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13 Ways to Dress Wide Windows

Do you have one really long window, or a group of windows side by side, such as sliding or French doors? Wide windows can keep a room bright and showcase a gorgeous view, but they can also make you feel overwhelmed when you think about dressing them. Here are important considerations to note before purchasing window treatments:

What is your goal? Do you need the treatments to be functional, decorative, or both?

What is your budget? There are window treatment options that can showcase your windows, that could flow well with the look of your room, and that will not break the budget. Treating windows grouped together or individually can add or take away to the total cost.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

Michael Abrams Interiors

Treat multiple windows as one by pairing drapes on only the outer edges. If you need privacy or to block the light but do not want to spend the money on the amount of fabric it would take to fully open and close, create stationary drapes just one to two widths each. Layer a shade behind the drapes. If the windows are high, consider a motorized shade, which usually come with a remote control or wall switch. Some remotes can operate up to five separate windows.

Create a one-of-a-kind room with custom window treatments

Sylvia Martin

For a soft effect, hang sheers from a rod from wall to wall. Sheers do not use lining so they are less expensive to make, or buy readymade, and they do not look bulky when hung across a long window. I like the use of the grommets for long windows if not using a traverse rod because they keep a nice tall shape near the rod.

Spinnaker Development

If you have a wall of windows that almost stretch end to end, add lightweight panels between them to create an illusion that there is no break between each window. This is a great look when using non-functional (stationary) drapes because functional drapes could require more widths of fabric, which gets costly, and you end up with a bulkier look that will allow in less light. If you need privacy for this look, use a shade mounted behind the drapes. Hang the rod longer than than where the windows end to create the look of wall-to-wall windows.

sususu

To keep a beautiful outside view complete, consider drapes pulled back to one side. You will want to use a traverse rod vs. a traditional rod because the traverse rod does not have the brackets that stop long windows from fully opening and closing.

Traverse rods come in decorative and plain versions. Open and close your treatments with the pull of a cord or twist of a wand. The cord or wand runs through a pulley system in the rod, which slides the drapery hanger hooks along a track. They stack back nicely.

Stonewood, LLC

If you want the look of drapes that are nonfunctional, but do not want to have the rod go all the way across your wide windows, consider getting two smaller rods long enough for a single panel each. If you're using wood rods, you can cut them to the size you need.

Anne Rue Interiors

For windows grouped together along a long wall with a uniquely shaped window in the center, you can add a wood or metal pole with a drape over just each side window. Leave the uniquely shaped window alone because it is so interesting by itself.

To allow light in and still be able to showcase a great view,

try a valance

. When you measure for the height it will be, add more inches if you can to mount it closer to the ceiling so the windows look taller. Valances should cover any blinds or shades you may want to add underneath. You do not need to spend a lot on the blind or shade underneath your valance, because it won’t show when not in use.

If you’re looking for the most convenient window covering ever, consider motorized blinds

A cornice is another option. Yes, unless you know how to create a cornice, they are custom creations, but cornice boards do not require a lot of fabric or sewing, so they are not as costly. You can add pretty trim and design the shape. Measured and installed correctly, they will hide any functioning blinds or shades.

Amelia Bennett

A window scarf draped across a long window will create an elegant yet lightweight look. Unlike a valance, it will let more sunlight through.

Anna Lattimore Interior Design

A wide group of windows can look so much cleaner and elegant when addressed as one big window. For example, a roman shade across a few windows adds scale and height if mounted a bit higher than the window, creating a lovely look.

Studio Marcelo Brito

If you need multiple roman shades to fill a wide wall of windows, make sure you choose a pattern that allows you to stack each shade next to each other so it feels like one long shade. When there are no breaks in between each shade, your window looks streamlined.

Tip: Don’t forget to hang them higher than the windows if your windows are low. When measuring the height you need for the shades, be sure to include the extra material to cover the gap between ceiling and top of the window.

COOK ARCHITECTURAL Design Studio

These balloon-shade valances connected to stretch across the bank of smaller windows creates a grander look. Again, you can hide privacy blinds behind each window.

Summerour Architects

For wide, uniquely designed windows that do not require privacy, opt for simply painting the trim for architectural interest.

