In the modern interior, false designs are often used to visually change the space, add some zest and color to the room. One of these decorative elements is the imitation of the window.

The use of false windows can radically change the interior of the house, hide existing flaws in the decoration of the room, create an atmosphere of comfort and bring to life the most daring design ideas.

Content

1. False Window Fictional Reality
2. Varieties of False Windows
   • simulation of windows using photo wallpaper  video
   • painted fake windows  video
   • mirror imitation window 
   • ceiling false windows  video
   • simulated backlit windows  video
   • virtual false windows  video
3. Placement of false windows in the house
4. How to create a window simulation with your own hands: step by step instructions  video

False Window Fictional Reality

If you wake up in the morning, you want to see a seascape or a field with flowers from the window, then imitation of the window will be an excellent solution to the problem. False windows are able to realize the most cherished dreams.

False windows perfectly emphasize the chosen style in the interior of the room and create the effect of expanding the space. This feature is skillfully used by many designers who in practice turn a blank wall into a window into the world.

In addition to the decorative function, the window is often a lifesaver to mask some errors of the unsuccessful design of a room or building.

Situations in which window simulation is appropriate:

1. If the wall between adjacent windows is inappropriate and dysfunctional, then this distance can be made in the form of a false window. Significantly expand the space of a mirror window-fake.
2. Often work areas (library, study, workplace) are made out in small corners of the house, which do not provide a natural light source. A false backlit window will add additional lighting. Unusual realism and openness of space will create a false window with a built-in fan.
3. An indispensable element for a small room will be a false window with an image of perspective. In small rooms it is better to use pictures.
4. It will be interesting to look at the fake window in the dark corners of the rooms, the corridor.

A variety of materials to create the illusion of a window allows you to design a false window of any shape and any size. Modern software and printing technologies made it possible to transfer the window drawing to the 3D plane, which allowed to revive the picture. The proposed images are so realistic that they change not the space of the room itself, but also its perception.

Varieties of False Windows

simulation of windows using photo wallpaper

The most commonly used wallpaper for creating false windows. Imitating a window using beautiful landscapes is the fastest way to turn a dull gray view outside the window into exotic palm trees growing along the coast, an African safari or a magnificent architectural structure.

Wall murals are popular due to their limitless assortment and availability (the cost of false windows using photowall paper is lower than the cost of painted windows or windows from mirrors).

Wallpaper is glued on a flat surface, and a wooden frame or polyurethane moldings are attached at the edges. To give the window realism, you can mount the windowsill and plexiglass. The fake design can be decorated with a curtain, and put indoor flowers on the windowsill.

painted fake windows

False windows can be fully painted, including the landscape outside the window, window sill, frame, curtains and blinds.

An interesting solution is a combination of drawn window elements with real objects. For example, a painted landscape, which is decorated with a real frame. The drawn window-fake will allow you to beat an empty corner and create a colorful atmosphere in any of the rooms of the house.

Wall decoration is not a cheap pleasure, but the result will please the most demanding customers. A high-quality image brings comfort to the house, emphasizes the style and originality of the room.

mirror imitation window

Typically, a mirror is used in the interior to expand the space. Mirrored false windows are no exception.

The window is created from a solid mirror or mirror tiles. Niches for creating such a window are not provided, the mirror is mounted on a flat surface of the wall.

There are two options for mounting a mirrored false window:

1. A wooden, plastic or metal frame (solid) is mounted on a mirror attached to the wall. If the design provides for additional bindings, then they are glued on top of the mirror canvas. In conclusion, the window is decorated with window sill, curtain.
2. Initially, a frame is made into which mirror tiles are inserted (mirror plexiglass or polystyrene). The assembled structure is attached to the wall.

Mirror window-fake should not be covered with a dense curtain, otherwise it will lose its main advantage of the reflection of the room and the expansion of space

ceiling false windows

Decorative windows can be mounted both on the wall and on the ceiling. A window on the ceiling or roof opens a unique view of the cloudy or starry sky, introducing a sense of harmony and romance into the house.

It should be noted that such a design technique is used even more often than wall false windows, despite the complexity of installation.

A fake window can be created on a flat ceiling, but it will look more realistic and believable on a false ceiling. The effect of an open roof appears.

An excellent result is achieved by combining a suspended ceiling and a stretch photo canvas with the image of stars, space, sky and tree branches. The design of the false ceiling allows you to place LED backlight. The brightness level of the light can be adjusted, depending on the time of day.

simulated backlit windows

False windows with illumination close to daylight can quite replace the main lighting of the room. It is convenient to use in rooms with a lack of sunlight. In addition, such a window looks incredibly realistic.

The use of tinted, frosted stained glass windows or backlit glass adds aristocracy and sophistication to the interior of the house. False windows with the image of a spring landscape framed by illumination will dispel gloom and melancholy even on the most cloudy days.

virtual false windows

Virtual windows are perhaps one of the most technologically advanced decoration elements. To date, they have not yet received such a distribution in Russia as in Europe.

