Gorgeous Decorative Window Films - Transform Your Windows Instantly

There’s plenty of reasons why you might want to use decorative window film in your home:

Here’s some of the advantages:

• looks beautiful from inside and out
• solves the problem of a window that can't be fitted with a curtain or blind - i.e. loft window,etc
• can enhance your privacy, depending on design. 
• keeps your room cool in summer by filtering the sunlight and  warm in winter by helping minimalise heat loss through the window.
• some products filter UV rays
• quick and relatively easy to apply
• no need for adhesive - peels off  and can be reattached
• is an aid to safety when attached to a clear, plate glass door.

Now the beauty of stained glass can enhance your interior - it might be your living room or study, your hall or kitchen and bathroom.

You might be a student living in one room with nothing to gaze out on but an ugly blank wall or a depressing car park!  Perhaps as a nurse you are living in rooms in the hospital and things could do with a bit of a 'lift'!

It's now possible to give yourself that little bit of luxury and beauty because decorative window film comes in a variety of designs and it's economical too.

If it's maximum privacy you need, the design of your window film should be quite dense - like the picture above for instance, or at least the blank spaces on the design should not be transparent.

The most efficient window films for maximum privacy are the 'etched glass'  or 'frosted glass' window films.  These come in a variety of designs - some are very plain and functional, whilst others are 'etched' with leaves, flowers etc.

Even the plainest  frosted or etched window films are very beautiful because of the way they softly filter the light into your room, hallway, shower - where ever you choose to place them.  They also have a calming effect and the simplicity of etched and frosted window films echoes the need of many people for a simple, serene and minimalist interior.

If you like 'big and bold' then striking window film designs, like the one shown below, are for you!

Naturally, they look at their most amazing in a room that can really take it and isn't going to be overwhelmed by the design.

These kinds of designs are wonderful for conference rooms and large office spaces or waiting rooms in a public area.  

For the home, they need to be considered carefully and you will probably need a helping hand, or even professional help, to put up the window film on such a large space.

Not all 'stained glass' window film echoes the past.  You can express your preference for a more contemporary atmosphere  - there's plenty of up-to-date window film designs to choose from. 

Many of these modern window films can stand up to their historical rivals with their stunning jewel-like rectangles and fractured, splintered effect. They echo art styles such as Cubism and remind us of Mondrian or Picasso!

Before deciding on your window film design, here's a few things to think about  which might be helpful.

Measurements:

It's obvious really, but still worth mentioning, that accurate measurement of your window or door  space is essential!  I speak from experience, being a bit challenged in the measuring department!

You'll notice that when browsing on Amazon for window film,  you often have a choice of sizes, so check out what's the best match for your window. 

Some of these designs actually come on a roll which is handy.  If you have any left over you can always find a small piece of glass to enhance, somewhere in your home.  How about that little glass panel above the door, or the side panel by the door in the hall?

Also - many of these firms will actually custom-make the design to your measurements!

Applying the Decorative Window Film

It's easy to apply the film as long as you take it slowly, make sure it's going on straight and don't pull the whole of the window film off the backing sheet and then try to apply it.  (Again, speaking from experience...I actually did this...).  Just peel a little at a time, pressing it on with a cloth to iron out any bubbles and work your way down from there.   The best advice here -  read the instructions carefully!

There are some gadgets on the market to make this process easier. 

Decorative window glass film can enhance your home in so many way.  Your interior could be more private, more colourful and more restful -  whilst from the outside your windows will look stunning in the evenings when your lights go on.

Your home will be safer too, when the window film is applied to places which people need to be aware of.

Most importantly, if you don't like your current design, unlike real stained glass or etched windows, these are so easily removed and replaced.  

But you probably won't be doing that too often!