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Curtains for Large Windows With Big Impact

By Rachel Brown | Published on

Large windows make a dramatic style statement, but curtains for large windows, present a challenge to cover. These windows are difficult to dress because there is not always a natural break to separate window treatments.

Depending on the style, most of the large open windows require more dramatic window treatments. However, like normal windows, you need the ability to cover large windows to maintain privacy and to control the amount of natural light that comes into your rooms.

Challenges of Curtains for Large WindowsCurtains In

Hanging curtains

Large windows, unlike standard windows, do not always have natural definition for the curtain rods to follow. Therefore, curtain rods for large windows may need to be custom fit or manufactured to a specific design to fit the large window shape.

Definition

As stated, standard windows have definition built into their design. In contrast, it can be difficult to know how to place the window curtains to set off the window to its best advantage. For example, curtains for large picture windows will need to create their own definition rather than rely on molding to know where the curtains should begin and end.

Shade and privacy

As there is more window to cover, large windows present a greater challenge in terms of creating privacy and shade.

Purchasing curtains

Many times, standard curtains will not fit a large window. Therefore, you will need to get curtains for big windows custom made or buy them from a more expensive retailer to find the size you need.

Curtain Ideas for Large WindowsEmily Clark

Curtains for large windows can be problematic, but they are also the opportunity to create a dramatic focal point for your room. We have gathered some pictures of rooms with large windows with beautiful window treatments for your inspiration.

Large Window Curtains from the Ceiling

One of the easiest ideas for covering large windows is to attach the curtains to the ceiling. This designer chose blackout curtains in a neutral shade.

This keeps the attention on the view outside rather than on the window coverings themselves.

Attaching the curtains to the ceiling also avoids the problem of having to fit curtains for windows with unusual shapes.

Curved Large WindowsAbda Custom Window Fashions

If you have curved windows, you can opt to hang curtains above or below the curve. In this room, the interior designer hung the curtain rod above the entire set of wide windows.

This way, you can utilize curtains that have a simple design rather than finding curtains that have a custom design.

Tone-on-Tone Sheer CurtainsStaprans Design

If you have large windows that you want to remain the focal point but still need a way to cover them when needed, consider sheers.

These sheer curtains fade into the background because they are the same color as the walls.

This way, the curtains have a minimal impact on the interior design, but they are functional in that the owners can pull them across the windows when they want shade or privacy.

Cafe Curtains on Large WindowsPeaHen Pad

If you are trying to cover larger windows on a budget, try fitting them with café curtains. This owner used a long curtain rod with long curtains on the sides to create a cohesive look for the window.

Then, they added café curtains to the lower half of each window to give the room privacy when needed.

Roman Shades for Large WindowsHomes to Love AU

If you want a minimal look that is still luxurious, try roman shades for wide windows. While not curtains per se, these window coverings are simple but functional.

If you want added elegance, use a fabric with a distinctive pattern like the pattern of greenery on these window shades.

Curtains for Large Living Room WindowsPalmetto Window Fashions

If you want your curtains to be aesthetic rather than functional, you can try to cover just a portion of your window. This works well in a place like a living room where you don’t need as much privacy.

Also, this could work if your home is situated in a rural setting without close neighbors. For example, this homeowner placed a short curtain rod on each side of the window and fitted curtains on either side.

These curtains are not functional for privacy or shade, but they do accent the window and create an inviting look for the living room.

Valance for Large Windows

Here is another great idea if you don’t need shade from the sunlight or the privacy that curtains provide. The bay window in the dining room space has a challenging shape.

The homeowners opted for the simple valance window treatment to frame the window.

Also, this curtain design does away with the need for the curtain rod. Instead, there are knobs where the valance can attach to create the swagged design.

Blinds and Curtains for Large WindowsZulufish

The homeowner for this space, used a mixed approach for this bay window. Bay windows are challenging because of their shape and size.

However, if you use long curtains at the opening for the window, and use blinds on the other windows, it creates a stylish look that is unique and more budget-conscious.

Large Angled WindowMillar Howard Workshop

Covering this large triangular-shaped window in the cottage bedroom must have been a challenge for the Millar Howard Workshop.

However, the final design for the window sets this room apart. They custom fit a separate panel for each section of this window.

When anyone wants to create more privacy and shade from the sun, you release the tie-backs that hold each panel in place.

