Are you arranging the living room in your home and looking for an idea to decorate the balcony window located in it? Perfect! In this guide, we tell you which window coverings are ideal for this type of room. You will also find tips on how to decorate your balcony window in your flat. Read on for tips on what to opt for.
What for the living room balcony window?
A balcony window is not only distinguished by its size - unlike other windows, it provides direct access to an outdoor space. This can be a balcony or, in the case of detached houses, also a terrace or conservatory. For these reasons, among others, it requires an appropriate setting. Remember that the balcony window decoration should fulfil several functions. Such a cover has to provide privacy and protection from intense sunlight, be functional and match the rest of the arrangement.
Wondering what to hang in your balcony window? There are at least a few possibilities, and when choosing curtains for your living room, be sure to match the style in which it is decorated:
- For a modern living room, use ribbon curtains for a minimalist window look.
- In a traditionally decorated interior, you can decorate the balcony door with classic curtains hung on a curtain rod.
- Accentuate your Scandi décor by choosing simple curtains without unnecessary decoration.
Which curtains for a living room with a balcony in a house, and which for a living room in a block of flats?
Whether you live in a block of flats or in a house with a terrace, do not underestimate the decoration of your balcony window. A cover that matches its dimensions, the rest of the arrangement and your needs will not only add style to the room, but also make it more pleasant to use.
What to decorate a balcony window in a detached house?
Do you have a spacious living room and don't know what curtains to choose for a large window? Or maybe the living room in your home is quite small and you are looking for a way to visually enlarge it with window covers? Take advantage of our suggestions:
- Fabric curtains for a large living room - such curtains will add cosiness and elegance to the interior. Depending on how the room is decorated, you can opt for a model sewn from linen, cotton, velour or practical polyester.
- Blackout curtains for maximum privacy - by covering your windows with blackout curtains, you will not only protect yourself from prying eyes of neighbours, but also provide the room with good thermal and acoustic insulation.
- Veil curtains to brighten up your living room - ideal curtains for interiors you want to optically enlarge. To intensify this effect, opt for brightly coloured curtains. What is important, such curtains expose spectacular glazing well, so they will also suit a living room with a large terrace.
Which curtains for a balcony in a block of flats? A few ways to decorate your flat with window covers
A balcony window in a flat in a block of flats also requires appropriate decoration. In such living rooms, the following will work well:
- Blackout curtains to limit the amount of light entering the room - a good choice if only because the living room in a block of flats usually has more sources of light from outside than rooms in detached houses.
- Comfortable noise-absorbing curtains - this type of modern covering reduces the noise coming from the courtyard or car park. With them, even a flat in a block of flats can become an oasis of peace.
- Transparent curtains for a small living room in a block of flats - thin fabric curtains are a good choice especially for living rooms located on higher floors, in a block of flats away from other buildings. They will also work well for balcony windows in Scandinavian and boho style interiors, where bright colours and light materials are welcome.
In a flat in a block of flats, it can be problematic not only to cover the balcony door, but also the toilet window. You will find tips on this topic in the article: What to cover a bathroom window with?
Blinds, Curtains, Roman blinds: what else can you use to cover a balcony door in the living room
Curtains are not the only way to shield your living room balcony windows. You can also opt for other window decorations such as:
- Panels - are a good option especially in modern interiors.
- Venetian blinds - another design idea with a balcony window is wooden or aluminium blinds. Not only will they give you privacy, but they are also easy to clean.
- Roman blinds - elegant and less prone to creasing than classic curtains. A balcony window decorated with roller blinds is a way to make the entire interior more functional.
- Curtains - curtains work well in both classic and modern living rooms. When else is it worth choosing them? Hanging curtains is a good idea if your flat is dark: the delicate fabrics they are made of will make the interior better lit.
You already know which curtains suit your living room balcony window!
The variety of models for curtains, drapes and other types of covers makes fitting them to your balcony window quite easy. To make it even simpler for yourself, use our tips. Make sure that the interior and the curtains form a coherent whole. Remember, too, that the functionality of the covers is of great importance - especially in small living rooms with a balcony. And if you live in an old tenement, check out our other guide: How to cover arched windows? Here we suggest how to hang curtains and roller blinds in such interiors.