Self-adhesive film is a material familiar to many. But today it is experiencing new life in a budget-friendly interior update. And kitchens too. The reason is that the quality of such materials and the variability of design are growing - you can find self-adhesive on sale not only with the usual wood pattern, but also with marble, stone, tile patterns, just plain matte or glossy surfaces. Our selection includes inspiring examples of updating kitchens using self-adhesive film.
Advantages and disadvantages of curtains in the kitchen, design of kitchen windows
Chic curtains are considered a traditional option for decorating a window opening, be it a kitchen or another room, especially since in retail outlets you can find a large number of color options, prints and the material from which they are made. The main advantages of using curtains to create a kitchen interior include the following:
- Large selection of colors. This makes it possible to select products that will most harmoniously fit into the design of the room and emphasize belonging to the chosen style.
- Maximum protection from the sun and prying eyes. Depending on the chosen model and material, it is easy to protect the kitchen from excess sun or bright street lights.
- Easy adjustment. If you choose curtains with eyelets, roller blinds or Roman curtains, you can independently regulate the room lighting.
- You can make curtains yourself. To do this, you need to take correct measurements and cut the fabric.
When using curtains to decorate a window in a kitchen with a balcony (or simply for a large window opening), you may encounter disadvantages of using textiles, among which are the following:
- absorption of odors;
- light soiling;
- difficulty in care.
You also need to take into account that if the curtains are chosen too long, then when there is a draft they can easily rise. If a hob is located nearby, the products may cause a fire.
Curtains for the kitchen should not only be beautiful, cozy, original, but also convenient for home use
Cover the floor with PVC tiles
There are vinyl coverings in the form of tiles, the size of which corresponds to the dimensions of the floor tiles. However, there are also variations for parquet. You can glue them directly onto tiles or onto boards. This will allow you to quickly and very inexpensively update and transform the floor. Of course, such a finish will not last too long, but as a temporary option it will certainly pay off.
Window decoration with balcony door
“The decor of a double-leaf kitchen window with an adjoining balcony door is done with curtains with open asymmetry”
The window-balcony opening is asymmetrical in nature, therefore, the decor of a kitchen window of this type must be done in non-standard solutions.
Kitchen window decor with balcony door
Since the doors of the structure always open inwards, there is no need to talk about ordinary curtains. They will cling, break, in general, interfere with the unhindered use of the balcony, so the design of the curtains should be chosen according to the following criteria:
- Type of window.
- Door glazing method (full - partial).
- Type of balcony (glazed or open).
- Kitchen area.
- Availability of free wall space in the window area.
Curtain decor for an open balcony
For a single-leaf window, one panel of a standard long curtain is sufficient. From the side of the sash, it is hooked with a grab and thus frees access to the balcony door.
Decorating a single-leaf kitchen window
The decor of a double-leaf kitchen window with an adjacent balcony door is done with curtains with open asymmetry. In this case, short curtains are hung on the window, and the door is hidden behind a long curtain, which, again, is held in the desired position by a tie. The presence of the latter is especially important in the case of full glazing of the door.
Curtains for a window with a balcony door
The finishing touch to the decor of a specific opening will be a lambrequin. It can be straight, thrown over like a scarf, or look like a swag. Regardless of its type, the lambrequin cannot be too long. The top edge of the door should not touch it.
Lambrequin will give your kitchen window decor a finished look
Peculiarities
Most likely, self-adhesive film is present in your apartment even if this is the first time you have heard about it. The fact is that it is intensively used in the furniture industry for the external decoration of furniture made from relatively inexpensive and environmentally friendly MDF boards. Today, not all wooden products look like wood, and the same imitation of stone on the countertop is precisely the result of gluing with such a film.
In this case, the film does not perform any functions other than decorative , that is, there must be some kind of reliable base underneath it. Repairs made with its help have a purely cosmetic effect - for example, it makes sense to cover old doors with it, which are still durable and reliable, but have become somewhat worn out over the years of use and make them blush in front of guests.
Stylistic moments
The method of decorating a kitchen window should correspond to the design style of the room as a whole.
- In a romantic setting, lace, tassels, lambrequin, and fringe should appear in this area.
- In minimalist interiors there is a place for Japanese curtains or blinds.
- The eclectic direction of the kitchen decoration is emphasized by bright accents in the area of the window opening.
The decor of the kitchen window should complement the overall style of the interior
An attention-grabbing element can be tiebacks made from a material of unusual quality or a color that contrasts with the curtains. Rhinestones and floral patterns are not alien to eclecticism, so feel free to use these details in decorating the window area.
- For a country style, look for curtains with lace inserts, frills and floral prints.
- It is quite possible to design them with embroidery in folk style.
- For a high-tech interior, metal blinds or plastic products would be an excellent solution.
- In the eastern direction, bamboo models will be appropriate.
Kitchen window decor in country style
Kitchen window decor: interesting ideas
There are many interesting options for designing a kitchen window, but when implementing them in interior decor, you need to be able to not disrupt the process of natural lighting. Sometimes, there is a need to adjust the brightness of the light flows entering the kitchen and the intimacy of the atmosphere. The specific design of the window area will help with this. It will need to be done so that it becomes part of the overall design idea.
The window decor should be in harmony with the kitchen design
For example, instead of a window sill, you can install a worktop, and move the relaxation area with a soft sofa to a less lit corner. This is a wonderful solution for arranging a small kitchen.
Relaxation area on the kitchen window sill
You can organize a small kitchen organizer on the windowsill. Plastic dividers used in dresser drawers will help to decorate it aesthetically. When decorating a kitchen window, they will look like spectacular honeycombs. In such cells you can place a lot of things that are often needed and should be easily accessible.
