The bedroom is the place in the house where the owner relaxes and gains strength. When planning a renovation or renovation, most often the emphasis is on windows.
A natural light source sometimes pleases with its size and direct flow, but not everyone is ready to wake up in the active morning rays.
Modern ideas for window design in the bedroom amaze not only with their beauty and style, but also with their functionality.
Window manufacturers compete for quality, environmental friendliness and aesthetics, and people make their choice more carefully by looking at the numerous examples of bedroom windows in the photo.
Window material
All windows are divided depending on the material from which they are made:
- plastic
- wooden
Both materials have both pros and cons, so the answer to the question of which windows in the bedroom are better - plastic or wood - depends on how important the owner of the room finds them.
So, the material: wood and polyvinyl chloride. Both materials meet the standards, but the second is more environmentally friendly.
Thermal conductivity of the frame is 0.1 W/m*K. wooden window, against – 0.2 W/m*K. plastic window.
The shape options, service life and wear resistance of a double-glazed window are greater than those of a wooden window.
A wooden frame requires more maintenance than double glazing. Well, the last comparison is the price - plastic is cheaper than wood.
The meaning of stained glass windows
New buildings with an open panorama overlooking the city through stained glass windows are becoming increasingly popular. But how to arrange the room if you plan to place a sleeping area here? First of all, you shouldn’t give up the main elements of furniture. It is necessary to place in the room a chest of drawers, cabinets, a wardrobe, and a bed, of course! Here's what to remember:
Position of the bed near the stained glass window
- The bed should not be placed near the window, but away from it. Thanks to this, you will feel comfortable, you will be confident in your own safety, and in winter you will not feel cold from the window;
- The chandelier should be replaced with uniform ceiling lighting, which could be varied at will. If you are still focused on this particular version of the lighting fixture, then buy not the cheapest one, but a stylish one that matches the interior, even if it’s expensive. The fact is that the chandelier will be seen from the window;
- Window curtains are important for residents of lower floors, or those where neighbors' windows are clearly visible. If you live high up and there are no “extra eyes” nearby, you can easily do without window decoration, opening up a wonderful view to your view;
- Choose functional furniture, for example, a bedside table and a chest of drawers under the TV.
Room design with large windows
Another option for placing the bed is directly opposite it. So, lying in your own bed, you can watch the weather, as well as sunset and sunrise if desired. If there is another house nearby or you simply don’t feel comfortable leaving the window without everything, you should use one trick. Instead of heavy curtains, hang light tulle or transparent chiffon on the window. This will create a feeling of closedness and security, but will not hide the entire view from the window!
Window shape
- rectangular (square)
- arched
- lancet
- round
Window decoration in the bedroom is most often done with curtains and curtains. This design option is so diverse in its design and color scheme that any bedroom can acquire not only a finished and attractive look, but also its own character.
Bedroom with stained glass
The blue stretch ceiling harmonizes well with the same shiny and blue stained glass windows
The bedroom wall, similar in plan to a wave, was erected in the most economical way - by sheathing a metal frame with moistened sheets of plasterboard. At the same time, openings were provided in the thickness of the wall for multi-colored stained glass windows and wires for lamps were laid. Additional light enters the bedroom through colored glass
The blue coloring of the bedroom includes stained glass windows, a bedspread and a ceiling made using the Venetian plaster technique, similar to a heavenly dome.