The main advantage of a virtual window is the live view from the window. You can watch how it rains, ships sail, people walk, the picture depends on the desire of the owner of the house.

The window design is represented by a liquid crystal or LCD panel, which is connected to a computer and controlled by a special program. Demonstrating video of very high quality, which makes many guests doubt the artificiality of the seen image.

Placement of false windows in the house

When planning to create an imitation of a window in the interior of a house, it is important to choose the type of false window, image and its placement in the room.

Living roomor   the hall   a room in the house where the whole family usually gathers or greets guests. Therefore, even in large rooms, there may be a lack of space. A false window with a view of the beautiful landscape with a perspective will visually expand the living room and breathe freedom into it.

It is necessary to take into account the general style of the room, furniture and the coloring of the wallpaper. The Mediterranean style can be supplemented by marine-themed wallpapers, the eco-style with a fake window overlooking the field or forest, and the urban style with modern architecture.

For the living room, a large, almost the entire ceiling, false window with a sky image is also suitable.

At registration children's room  You can use the window in a fairy tale. Kids will be happy to look for favorite characters in the magic window. Such a window will fit perfectly into the room of a young sailor or a beautiful mermaid, which is very popular among preschool children.

Well, and of course, which of us in childhood did not dream to watch amazing dreams under a clear starry sky?

For bedrooms  images of calm tones will do. It is advisable that the improvised window be framed with natural materials, such as wood, this will add warmth to the structure and fill the room with tranquility.

At the head of the bed, art painting with a window will look good. The subject should be selected taking into account the interests of the owners of the house and the style of the room.

The image of a vivid landscape with lush greenery will enliven the bedroom and become an excellent charge of vivacity and good mood for the whole day.

To bring a bright and functionally useful element to the interior cabinet  You can use an interesting fake window with backlight.

Artificial windows with a view of a modern metropolis or ceiling windows with a view of the sky will be appropriate in the office, looking at which you can be a little distracted from work and relax.

Window layout in the bathroom radically changes her perception. However, it is often not possible to establish a real window in this room for technical reasons, but the bathroom can be decorated with mirrored false windows, windows based on photo wallpaper, complementing them with lighting and various window fittings.

Imitation of a window in the bathroom, in addition to standard solutions, can also be performed with mosaic tiles matched to the tone with the main color scheme of the room.

If space permits, you can install a false window above the work surface in the kitchen. In this case, it is necessary to provide for the presence of backlight.

For small kitchens, a window is suitable, located at the entire height of the wall, this technique will help to push the limited space of the room. It is better to choose an image with a perspective that matches the color and style of the entire kitchen.

Ideal for hallway  and narrow corridor  will become a mirror window. The bottom panel of the frame can be equipped with hangers for umbrellas, hats or keys, and the mirror can be used for its intended purpose. Such an original solution will make the hallway sparkle with new colors.

How to create a window simulation with your own hands: step by step instructions

Ready-made designs of false windows with backlight are quite expensive, so it makes sense to spend a little time and create an imitation of a window with your own hands. Before you begin, you must select the desired image. You can buy ready-made murals or order prints of your favorite landscape.

The original image must be of very high quality, so that the accuracy and reality of the image are preserved during printing

To perform a false backlit window, you need to prepare:

• image of the right size;
• drywall sheet;
• roller;
• putty;
• putty knife;
• water-based emulsion and acrylic paint for painting window frames (the color is selected depending on the image and interior of the room);
• flat and round synthetic brushes;
• thermal fluorescent lamps;
• transformers;
• wooden platbands;
• dowels;
• screws;
• mounts for transformers and lamps;
• drill with a perforator;
• hammer;
• screwdriver.

Let's consider step by step how to make a simulated window with backlight:

1. We build a niche from drywall (depth about 20 cm), this will be the portal of the window. This box will subsequently be installed backlight.
2. We saw off the necessary length of wooden platbands with an electric tool (saw angle 45 degrees).
3. The prepared platbands are coated with paint on both sides in two layers.
4. The gypsum plasterboard structure must be puttied and allowed to dry, and then painted with water-based paint.
5. In the box we make markings for the installation of lamps and transformers at an angle of 45 degrees. We outline the holes for the conclusion of the wires.
6. We drill holes and insert dowels into them, fasten the fasteners.
7. We place the lamps and attach transformers between them. We collect everything into a single system, connecting the wires.
8. We conduct wires into the hole in the lower right corner and install the switch.
9. Instead of fluorescent lamps for small windows, you can use LED strip.
10. We attach the photopanel to the drywall construction with screws.
11. We fasten the platbands around the perimeter of the window construction.
12. Screws should be painted over with white paint. The dummy window is ready.

For realism, you can install glass, cornice, windowsill, decorate the window with a curtain or hang a transparent tulle. Near an impromptu window, you can place fresh flowers or arrange a recreation area.

A false window is an effective way to visually expand the space, add light to the interior and revitalize it. Window imitation can be used in almost any room, the main thing is to correctly match the theme of the image and the general style of the room.

Author: Sergey and Svetlana Khuentsov

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