Curtains for Large Bay WindowsJay Jeffers

If you want to hide the hardware for the window curtains, add a pelmet header to the top of the window. That way, you can add window hardware that is less attractive like a curtain track.

The strategy that Jay Jeffers chose to cover this large window was to mount the window and pelmet in front of the bay window.

This keeps the curtain design simple but still allows you complete coverage.

Elegant Drapes for Large WindowsRachel Kate Design

This historic home has large arched windows. Rachel Kate Design used luxurious silk drapes inset into the window frame.

These curtains are not movable, but you can take them up or let them out for more or less coverage.

If you like this look, choose silk or velvet curtains for the most elegant look.

Continuous HardwareUrban Restoration

Curtains for large picture window designs are challenging because they have no defined molding to create breaks for curtain placement. In this room, the designer wants to highlight the window rather than the curtain.

Thus, they used a continuous rod with a corner curve to allow the owners to pull the curtains across the large window when they didn’t need it.

In addition, they can also pull the curtain to the end of the picture windows when they want to enjoy the view. This way, there is no need to rely on window framing for curtain placement.

Curtain for Large Windows in Historic HomesBailiwick Interior Design

In many historic homes, windows have a unique style and shape, and they are also drafty. In order to keep a room warm, curtains are a necessity. For this room, the customer wanted as much color as the designer could provide. Yet it was important to keep the lovely window as open as possible. 

The designer chose to use curtains on an adjustable rod to allow the owner to open and close as desired while still keeping the room cozy. The vibrant color of the curtains complements the colorful décor throughout the room.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)FAQ

How do you hang curtains in a large window?

You have a couple of different options to hang curtains in a large window. First, you can use a rod either over the whole window or part of the window. Depending on how large your window is, you may need brackets spaced along the top of the window to keep the rod from bowing. You can also attach the curtains to the window itself. This works well if you don’t need to move the curtains across the window to cover it. Instead, you can keep the curtain pulled away from the window with tie backs.

What can I use to cover a big window?

The best way to cover a large window is with curtains, blinds, or shades. You can also choose a combination option like curtains and shades for a more custom look.

What curtains are in style 2022?

Curtains that are neutral in color and have a simple style are the most popular choices for homeowners in the current day.

How many curtains do I need for a large window?

How many curtains you need depending on the look you want to create as well as the exact size of the window. In general, you want your curtains to be at least double to triple the size of the window. Therefore, if your window is 36″ wide, your curtain panels need to measure at least 72-108 inches wide. This is to ensure that you can close the curtain to cover the entire window.

How far should a curtain rod extend past the window?

In general, your curtains will be open during the day. Therefore, your rods need to extend far enough past the window frame to allow the curtains to gather without covering the window. Thus, make sure that your rods extend at least 10 inches beyond the window frame.

Look on the bright side; if you have large windows, remember that they add wonderful benefits of light and outdoor views to your rooms.

Also, they create a stunning focal point for the room. Of course, creating a covering for them can be a challenge, but with the right tools, it is possible.

All things considered, it is better to have the problem of trying to create curtains for large windows than to not have these stunning windows at all.

new life of frames and glasses

Wall shelf

An ordinary wooden window will become the basis for the manufacture of hanging shelves. Here you can place seedlings, blanks, tools, put souvenirs or photographs. Before work, it is better to clean the frames themselves from old paint and saturate them with stain so that the product looks more stylish. In addition, it is convenient to put flower pots on such shelves. You can also use them as room decor.

Feasibility of repairing wooden windows

Do-it-yourself restoration of wooden windows saves the budget and ennobles a dilapidated window structure. Before starting repairs, it is necessary to take into account the "life" of the material from which the frames are made. Larch and pine can last no more than 35 years, oak and beech - more than half a century .

The restoration of wooden windows is unlikely to lead to the desired result if:


Refurbished old window looks like new

Open cupboard

Old windows are made into beautiful vintage-style open shelving and cabinets. The cabinet can be decorated antique, for example, using the "craquelure" technique. Also, window furniture is made modern using paints, varnishes, impregnations and stains. Depending on the design, it will perfectly fit into such styles as country, provence, eco. Furniture can be decorated with fabric, ribbons, ropes, other materials.