A place for the indoor air conditioner unit was found in the living room - under a plasterboard canopy, behind which a light cord is hidden for decorative lighting, reflected in the evening from a shiny stretch ceiling. Both sliding door panels move on rollers along two parallel guide profile rails. The aluminum profile itself is attached with long screws to the metal frame of the partition. The previously dark hallway was given new shapes and illuminated with daylight, and in addition to a pair of lamps above the mirror, spectacular deep light niches were installed in the false ceiling. The lamps mounted in them illuminate not only the hallway, but also, together with the stained glass windows, the path to the living room
The combination of blue and silver determined the choice of tiles and equipment for the kitchen
A futuristic poster in an aluminum baguette - in exact accordance with the kitchen furniture, appliances and appliances. They tried to visually enlarge the small kitchen using proven design techniques: they “pushed” the floor by laying tiles diagonally, and “raised” the ceiling by stretching a reflective blue PVC film (BARRISOL, France )
The space of the former loggia (its floor, ceiling and walls) was insulated using slabs of extruded polystyrene foam, which does not require vapor barrier. The heating radiator, as well as the window sill part of the wall, were left in the same place, replacing the concrete window sill with a laminated countertop
On the insulated ceiling of the loggia, under the plasterboard sheathing, wires were installed to illuminate this new room - a mini-office and to illuminate the mirror. Glazing the loggia with double-glazed windows helps create a bright and warm room. In winter, for additional comfort, an electric convector is placed in this area
A washing machine was also installed in the new combined bathroom. The space above her turned out to be very convenient for the housewife - with three shelves fixed in the resulting niche
The plasterboard ceiling was painted a rich blue color, which is recommended only in small rooms Plan before reconstruction
Plan after reconstruction
One-room apartments are tasty morsels on the housing market. It has always been this way. But today, one very important circumstance gives them additional value: it turns out that a significant part of standard one-room apartments can be easily reconstructed into two-room apartments in compliance with all norms and rules.
Today we will tell you about a one-room apartment located in a standard panel “twelve-story building” “originally from the seventies and eighties.” There is no point in presenting these typical houses in any particular way; they are familiar to everyone. Not only by its boring appearance, but also by its internal planning solution, which is far from modern comfort. Take at least a one-room apartment in such buildings. Everyone understands that this means a tiny, cramped hallway, from which you can go either to a single room or to a combined bathroom or, along a narrow corridor, to the kitchen. And one gets the complete impression that, due to the dull initial data, this housing simply excludes any interesting architectural transformations and spatial transformations. But it turns out that the desire for coziness and comfort is stronger than the constructive framework.
In this case, the “moment of truth” for the apartment was the appearance of designer Ekaterina Eropkina in it. And now, after the completion of the work and the happy move-in of the owners into the completely rewritten home, Ekaterina kindly agreed to become our guide to the interior transformed by her and the architect Vladimir Naumov.
Redevelopment - easy and difficult
We bring to your attention a one-room apartment with a total area of 41.09 m2 in a standard building of the P46 series, reconstructed with a significant change in layout. The space of the only living room is divided by a partition with translucent sheets into a living room and a bedroom. Thus, the one-room apartment has practically been turned into a two-room apartment. In addition, the direction of the entrance to the kitchen was changed, a loggia was installed, and a new combined bathroom and storage room were created. It was not difficult to demolish the light partitions around the bathroom and hallway, but a new opening had to be cut in the load-bearing wall between the kitchen and living room according to the plan proposed by the architects.
This opening required reinforcement, that is, the creation of a powerful welded metal structure, which somewhat complicated the process of approving the redevelopment. To obtain permits, it was necessary to order a project with an engineering justification and detailed technology, which was subsequently strictly observed. Residents of similar apartments in standard series buildings (II-68, I552A, I700A) can make such redevelopment even easier, since there are no load-bearing walls inside these apartments.
Having crossed the threshold, we found ourselves in a cozy, sunny space. There was no doubt that living here was pleasant and easy. The hostess who met us said that two factors determined her and her husband’s place of residence: their attachment to this area and the wonderful, unobstructed view from the windows. But from the very beginning it was clear that something would have to be done with the layout of the apartment. Firstly, it was necessary to increase the living space, and secondly, I wanted to give the interior a more aesthetically modern look. Ekaterina Eropkina was found completely by accident - from a magazine photograph that depicted an object she had completed. The couple liked the result of the designer's creative efforts. They called Ekaterina, and soon she came to meet them. It was then that the owners listed their wishes for the interior. Later it turned out that one discussion was quite enough to implement them.
So, the couple wanted to transform their one-room apartment into a multifunctional space with a large kitchen where they could have dinner with friends. Plus a separate living room and a comfortable bedroom, separated from other rooms. It would also be nice to have an office, a powder room-boudoir, a spacious storage room and cabinets, preferably built-in and not taking up living space. And, if possible, it would be nice to at least visually increase the height of the ceilings. And all this against the backdrop of reasonable postmodernism with the most laconic intonations and the use of yellow and blue colors. Agree, in a very small space all this seems categorically impossible, but the architects got to work.
