Fake windows in the interior
Every day, designers find extraordinary ways to transform the space. For example, they decorate the walls with fake windows. It turns out that this technique works not only to create a pleasant atmosphere in the interior, but also can change the space for the better..
Design tricks: where a false window comes in handy?
The false window can also be used as a clothes hanger
By using a false window in a small room, you can create the feeling of an open and expanded space. Photo printed images or mirrored surfaces are especially good in these cases..
False window
If the room has two narrow windows and there is a small space between them, then it is easy to combine them using a false window. You get the effect of a panoramic window. In this case it is also good to use the mirrored option..
False decoration will help get rid of the feeling of a dead space and let air into it when there are no traditional windows in the room or the bed is in an alcove. If you equip a false window with lighting, then you can create the effect of a real window..
Fake windows can act as a headboard
A false ceiling window is one of the favorite design tricks that visually makes a room look taller. Usually, for these purposes, photomurals with the image of the sky, clouds, stars are used..
False window on the ceiling
What are the false windows?
There are several main types of false windows:
• Drawn fake windows. They make the interior stylish, add warmth and comfort to the space.
• A false window in a niche. If you make a window sill, put flowers on it, decorate it with a curtain and light it up – the effect will be amazing.
• Mirrored windows. Expand boundaries and make space brighter.
• False window with a frame on smooth walls. To enhance the effect, you must use real glass. The only drawback of this design is that it cannot be illuminated..
• Constructions with stained-glass windows of arched, round or semicircular shape. It is mainly used for false transom.
False window in the interior of the kitchen
Fake window with glass
Mirror false window
An old window frame is useful to create a false window.
Keeping up with the times
Wall murals, drawings and mirrors can create a beautiful illusion, but LCD or plasma panels give a more realistic live effect. In such a window, you can watch how it rains, clouds float, cars and ships move. For this option, you will need a special software system that is not cheap..
Liquid crystal false window on the ceiling
Useful advice
If you want to emphasize the style, choose images for the false window in accordance with your interior. For example, in the Provence style, a landscape with a lavender field is appropriate, and in a nautical style, a beautiful view of the ocean. In an industrial style, paintings with cars and skyscrapers look good. The theme of nature will fit into any interior.
Industrial style false window
Rustic fake window
A large mirror in a massive frame can also be used in the interior as a fake window
Frames for false decorations can be made from old windows, doors or wooden planks. Also, moldings will perfectly cope with this task..
False window from an old frame with glass
Stylish false window
False window made of mirrors in massive wooden frames
If everything is in order in the interior with windows, then you can think of such an element as shutters, which can add zest to the interior. How to do it? About this our review of 15 ways to use window shutters in the interior.