Where you can use used plastic windows

The scope of old windows is quite large. There are not so many conditions for their reuse - you need the product to be intact, and the dimensions of the frames and openings in the new place to match. Today, used plastic windows are actively used at such facilities as:

Also, old plastic windows may be suitable for installation in another apartment, since the dimensions of the openings in many typical multi-storey buildings may be the same. However, in this case, it is recommended to first consult with a specialist who will take measurements in those rooms where the installation of used structures is planned.

Photo frame

If the unnecessary window is not too thick, it can be turned into a photo frame. The best option is to take a frame that is divided into many cells. Thick plywood is nailed to the back of the window, wooden elements are painted or decorated in some other way. Photos can be easily attached to the tree with pins, needles, buttons.

Insulation of wooden windows

High-quality repair of wooden double-glazed windows includes their insulation, which can significantly reduce heat loss at home. You can insulate windows with your own hands in several ways:

The last two methods are considered the most effective. First, the junctions of the sashes and glasses are covered with silicone sealant. Then they take a cutter and cut a recess of 5 mm around the perimeter of the sash at an angle of 450. Clean it from shavings. Consistently press, but do not stretch the PVC seal into the resulting groove.


When restoring the structure, an obligatory step is to insulate the window frame.

Table

The window frame is an excellent blank for the table. By nailing thick plywood, you can make a tabletop out of it, and then decorate it, as fantasy suggests. For decoration, decoupage, painting, varnishing, staining, carving techniques are suitable. The legs are screwed to the bottom of the product and a ready-made table for tea and coffee is obtained. Also, glass can be used instead of wood for the construction of countertops.

How are old windows disposed of?

  1. You can order disposal from a construction waste disposal company. Such firms will send your double-glazed window to the landfill for household and construction waste, that is, they will simply throw it away at a special landfill.
  2. You can rent your window to a recycling company. However, in this case, you will have to bring it to them yourself. But you will choose the safest method of getting rid of PVC structures. Recycling allows parts of a product to be used to make recycled plastic.
  3. If you decide to change an almost new double-glazed window, you can offer it to a window company. But only if it has no defects.
  4. You can also offer a solid double-glazed window to friends or acquaintances who use it in the country for glazing a house or building a greenhouse.

Pyrolysis of plastic is by far the best disposal. This is a technology that allows the decomposition of plastic to receive electrical or thermal energy, while no harmful emissions into the atmosphere occur. But, unfortunately, in our country this method is not yet applied on the required scale.

It is important to understand that by installing a PVC window in your apartment or house, you do not harm the environment in any way. On the contrary, given that the service life of products is more than 50 years, imagine how much resources will be saved during this time for heating or cooling housing. And when the service life comes to an end, it is enough just to call a specialized company that will dispose of the double-glazed window in accordance with all the rules.

Greenhouse

If the windows remain intact and do not break, summer residents actively use them. From ordinary old structures, excellent greenhouses and greenhouses for the garden and vegetable garden are obtained. You need to choose a suitable place, put stops (pillars or large stones) around the perimeter of the future structure and install frames. After you need to securely fasten the windows together with door hinges or buy other fasteners in the store. The roof can be covered with pieces of cellular polycarbonate.

Repair of a sagging sash

Movable elements of a wooden window due to shrinkage or swelling can no longer close tightly or close at all, respectively. In the first case, the problem is very easy to fix - just remove the sash from the hinges, and put a thin washer under one of them. If the sash began to wedge in the opposite place, you must either change the washer to a thinner one, or experiment with another loop.

On the other hand, if the sash swells due to moisture, a number of measures are recommended. It is advisable to make sure that the tree does not succumb to the influence of moisture from the environment, because it has a destructive effect on this material. The sash must be well dried, then treated with a moisture-proof material and installed in place. If the above problem occurs, try correcting the situation with a washer.


Planter

You can make a beautiful planter for flowers from an old frame without glass. The tree is cleaned of peeling paint, covered with a suitable paintwork material. On the reverse side of the window, loops are immediately attached for hanging planters on the wall. In each cell, the windows securely fix ready-made planters purchased in advance. Such a stand with plants will become a real decoration of the room.

What to do with old windows? Throw away or refurbish?

If your house has old wooden windows, you don't have to change them at all. Moreover, not all homeowners like PVC windows, especially when it comes to a wooden house (white plastic will simply spoil its appearance, and laminated plastic, imitating wood, will still not look so natural, natural and environmentally friendly).