Time passed, the renovation was completed, and this is what I saw. The corridor, bathed in almost Mediterranean sun, immediately amazes with its spaciousness and intricate outlines. The soft color of the walls is echoed by large tiles on the floor of the same warm shade. A mirror is placed next to the front door, thoughtfully working to increase the space. On the right is the bathroom, next to which I found a decent-sized storage room. The wall on the left goes deep into the apartment along a gently curving line, forming a smooth wave. This same wave carries through stained glass windows, generously filling the hallway with a multi-colored radiance. Walking past the stained glass windows, you find yourself in a small living room, designed functionally, but not boringly.
Cost of preparatory and installation work
| Type of work | Area, m2 | Price, $ | Cost, $ |
| Dismantling partitions | 12,7 | 4 | 50,8 |
| Dismantling a sanitary cabin (with a pallet) | — | 220 | 220 |
| Doorway arrangement | 2,2 | 50 | 110 |
| Cleaning surfaces from plaster, tiles, wallpaper, etc. | 63 | 3,4 | 214,2 |
| Dismantling the floor covering | 34,5 | 3,5 | 120,8 |
| Installation of partitions from gypsum plasterboard | 19,4 | 12 | 232,8 |
| Installation of gypsum plasterboard partitions (curved surfaces) | 12 | 20 | 240 |
| Installation of suspended ceilings from gypsum plasterboard (two-level) | 20 | 18 | 360 |
| Loading and removal of construction waste | — | — | 330 |
| TOTAL | 1878,6 | ||
Cost of materials for installation work
| Name | Quantity | Price, $ | Cost, $ |
| Plasterboard sheet “GIPROC” (Russia) | 84m2 | 2,4 | 201,6 |
| Profile, screw, sealing tape, soundproofing plate | 51.4m2 | 5,4 | 277,6 |
| TOTAL | 479,2 | ||
The ceiling in this room, as in the corridor, is partially hemmed, but here it is also openly multi-level: in the lower part it is white, in the upper part it is blue, decorated using the technique of Venetian plaster with craquelure. There is a sofa against the wall, a coffee table, above it there is a print, opposite there is a TV. Running out of the hallway, the already rounded stained glass wall again splashes with lights.
Having finally looked behind this wall, you find a completely unusual, but very cozy bedroom. Perhaps it is a little reminiscent of a first class cabin, isolated from the rest of the world (not just from the living room and kitchen) and bathed in the dazzling ocean sun. Large stained glass windows, illuminated by discreet light bulbs, create a romantic, even some kind of fairy-tale mood in it. The stained glass pattern a la Tiffany belongs to the Art Nouveau style, which is more than appropriate for a bedroom. Along the entire straight, non-stained glass wall there is a built-in wardrobe - frosted glass, opaque and absolutely neutral. From floor to ceiling. It contains everything that does not belong in the pantry.
The ceiling in the bedroom is also two-level. Moreover, the large and tall blue lampshade above the bed is perceived as the vault of heaven. If desired, the room can be completely separated from the living room with a light sliding door. But the interior decoration of a small bedroom improves the impression of the apartment as a whole so much that this is rarely done. Even from the corridor, as you move, you can clearly see a small room adjacent to the living room where a balcony or loggia is usually located. In this case, the loggia has been turned into a separate insulated area, a kind of very bright office. There are tables on both sides of it, and next to them are rather strict, hard poufs. Functionally, this room is used for working at the computer and applying makeup in natural light.
Sun and stained glass
When constructively dividing a living room into parts, it is necessary to comply with the legalized Building Norms and Rules (SNiPs), in particular those relating to sanitary and hygienic requirements for lighting and insolation. In our case, daylight abundantly penetrates into the fenced-off bedroom through the translucent panels of the sliding partition. Note that the area of the glazed partition is 3 m2, and the area of the bedroom itself is 9 m2. Thus, the glazing area of the bedroom is 33% of its floor area. This compensates for the fact that the glazing of the bedroom is internal, that is, the window does not go out onto the street, but into the living room. To reduce light loss to a minimum, the glazing was placed as close as possible to the living room window - the distance from the sliding partition to the opening to the loggia is 2.2 m.
