute to creating a cozy atmosphere in the living room, or scented candles, but make sure to be careful and safe when lighting the wick. Moreover, the windowsill is an excellent place for other small decorative elements, such as decorative figurines or vases.
Of course, don’t forget to regularly and thoroughly clean the windows, including the panes, frames and windowsills, while also systematically washing the curtains as well as sheer curtains. In this way, the window area will always shine and be fresh.