The decision to repair the windows will cost much less than replacing the old windows in the house with new ones (whether plastic or wooden). It will be enough for you to do the so-called renovation or repair of wooden windows. And they can serve you for another 10 years or more.

Below we will consider the stages of such a repair and its features.

Hanger

Useful household items, such as hangers, are created from a window that has become unnecessary. It is not necessary to remove glass from the windows - it will give the design a special chic. To the frame, you only need to attach hooks and fasteners for hanging on the wall. If shutters are available, they can be sawn up and built shelves for hats and small things.

How to renew varnished wooden windows. How to renovate old wooden windows

In the past, special wooden windows were common in new buildings - the so-called "Finnish joinery". The windows have a paired design, the sashes are connected to each other by coupling screws. In the "unscrewed" state, the window sashes resemble an open book. Windows of this type are especially common in Russia. At the present time, wooden windows are still relevant. First of all, this is due to the fact that the financial condition of the majority of the population does not allow replacing wooden windows with new plastic ones.

At the present time, a large number of people tend to believe that wooden windows look much more aesthetically pleasing, and besides, they do not have a harmful effect on human health. In addition, windows in wooden frames are much more beautiful than plastic windows. Windows installed back in the 1970s, it must be said, have been well preserved to this day. They are still quite common today, and their useful properties are only slightly lost.

Work procedure.

In the past, old-style windows were insulated before the cold season began. It was carried out in the old fashioned way with improvised materials, for example, they used a self-adhesive sealant made of cellular rubber. This type of seals could be found at that time in every construction market. The only drawback of such insulation is that this kind of sealant peels off over time.

In any case, wooden frames must be painted, insulated and periodically repaired. If the frames have not rotted from time to time and have dried out, then such frames may be brought to a new state. In order for the window frame to look like new, you must first remove the old paint from it. It is recommended to remove it in several ways:

  1. wash off with solutions that dissolve the paint;
  2. scrape off the old paint from the frame with a sharp spatula;
  3. Heat up the paint with building tools and remove the burnt paint. This is the most common way.

So, after removing the paint, it is necessary to perfectly sand the wooden frame and inspect it for cracks. If there are any, they must be sealed with putty. It must be applied in a thin layer and leveled with a spatula. After the putty has completely hardened, it must be cleaned with a fine sandpaper to a smooth state. After filling, glass is inserted into the frame. They are secured with staples. The gaps formed between the glass and the glazing bead, or use sanitary silicone. Many experts welcome the use of silicone, since the silicone itself is transparent and is not visible on the glass itself. It must be carefully applied to the resulting gap between the glazing bead and the glass. Silicone can be removed with a solvent and a rag.

After the work has been done, the window frame can be varnished or repainted. When painting the frame, you must be very careful not to get paint on the glass. To avoid such a hit, it is recommended to use construction tape when painting. The frame itself during the painting process should lie on level ground, this is necessary in order to avoid paint smudges.

Insulation and other necessary works.

After the frame is in order, it is necessary to think about its insulation. The most effective method of insulation at the moment is. This technology uses a porous synthetic rubber seal. An elastic seal is inserted into the milled groove that runs along the entire perimeter of this sash. This seal perfectly closes all the cracks formed in the window frame and window sash.

Thanks to this method of window insulation. Window sashes after installing such a heater can be opened and closed without harm to windows and painted surfaces. When using this method of insulation near windows, the level of street noise entering houses is significantly reduced. So, during the insulation, parallel work is carried out to replace locks in windows, faulty headsets and damaged glass.

There have been service companies on the window market for a long time, whose activity is to repair old wooden windows. These service companies can easily remove sagging sashes, also carry out glass sealing work, and carry out durable carpentry repairs. At the present time, services for the repair of old windows and their construction are in great demand among public utilities. Everything has its time, plastic windows, which for a long time were considered cost-effective during installation, are now a thing of the past, and windows made of environmentally friendly wood take their place.

Writing board

These boards are great for schoolchildren, students and anyone who wants to get "reminders" about important things. They immediately fix the lesson schedule, the plan of affairs for the week and other tasks. A smaller sheet of plywood is attached to the old frame, firmly nailed to the base and painted with dark paint. If the board is to be fixed on the wall, fasteners must be attached to the back of the board.