Cost of construction and finishing works
| Type of work | Quantity | Price, $ | Cost, $ |
| High quality surface painting | 73m2 | 12 | 876 |
| Wall cladding with ceramic tiles | 28m2 | 18 | 504 |
| Installation of door blocks | 2 pcs. | 50 | 100 |
| Installation of stained glass | 4 things. | 46 | 184 |
| TOTAL | 1664 | ||
Cost of materials for finishing work
| Name | Quantity | Price, $ | Cost, $ |
| Soil "OPTIMIST" (Russia) | 40l | 0,9 | 36 |
| Dulux paint (ICI-PAINTS, UK) | 30l | 9 | 270 |
| Ceramic tiles (COLLI CERAMICA, Italy) | 34m2 | 28 | 952 |
| Tile adhesive (“SARATOV”, Russia) | 200kg | 0,4 | 80 |
| TOTAL | 1338 | ||
The living room is effectively connected to the kitchen by a large square opening in the wall. On the floor, the boundary is the dividing line between the parquet and light cream tiles. A composition of blue modular Italian kitchen cabinets creates a laconic and functional workspace. But thanks to the round table, which plays the role of a compositional center, as well as the presence of a small insulated area (on the territory of the loggia), the rationally organized room does not look too strict. The small room on the former loggia will eventually turn into a winter garden, adding additional cozy notes to this part of the apartment. A light blue suspended ceiling in a metallic shade, matched to the blue-steel work area of the kitchen, visually noticeably increases the height of the ceiling.
Returning along the same stained glass corridor to the hallway, I once again realize how successfully this otherwise very small space has been expanded with color, a non-linear wall, stained glass and a mirror. I'm going to look at the combined bathroom. Nothing superfluous: a toilet, a bathtub with a plastic screen on rollers, as if obliging you to take a vigorous shower and not bask in the foam, a small washing machine, a not particularly spacious wall-mounted mirror shelf above the washstand... It feels like the task of all these items is to take up as little as possible space. They certainly did a great job. But as a result, the bathroom turned out to be too restrained and somewhat soulless. Neither the large deep blue floor tiles nor the small vertical border on the walls could liven up its atmosphere.
Cost of floor installation work
| Type of work | Area, m2 | Price, $ | Cost, $ |
| Cement screed device | 34,5 | 10 | 345 |
| Coating waterproofing device | 4,4 | 4 | 17,6 |
| Thermal and sound insulation device made of mineral wool mats (loggias) | 7,5 | 2 | 15 |
| Plywood flooring with glue and fastening | 20,2 | 4,7 | 95 |
| Installation of parquet flooring | 20,2 | 24 | 484,8 |
| Flooring with ceramic tiles | 26,6 | 16 | 425,6 |
| TOTAL | 1383 | ||
Cost of materials for flooring
| Name | Quantity | Price, $ | Cost, $ |
| Sand concrete "PILOT PLANT OF DRY MIXTURES" | 1400kg | 0,05 | 70 |
| Waterproofing FEIDAL (Russia) | 6l | 37 | 222 |
| Hardwood plywood, 12mm | 10 sheets | 12 | 120 |
| Parquet board (TARKETT SOMMER, Sweden) | 20.2m2 | 38 | 768 |
| Parquet varnish (KIILTO, Finland) | 9l | 7 | 63 |
| Porcelain tiles (REVIGRES, Portugal) | 26.6m2 | 32 | 851,2 |
| Tile adhesive "SARATOV" | 150kg | 0,4 | 60 |
| TOTAL | 2091,2 | ||
While I was observing the sights, my design guide said: “I remember that there was such shabby linoleum everywhere here (now the flooring of the apartment consists of a zone-based combination of bleached oak parquet and porcelain tiles) and there was dull furniture along the walls covered with worn out wallpaper in stripes, creating a completely slum feeling. It seems to me that now the apartment’s style is far from high tech, despite its almost extreme laconicism, complete acceptance of modern materials and undoubted minimalism. In our internal use, we called this kind of design light modern. Actually, to be fair, this work should have taken at least four full months. And we only had three for everything before the notorious turnkey delivery. Do you know what was the most important thing for me here, as at any other site? Logical architectural organization of space. In my opinion, design should be, first of all, architectural. I don’t accept design as decoration. Form required. Plus classic benefits, strength, beauty. Organically, I can’t stand it when, let’s say, some fluff is hung on some strings, or shreds are nailed onto a screen: that is, when what is happening is not serious work on the structural arrangement of housing, but the varnishing of an “unreasonable” space. I don’t like this “make-up” approach to business. Of course, someone is impressed: fast, catchy. But all this is so short-lived, superficial and does not imply any content. In general, people often suffer from marathon runners, this is obvious, especially today, in the wake of the construction boom.”
