As time goes by things evolve. The simple art pieces of bygone years are still available, but now it is possible to find faux stained glass windows. These are less common, but the evolution has gone past a poster of stained glass, it has reached the level of backlit posters that allow light to pass through.
Faux Windows: Art with an Added Purpose
Faux windows are pieces of art that give the illusion of having windows where none exist. They can brighten up otherwise stark spaces.
Faux windows solve a decorating problem in a space with no windows. Yes, normal wall art can spruce up a room, but cannot add the ambience of having a spectacular view from a window.
Several years ago the college I was teaching at moved several miles to a new campus. While many were excited to have a new building, there soon was an outcry because the faculty offices were to have no windows. Soon, a few of my colleagues discovered art designed to have the appearance of windows. In some sense a faux window can be better than a true window in that one can choose the image. Even better is one can change the wall art, thus giving the appearance of a totally different setting. One can have a beach view for a period of time, then a mountain view.
Stained Glass Windows
Choose Landscapes
What image you choose should be something that might be seen when looking at a window. Nature is great as a subject, and natural settings can transport you and your guests in a sense to landscapes you are not likely to find in your area.
I live in a swampy area, and seeing swamps by traveling just a few miles is normal. Mountains and mountain streams do not exist in this area. But it is possible to give the illusion that there is a mountain, or a mountain stream, just outside.
It is equally possible to give the illusion that there is a beach outside. And the mountain view can change to a beach view by changing the faux window.
Choose the Season
Snowy days are rare where I live, but it is possible to give the illusion of snow on the ground. Spectacular fall colors are not found this far south, but I can make it appear a grove of colorful trees is just feet away.
Choose a Cityscape
Use a faux window of a city’s skyline to give the illusion of an unobstructed view, even though the city is on a different continent. This is a wonderful way for those who have relocated to be reminded of their original home.
Start with Zazzle
Take a nice image and make a poster. Perhaps a nice garden image would work well. Below is an image at this stage of development. Then add the framing of a window. You choose the color of the wood, the width, and how many panels your window will have. Look at the above images for a finished product.
Additional Touches
If you add curtains and a valance the illusion will be more complete.
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Comments
blackspanielgalleryJun 2, 2021
VeronicaJun 2, 2021
the stained glass and Paris skyline are particularly good .
blackspanielgalleryJun 2, 2021
DerdriuMarrinerJun 1, 2021
Do the offices not even have skylights?
In particular, I find the posters with the open windows quite welcoming, and of course I like the stained glass presentations. Also, it really sounds quite charming, comforting, realistic and reassuring with the additions of curtains and valances.
blackspanielgalleryMay 29, 2021
WriterArtistMay 29, 2021