Removal with preservation

Old windows are reusable if removed and preserved. WindowTrade describes such a process for old joinery. The procedure for dismantling with the preservation of PVC profile structures has much in common with the basic technology. When removing plastic windows from the opening, it is recommended:

The fixing anchors are usually removed after removing the mounting seam, which also holds the entire structure. To get to it, it is necessary to dismantle the window sills with ebbs and remove the slopes.

Panels

Antique windows and shutters make wonderful decorative panels. After processing the frames, the window cells are filled with any materials at hand, forming interesting compositions. Perfect for this purpose:

The stained-glass panel will not go unnoticed in the interior, which can be painted with acrylic paints directly on old glass.

Painting wooden windows

Most often, the repair and restoration of wooden windows ends with painting. To do this, it is recommended to use special compositions that are well resistant to temperature extremes and the effects of precipitation: oil paints, acrylic and alkyd enamels.


The coating should be applied in 2-3 layers

It is desirable to cover the windows with two or three layers of paint, diluting it as you finish . Optimum density will allow you to create a uniform, non-spreading layer. Initially, it is better to work with a more liquid paint. You should not try to immediately close all visible flaws on wooden windows, since the bulk of the initial layer will be absorbed anyway. The second layer is applied only after the first has completely dried.

It is desirable to paint the window frame with the panes removed. This will allow you to skip the unpleasant procedure for removing smudges. But if the glass has not been pulled out, then you can use a special masking tape glued close to the frame to protect them.

Storage of kitchen utensils

Old frames with hooks fixed on them are great for hanging boards, cups, ladles. The latter are screwed directly into the crossbars of the frames, having previously treated them with moisture-resistant paint. You can put such an "organizer" in the work area. You can also hang the product on the wall, which will serve as an additional decor for the kitchen.

How to properly dispose of plastic windows?

Following the US, China and Europe, companies appeared in Russia that also recycle windows. In large cities, their number is growing and in some places they even begin to compete with each other. To dispose of plastic windows and other structures, it is enough to find on the Internet the telephone number of a company specializing in the processing of such products. It's also a good idea to try calling a waste disposal company, as they may work with a construction waste disposal company.

5 ideas for a unique wooden window design: designer tips.

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  1. Windows with an individual design
  2. SHROPS / Laying
  3. stained glass
  4. Bracing and patining the frame
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due to wooden houses. For their glazing, modern metal-plastic structures are used, but only beautiful wooden windows will make the design of a house or cottage made of wood complete and harmonious.

Individually designed wooden windows

Different types of wood are used to make window frames. The cheapest and short-lived material is coniferous wood (pine, spruce). It poorly resists high humidity, is prone to mechanical damage.

Larch is more expensive, but more reliable. It is more resistant to changes in climatic conditions and deformation. During operation, its strength improves.

The most wear-resistant and durable option - elite oak frames. It should be noted that due to the density and heaviness of oak wood, its preparation takes a long time. Yes, and the fittings must comply with the technical specifications.

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A modern wooden house can be equipped with Eurobar windows. It is made from 3 layers of short lumber. Such frames can be of any size and configuration, and manufacturing technology increases the resistance of products to deformation and climatic conditions.

Eurobeam does not warp or crack, retains its shape, has good sound insulation. To fit such frames into the interior, veneer of valuable tree species is used for their decoration.

In order for a modern wooden house to meet all applicable standards and requirements, the windows must have a frame thickness of at least 78 mm, the profile perimeter must be equipped with several seals (at least 2 pcs. ).

The best way to increase the technical characteristics of wooden frames is to equip them with 1-chamber double-glazed windows with energy-saving glass or 2- and 3-chamber double-glazed windows with plain glass. Such eurowindows are easy to open and close, have a ventilation function and do not require special care. Frames for them are made of glued laminated timber of all possible types of wood. To improve the technical characteristics, wood is combined with aluminum.

For the treatment of wood, special impregnations with antifungal properties and acrylic paints are used.

One of the best ideas is to treat with polyurethane or alkyd-urethane glazing compounds. They give the wood shine, the desired color and texture, prolong its service life, protect it from atmospheric influences (UV rays, high humidity, temperature extremes, frost).