I listen respectfully and finally look into the storage room from the hallway, sincerely surprised by its spaciousness, and look around at the entire interior visible from the door. Of course, not “make-up”, but truly useful, durable and beautiful.
Cost of electrical installation work
| Type of work | Quantity | Price, $ | Cost, $ |
| Wire installation | 340 linear m | 3,5 | 1190 |
| Installation of electrical points "INTERELECTROKOMPLEKT" (Russia) | 32 pcs. | 5 | 160 |
| Installation of the INTERELECTROKOMPLEKT electrical panel | 1 set | — | 170 |
| TOTAL | 1520 | ||
Cost of electrical installation materials
| Name | Quantity | Price, $ | Cost, $ |
| Electrical cable and accessories | 340 linear m | 0,9 | 306 |
| Electrical panel, RCD, automatic machines "INTERELECTROKOMPLEKT" | 1 set | 180 | 180 |
| Electrical installation products "INTERELECTROKOMPLEKT" | 32 pcs. | — | 290 |
| TOTAL | 776 | ||
Cost of plumbing work
| Type of work | Quantity | Price, $ | Cost, $ |
| Installation of water supply pipes | 27 linear m | 10 | 270 |
| Installation of sewer outlets | 9 linear m | 3 | 27 |
| Installation of distribution manifold | 2 pcs. | 8 | 16 |
| Toilet installation (Finland) | 1 PC. | 50 | 50 |
| Installation of a washbasin | 1 PC. | 50 | 50 |
| Bath installation | 1 PC. | 90 | 90 |
| TOTAL | 503 | ||
Cost of plumbing fixtures and materials
| Name | Quantity | Price, $ | Cost, $ |
| Metal-polymer pipes | 27 linear m | 6 | 162 |
| PVC sewer pipes | 9 linear m | 5 | 45 |
| Washbasin, toilet, bathtub (IDO, Finland), faucets | 1 set | 870 | 870 |
| TOTAL | 1077 | ||
The editors warn that in accordance with the Housing Code of the Russian Federation, approval of ongoing reconstruction and redevelopment is required.
Architect: Vladimir Naumov
Architect: Ekaterina Eropkina
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Classic curtains in the bedroom
Such curtains will fit perfectly into any interior, you just need to choose the right color and texture of the fabric.
Small patterns or slightly noticeable textures, bed shades or monochromatic muted colors are the main aspects of a classic interior.
DIY bedroom decor photo
A small room will require special attention. There should not be a clutter of decoration elements here, otherwise it will seem very tiny; the decor of a small bedroom requires special taste and a sense of style. A small painting at the head, several framed photos, wall lamps, and mirrors will visually expand the room.
To decorate the wallpaper in the bedroom, choose light colors; a horizontal pattern will “stretch” the room, a vertical pattern will make it taller. It is better to take matte wallpaper; excessive shine is tiring and annoying. The fabric texture gives a feeling of comfort, warmth, and soulfulness. This is exactly what is achieved when arranging the bedroom.
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French curtains in the bedroom
Another name is “Marquise”; these curtains have an abundance of folds, flounces and ruffles.
Nowadays they look less pompous, with elegant draperies and flowy materials. This option is suitable for interiors with luxurious decoration, but lightness and airiness are also inherent in such curtains.
Modern window design with French touches looks elegant and chic.
Finishes and accessories
Just like the right accessories can turn a little black dress into a stunning outfit, carefully chosen curtain rods, hinges, cords, embellishments and trim can turn a simple or inexpensive window treatment into a statement piece.
