Classic Finish: Five Window Ideas to Pull a Room Together

Classic Finish: Five Window Ideas to Pull a Room Together

Whether you’re remodeling your home, or touching things up, or you just need a change, window treatments are an important aspect of making any room look complete. Here are some great ideas to tie any room together and provide just the right finishing touches.

Finish

A frequently overlooked idea is that of simply finishing a window’s frame, whether you choose to paint it, or use a wood finish. A well-finished window frame goes a long way toward improving the overall atmosphere of a room. Many window frames are painted in a solid white, but a color or a wood finish may add just the right touch to your space. Round off hard corners and sand down grainy wood before you put on any paint or finish.

Blinds

Blinds come in a wide variety of colors and can be purchased to size or cut down just about any window. There’s no need to stick with the plain white vinyl blinds. If you want to add a sophisticated look to a room, consider installing some quality polywood shutters, either in a dark or light colored wood, depending on the other colors in your room. If you want something colored, there are lots of different color choices available with pleated blinds. With all the styles and colors to choose from, you’re sure to find the right touch for your room.

Curtains

This is the first thing many people think of when they want to finish a window and complete the look of a room. There are so many choices when it comes to curtains. You can pick floor-length curtains for a formal feel, or window-length curtains for a more framed and laid-back impression. Curtains also come as valances, adding a colorful trim without covering the window itself. There are many commercial options available, or if you’re crafty you can even design your own curtains using a fabric of your choice. Different materials also change the atmosphere of a room – lacy curtains may give a feminine vibe, while crushed velvet will lend a much more formal air to a room. Find a pattern or design that speaks to the rest of your décor and complements the entire home. Remember that not all curtains have to match either. With the right choices, mismatched curtains in the same room can bring out a curious charm.

Trim

Just as with painting and curtains, there are many options for trimming a window. Trimming a window lends a similar feeling as a chair does to a room. Choices range from simple, basic trim, to elaborately carved trim with molded corner pieces. A set of windows can be finished off perfectly with the right trim connecting them together. If you want a more simplistic setting, you might even skip the trim completely.

Shutters

While shutters are often thought of as an exterior element, they can add just as much to a house when used inside a room. Window shutters add a homey feel and a charming country air, or can just as easily make a room feel more intimate and secluded. Again, there are many styles and colors from which to choose.

There are many different options when it comes to pulling a room together with the simple use of window finishes. Try to think outside the box and go with a design that complements the rest of the room. What works for the magazines may not work as well for you. Pick the option that’s right for your needs – or pick more than one option – and enjoy the results!