Modern wooden house can be equipped with standard rectangular or square windows. In addition, they are made in round, triangular, trapezoidal, arched and any other configuration.


We recommend that you look at the prices for wooden windows from the manufacturer "Foster Windows".


Wooden windows can have 1, 2 or 3 sashes. The opening mechanism is made hinged or rotary, with or without an impost. The tree allows you to create windows according to your own drawings and individual projects. You can choose a design for the interior in any style.

Bars / layouts

For window decoration, decorative lintels are used - bars made of metal, wood, plastic. They can be wide, narrow, straight, carved, arched, round. With their help, create any design drawings on the window leaf.

Main types of layouts:

  1. Constructive. In this case, the decor divides the canvas into separate double-glazed windows. Such structures are used for glazing large areas. Bars have a width of 56 to 160 mm.
  2. Venetian. This is a fake binding glued to glass on 1 or 2 sides. It can have a trapezoidal or semicircular section. Protrudes above the surface by 5-15 mm. The width of the slats ranges from 20 to 40 mm. Glue them on tape or silicone glue. Contact with the adhesive may reduce the thermal insulation properties of the glass.
  3. Viennese. They are placed, like the Venetian ones, but using spacers in the middle of the double-glazed window.
  4. Interglazing. These are slats that are placed inside the double-glazed window. So that the bars do not reduce the thermal insulation properties of the glasses, the distance between them must be at least 12 mm. In addition, spacers are used along the perimeter of the frame.
  5. Overhead. This is a separate frame made of metal or wooden slats, placed outside the windows at a distance of 3 mm. It is easy to attach it to a wooden box with latches or loops.

Bars for wooden windows look beautiful in the same material as the frames or in metal.

Stained-glass windows

A work of art - stained-glass windows in wooden houses, design, photos of which can be found not only on the Internet, but also in tourist guides. Modern technologies make stained-glass windows more accessible.

Stained glass is a picture or a mosaic of pieces of colored glass. Colored highlights fall on the floor and walls, decorating the interior. The image changes depending on the angle and intensity of the sun rays. In modern production, the pattern is applied to the glass surface with oil paint, resin, and a special film.

Additionally, a tin broach is used to create the contours of the pattern. Another method for creating stained glass compositions is gluing pieces of cut glass onto a glass sheet.

Stained-glass windows do not let UV rays into the house, protecting furniture, wall and floor coverings, and textiles from fading. This is a good option for choosing windows placed on the sunny side. Stained-glass windows diffuse and soften the lighting, protecting from heat, almost without affecting the illumination.

Frame brushing and patination

One of the interesting design solutions for the interior design of wooden houses is the artificial aging of window frames. The procedure allows you to emphasize the texture of the material, give it a refined and spectacular look. Aging is used in both classic and country interiors.

Patination starts with stripping and sanding. Then the surface is primed and the base paint is applied. It can be a stain or an acrylic coating. A patinating composition is applied on top. The most commonly used coating is black, silver, bronze or gold.

If it is required to darken the wood, use bituminous patina. In order to emphasize the texture - transparent acrylic, oil or wax. The composition can be applied to the entire surface or only certain parts of it. Then it is varnished, glossy or matte.

Another way to age windows is brushing. It is the removal of soft wood fibers to texturize the surface. Brushing is done with a hard metal brush. The surface is then lightly sanded to remove burrs.

After this, the patination compound is absorbed deeper. You can simply cover the frames with a double layer of varnish. Brushing is used only for processing pine, ash, walnut, oak, larch and cedar.

Elite fittings and handles

Expensive wooden windows require high-quality fittings. It is ordered at the stage of window selection. This is not only decor, but also functionality, ergonomics and ease of use. Fasteners, locks and opening mechanisms must be designed for heavy frames, operate smoothly and silently, and prevent distortion. Therefore, saving on them is not worth it.

Functional elements are often made of steel or brass. The advantage of brass is corrosion resistance and wear resistance.

Decorative fittings must externally match the style of the interior. To decorate windows made of natural wood, handles are used, made antique or with a patina effect, forged, wooden, steel or brass, inlaid with porcelain or rhinestones. You can order accessories according to historical samples or purchase antique ones.

Window sills

Even at the window selection stage, it is decided what material the sills will be made of.

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