But use them in moderation—remember: nothing looks worse than too much jewelry!
In the photo, an elegant carved holder in combination with simple cotton curtains attracts attention. Sometimes such jewelry is a chance find (long live thrift stores and antique shops!), and sometimes it is the result of a long search in specialized stores.
Sometimes such jewelry is a chance find (long live thrift stores and antique shops!), and sometimes it is the result of a long search in specialty stores.
Don't limit yourself to retailers, also look into the clothing departments where you can find sequins, ribbons and lace trim.
You can also make the necessary design details yourself, turning objects such as shells, stained wood, glass polished by the sea, or “witch stones” (pebbles with holes in the middle) into decorations for curtains or curtains.
Remember that the simpler the fabric and style of the curtains, the more attention will be given to their decoration. Conversely, on a more elegant curtain these details will be less noticeable.
The variety of options for designing curtains in the bedroom allows everyone to choose what they like and suit the interior.
Japanese curtains in the bedroom
This unusual version of curtains will fit perfectly into a minimalist interior. They are straight fabrics without a single fold, with high-quality weighting agents.
The design is attached to a multi-level cornice, thanks to which the curtains remain perfectly smooth when moving. Such curtains will highlight the laconic design of the bedroom.
Stained glass door leads to a fairy tale
Decorative inserts made of colored glass can decorate doors of both classic and modern design; the main difference is the pattern. Glazing opening options:
- minimal (narrow long insert);
- maximum (full glass door);
- intermediate (the top of the door leaf, its half, a significant part).
A glass door leaf without a solid base can only be turned into seamless etched, sandblasted, film stained glass or a painted version; here the main criterion is safety of use. But the classic door will withstand any option - its strength characteristics are sufficient for a type-setting stained glass element.
A special decoration of a large house can be stained glass partitions - double hinged doors built into the walls with glass inserts. Such designs easily combine several rooms, creating a suite of halls for receiving a large number of guests.
Roller blinds, pleated blinds and Roman blinds
This subtype has completely different curtains for windows, but they are united by a similar mechanism. When opened, they are canvases, most often the size of a window, which can be adjusted using a mechanism.
In the roll mechanism, all the fabric is hidden in a special box, which can be of different colors and textures. Roman blinds fold into neat folds at the top.
The fabric for such curtains is not ordinary - it is dirty and dust-repellent of a new generation, plus there are weights at the bottom so that the curtains do not deform.
Color spectrum
The color of the walls in the room will affect your overall well-being and mood. Yellow creates a feeling of happiness and contentment. Green is associated with nature, the foliage of trees, it is neutral.
The blue color reminds of the blue sky, evokes calm and tranquility. Blue has no place in the bedroom, it can make you depressed. But the walls, even painted in the right color, without decorative elements seem boring and bare. A little skill in drawing and the ability to hold a brush in your hands will help correct the situation and make the wall decor in the bedroom original and effective.
Curtains by fabric type
When sewing curtains, both heavy, dense fabrics, such as polyester, jacquard or gabardine, and completely weightless materials, such as veil and organza, are used.
Natural or synthetic materials, the main thing is that the curtain fulfills its main function - protection from light.
Experts prefer elastic, easily draped fabrics, and the material should be durable and wear-resistant, since curtains are not changed often.
Intimacy and Confidentiality
In a room such as a bedroom, decorating windows with stained glass can become indispensable if we are talking about the first floors or houses where the distance to other people's windows is small. Agree, it’s difficult to feel comfortable if the first thought that comes to your mind when entering a room concerns the need to close the curtains.
Colored glass will relieve apartment owners in modern new buildings and owners of private houses from the need to constantly think about protecting their personal space. Depending on the location of the home and the tastes of its inhabitants, different technological solutions will be used. For example, if your apartment is on the ground floor and its windows face directly onto a busy sidewalk, which is not even separated from the house by a small lawn, then frosted glass will help out. It is characterized by minimal transparency: allowing light to pass through, it remains impenetrable to view.