Storage system under the kitchen window
Proper window design will help hide a not very good view from it. This is true when outside the window looms the dirty facade of a neighboring building or an unsightly courtyard landscape of garage walls painted, not always with graffiti. Using a special film will help. The presence of a sticky base allows you to attach it directly to glass. The film harmonizes perfectly with all types of curtains and blinds. It can have the most ornate patterns or imitate cut glass.
Stickers on the kitchen window will help hide the ugly view from the window
The following types of film can be used to decorate a kitchen window:
- Translucent.
- Sprayed.
- Colored.
- Slightly shaded.
Matte film for kitchen window
With their help you can create a stained glass effect on glass. It is enough to take a film of several colors and, having cut pieces of any shape from its canvases, assemble them into a solid puzzle. Moreover, it is not necessary to observe any proportions and symmetry. Everything can be done completely abstractly.
Using color film you can create a stained glass effect
Another important element of window decor are curtains. They bring homeliness to the kitchen and harmony to the atmosphere, so it’s worth talking about textiles in the window area in more detail.
Changing functionality
Modern approaches to the production of PVC structures have made it possible to produce windows of any architectural shape and a wide variety of proportions. This allows even in old multi-apartment buildings to replace traditionally rectangular window frames with rounded options, if, of course, this is required by the interior design feature.
Round kitchen window
If you want to make your kitchen window a real compositional center, then you need to start with general points and, first of all, decide on the stylistic issues of decor.
Original kitchen window decor
Think about what the frames for the kitchen window will be made of? You will have to choose between:
- PVC profile.
- Wood species.
Wooden window frames
The first option is more relevant, since the profile can be given any tint nuances, which will allow the structure to ideally fit into the interior color scheme. This is done using self-adhesive film.
The PVC profile can be given any shade
When decorating a kitchen window, you can play with the glass and make it quite unusual:
- Tinted.
- Mirrored.
- With an antique effect.
- With an image.
- With painting.
- With stained glass.
- With silk-screen printing.
Stained glass windows are the main decorative accent
However, while chasing non-standard and original design, do not forget that the window should remain a functional part of the space. No, the conversation now is not about its role in lighting the kitchen, although we shouldn’t forget about that either, but about turning the window into a sought-after and significant part of the overall interior. Now you will understand what we are talking about.
A kitchen window can serve more than just a decorative function.
Window-table
The dining area serves as the central element in the kitchen. It is around him that the rest of the situation is formed. Household members love to relax on the corner sofa, and it’s also nice to sit with friends in such a “corner.” Now imagine that there is absolutely no room for even a modest table in your kitchen. The window sill will help you not to be left without a relaxing island; you just need to reorganize it into a full-fledged tabletop. The material, color, size and shape of the countertop in the decor of the kitchen window will be selected based on the overall stylistic decision of the rest of the space. It is better if a stone is chosen for this role. An alternative to it can be a laminated surface and plastic.
Window sill converted into dining table
Window-sofa
The presence of a wide, low window sill will allow you to turn the window into a cozy sofa. Place comfortable pillows, cover the windowsill with a soft mat, hang airy curtains and organize evening lighting. The sofa on the window is ready! You can move a table to it or go further and make it in the form of a transforming structure that will appear in the kitchen interior strictly as needed.
A low window sill serves as a sofa
Shelf window
This method of decorating a kitchen window will be appreciated by owners of small spaces. It allows you to functionally use empty walls in the window area. To organize such a solution, you will need to expand the window sill along the entire length of the wall surface and install furniture modules of appropriate sizes. A window framed in a wooden, plasterboard, or plastic niche acquires a special sophistication, and you get the opportunity to comfortably store a variety of jars, dishes, utensils in the resulting cells, or simply leave the system for placing cute decorative elements.
Practical kitchen window rack
Window-garden
This popular method of finishing windows is also applicable in the kitchen, especially if the latter is spacious. Plants can be placed not only on the window sill itself, but also by creating a system of ladder-type shelves to expand the green space around the perimeter. It is important to resolve the issue of lighting this area so that it emphasizes the beauty of the decorative design of the area even in cloudy weather. Place a table and chairs in this area and you will have something similar to a garden gazebo. Gatherings at it will be associated with drinking tea in the fresh air.
The garden window will solve the problem of landscaping the space
This is only a small part of the possible interior solutions for the window area, however, even these simple manipulations can change the usual kitchen space and add piquant details to its interior.
Decorate facades
The doors of the set can be subjected not only to painting, but also to other finishing. For example, cover it with thick vinyl wallpaper. This method is suitable only for those cabinets that are located away from the sink and stove. Also, facades can be covered with PVC film or fabric (the fabric is varnished on top), faced with mosaics, sheathed with planks, etc.
Design examples
In skillful hands, self-adhesive film is no longer just a means to restore the appearance of the kitchen, but also a great way to make it beautiful and unique. Most often, of course, natural patterns are used - either flowers , as in the first example, or fruits and vegetables , which lifts the mood and improves appetite.
However, no one is stopping you from decorating the kitchen in accordance with your own idea of how this room should look. No more standard solutions - for example, if you like urbanism, you can delight yourself with the landscapes of a metropolis even in a provincial town.
The main thing is to do it carefully and tastefully, as in the second example, without going too far, otherwise it will only get worse.
With the help of film, you can repair almost any surface, even those that are not necessarily related specifically to the kitchen - for example, the same doors. In addition to the fact that they will no longer look shabby, now such an accessory can become a real decoration of the room and its main accent, which is clearly confirmed in photo number three.
You will learn even more about self-adhesive film for the kitchen in the following video.
