Without Curtains: 10 Original Ideas for Window Decoration

Removing curtains from the window, we lose control over the flow of daylight and room privacy. The problem can be solved with frosted glass, which protects the window from direct sunlight. It is also a good option for people sensitive to pet fur and dust. Frosted glass can be applied to only part of the window or etched with sandblasted patterns.

2. Decorative Stickers

With decorative window film, everyone can discover their inner artist. From floral patterns and inspirational quotes to colorful stained glass, a huge variety of window stickers are available in various styles and shades. Many types of film can be easily removed, allowing for easy window design changes.

3. Stained Glass

Today, stained glass art is widely used in modern interior design. It is not necessary to cover the entire window with stained glass – unique stained glass fragments can look great on specific areas of the window. Fusing, a technique involving high-temperature glass treatment, is very popular.

4. Decorative Screens

We are more accustomed to using them to cover radiators rather than windows. However, many Western designers advocate bold experiments with various window screens made from wood, plastic, aluminum mesh, metal, or laser-cut decorative elements.

Such an eye-catching screen not only protects the room from sunlight and unwanted glances but also adds a unique charm to the interior. It is also easy to maintain – just wipe off dust from time to time. The most practical ones are foldable window screens that can be easily folded and stored when needed.

5. Roller Blinds

They are not only useful for kitchens and balconies. With colorful patterns and impressive photo prints, roller blinds can become a significant accent in the interior. They allow creating your own window to Paris, New York, or Provence without weighing down the interior with fabric curtains. Some roller blind systems with reinforced extruded profiles can protect the room from break-ins.

6. Beads

Beaded curtains are often used for decorating interior doors. But they look just as good on windows, making the interior light, dynamic, and cheerful. For materials, glass, crystal, acrylic, wood, plastic, and shells work best. When choosing, consider the overall style of the room.

7. Living Plants

A windowsill filled with various indoor plants of different types, sizes, and containers is a familiar sight to everyone. It harshly disrupts the interior design aesthetics and blocks natural light flow. However, this is not a reason to give up on living window decor, which can beautifully enhance a window without curtains.

Stylishly arranged tall plants of the same kind, evenly spaced from each other, look great. In warm seasons, living decor can be placed outside the window as containers or planters fixed to the window sill.

8. Artworks

Creative individuals will surely appreciate the idea of a 'window gallery': instead of heavy curtains around the entire window perimeter, hang paintings, drawings, or tapestries. This solution works well for those with large, tall windows. The changing natural light throughout the day adds new perspectives to viewing the paintings.

9. Decorative Trim

Even a simple window without any decoration will look much fresher and more interesting when surrounded by stylish trim. Instead of typical PVC, trim can be made from tiles or decorative stone that partially decorate the wall around the window.

10. Handmade

Handmade decoration always looks unique. Garland, figures suspended on threads, thematic compositions, or hanging containers with mini-plants can be an excellent alternative to curtains. This solution is original and brings joy.