If the windows are not so close to passers-by, then you can limit yourself to only a small inclusion of colored transparent elements, which will still significantly impede visibility. Compositionally, the design can occupy the entire window or be located along its perimeter, cover it on one side, decorate the corners, etc. The artists of the Steklosfera studio solve this issue individually in each individual case.
Blinders by color
Curtains should be in harmony and be one with all other items and accessories in the bedroom. The latest trends among designers are light shades to expand the space.
A new material in the field of textile products is Black Out curtains. Such curtains do not transmit sunlight by 90%, can be of completely different colors and textures, do not wrinkle, and are durable.
Provided you have excellent taste and patience, you can try making curtains yourself.
Instructions on how to properly decorate a window with your own hands include the following steps:
- Imagine the final look of your window, take into account the general concept of the room, color scheme, look at expert advice for beautiful design on the Internet.
- Take measurements. (Height and length of the window, distance from the cornice to the floor)
- Buying fabric. More often, the curtain consists of 2 panels (1 cm from the floor and 15 cm on the sides of the window). Consider the material for the hem and drapery (at least 1.5 lengths).
- Sewing.
- Ironing and decoration.
Arguments against: rational reasons or habit
Residents of Russia are in no hurry to turn their beds with the head of the bed facing the window. There are many arguments in favor of preserving traditions, but there are also constructive objections that give hope for changing the situation.
With panoramic glazing Source behance.net
Many people think that this layout is inconvenient; The most common objections we hear are:
Drafts
The main argument, especially in the mouths of the older generation. The reluctance to move the bed to the window is explained by the fear of catching a cold: in winter it blows cold, and in summer deceptively warm air currents pose a danger.
However, modern window systems reliably protect against drafts; many of them are equipped with ventilation functions. Ventilation systems maintain the desired air quality without opening windows.
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Heating radiators
Most often, radiators are installed under a window opening, and in most cases this is the optimal placement location. In many regions, radiators operate for six to seven months a year, and all this time they dry the air. It is believed that sleeping close to a radiator is uncomfortable and is fraught with headaches and skin problems.
If you cannot move radiators, do not deprive yourself of the opportunity to place a bed under a window. You don’t need to push the bed too close, just move it some distance away. A high headboard will provide additional protection.
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Proper ventilation and a humidifier will help smooth out the effects of dry air. You don't have to open a window to let in some oxygen; fresh air will flow automatically, and the negative impact of radiators will be neutralized.
Difficulty accessing the window
Often, owners refuse to move the headboard to the window for practical reasons: it becomes inconvenient to water the flower, close the curtains, or even just look outside. The problem is solved in the same way as in the example with the radiator. It’s worth moving the bed 15-20 cm from the window sill, and comfort is restored, and new habits will form in a couple of weeks, and you will stop noticing the “inconveniences”.
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Bright light
The problem of annoyingly bright morning sun exists in both rural and urban areas, where it is often exacerbated by nighttime street lighting. Standard conservative curtains do not help (even if you sleep in the other corner of the room). To solve the problem, it is important to choose the right curtains; Several options are possible:
- Sew or order a set of lined curtains . Such models are unusual for us, but are widespread in the northern countries (Denmark, Britain). Sewn from dense fabrics, they protect not only from light, but also from drafts.
- For a bedroom with a bed near the window, sun-protection roller blinds (roller blinds) or day-night blinds . They are available in different colors and will fit into any interior, and the blackout coating is guaranteed to keep the bedroom dark.
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- Lovers of eco-themes will appreciate bamboo roller blinds . If you don't like the look of roller blinds, pay attention to Roman blinds. They are fixed at different levels and are suitable for all types of interiors.
- Curtains made of blackout fabric are sewn from dense, light-proof material, the basis of which is double-weave satin fiber. This window decor perfectly retains light; Depending on the number of layers, shading reaches 80%. The model range allows you to choose colors for any style.
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See also: Catalog of companies that specialize in windows and doors
Internal discomfort
Sometimes the reluctance to reshuffle is explained by psychological discomfort. The open space above your head creates a feeling of danger, and even the prospect of admiring the starry sky will not help.
The problem is especially relevant for residents of the first floors and the private sector. What prevents you from sleeping is the fear that someone might look into the room and that someone will be next to you. In this case, you shouldn’t go ahead and find another place to sleep.
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