Windows, Through Which Freshness Calls In

Add as a preferred source on Google

Windows are essential for any house as they link the house interior with the outer world. Windows let the breeze to enter the home to make it fresh with fragrance of nature. Windows let the shining sunbeams to call in the house to make it bright and lively.

Earlier windows were small holes on the wall like pigeon-nest doors. However, today they are as big or bigger than main doors. Stretching from roof to floor, windows make style statements about any house. There are several ways to make your windows attractive and eye catching. When it comes to choosing window treatments, the options seem endless. Instead of the traditional methods of window decoration today there are blinds, printed curtains, shutters, shades etc... available at reasonable prices.

Your home's style and decor will be the most important factor in choosing window treatments. Today, the most common window covering is the mini-blind. These blinds are available in many colors and materials and range in price from inexpensive to very costly. While mini-blinds give a tailored look to your windows, they also collect dust and are clumsy to clean. Curtains seem to be the best option for windows in houses. They are easy to clean and beautiful to see. Blinds are most of the times permanent fittings. But with window curtains, you can have them changed in durations to have a refreshed look to your house. If you want a more formal look for your windows, perhaps in your dining room, the new balloon curtains are an excellent alternative. They come in a variety of fabrics and lace and are relatively inexpensive.

Another way of beautifying your windows is to have plants on it. There are several creepers and bamboos available to grow aside your window. Creepers with large or small leaves will add to the beauty of your window grills. They will make your interiors look greenish and fresh. Bamboos come in different varieties. You can grow them in a garden pot and when placed near to window they will fill your interior with a feel of a garden.

When selecting curtains or other materials to beautify your windows so many factors should be considered. The colour, style, design... everything about the curtains should compliment your house. You should have a deep colour sense when selecting a matching curtain to your windows. The first step is to decide what type of curtain you want; full length, to the windowsill, or a valance. Once you have decided you can pick out your fabric. The fabric should be durable and easy to clean. Other than selecting the same colour for the entire house, you can opt for different colours and textures for different rooms.

If you prefer to have different curtains every week or even every day then you can go for designer curtain rod and pinch clips. You can, ease hand different curtains on it everyday. These pinch clips grip the edge of the fabric and allow you to hang any kind of material, hemmed or un-hemmed from your window. A popular look is to buy wrought iron gothic style rods and clips and attach hemmed or un-hemmed sheers or a swath of plain fabric.

Another way to liven up your decor is to hang hand painted Venetian window blinds. On this blinds you can have customized designs printed. If you don't prefer a curtain or blind or any other hanging to cover the window, then you can undoubtedly go for painted window glasses. From cheaper ones to imported expensive glasses, window glass sheets are available. With sunlight passing through the colours, the printed glass will fill your room with colours and designs.

Windows are the places to which every guest render the first glimpse. Therefore beautify them with utmost passion and sense of style and fashion. In fact your windows should convey all about your home and lifestyle.