| When it comes to decorating our homes, most of us | | | | When decorating a home, many people can easily |
| try to dream up different ideas to make it stand out | | | | overlook areas such as the kitchen windows and |
| from the rest. Generally, we are not looking to make | | | | bathrooms. One idea involves the most mundane of |
| our house something peculiarly unusual but we do | | | | places...the shower. It is entirely possible to change your |
| want it to look great and have our friends and family | | | | entire bathroom's look by adding stained glass film to |
| notice the extra effort. One way of doing just that is | | | | your glass shower door. If done properly and with |
| by working with decorative window film. This relatively | | | | taste, the room looks incredibly finished, much warmer |
| new decorating technique allows you do to so much | | | | and more inviting, not to mention that it gives the |
| more for your home then just installing drab old | | | | person in the shower, much more privacy then just a |
| curtains or the usual mini blinds. | | | | regular clear glass door. |
| Glass doors | | | | Areas to apply film |
| If you want to impact the whole atmosphere of any | | | | Practically speaking, window film is able to be utilized in |
| room that has a glass door, cover it with stained glass | | | | all areas of your home that are made of glass. |
| window film and give the room instant elegance. Many | | | | Because of this, it is very simple to add pizazz in just a |
| people like to choose a plain frosted look for doors | | | | short amount of time. You can apply borders, jazz up |
| with a design that has flowers or swirls in it. Others like | | | | room dividers, make your light fixtures more interesting, |
| to go with a design that looks like it is etched into the | | | | and even add an interesting centerpiece mosaic to |
| glass. If you are having a hard time choosing between | | | | liven things up. Make sure to match the stained glass |
| the two looks then there are window films that | | | | colors to your décor so that you can be sure |
| combine both the etched and frosted look. No need to | | | | that everything is in sync and that you are not going |
| compromise, as you are able to get the best of both | | | | overboard. I often find that a little window decoration |
| of these designs with just one choice! | | | | can go a long way. You definitely don't want to make |
| Privacy and shade | | | | your room too gaudy! |
| By using decorative window film, you add both privacy | | | | Cost effective |
| and impact to your home. No matter which design you | | | | You do not have to spend a fortune to get the |
| choose to go with, you will not only add beauty to the | | | | customized glass look. Stained glass window film is |
| area but people will not be able to see in and it will help | | | | very affordable. It is important to know how much you |
| to reflect the light from the sun, which will help to keep | | | | are able to spend before you go and make your |
| your home much cooler in the warmer months. Also, | | | | purchase. With so many designs and styles to choose |
| by reflecting the Ultraviolet radiation away from the | | | | from, you will be sure to find something in your budget |
| living room furniture, you help to make your interior | | | | that you will be pleased with. Also of great importance, |
| decorations last much longer. Simply put, the less ultra | | | | make sure you spend time upfront knowing what your |
| violet radiation exposure, the longer the colors and | | | | end goal is. Take good measurements, and from there, |
| patterns on your items will last. | | | | your selection will be simple. |
| Types and styles | | | | Finishing Touches |
| There are many types and styles to choose from | | | | If you want to add flare to your home without |
| when you decide to go with stained glass window film. | | | | spending your entire bank account, then stained glass |
| Two of the most popular styles are the frosted look | | | | window film is the way to go. You can change the |
| and the etched glass look. Many people also like to | | | | look of any room by adding film to a window, door, or |
| incorporate mixed pattern prints to give the effect of a | | | | a light fixture. The best part of using window film, is |
| beautiful garden. You may also be adventurous and | | | | that most of us have the simple skills required to install |
| check out beveled and cut glass designs. These | | | | it ourselves. However, if you feel a little hesitant about |
| gorgeous window films allow you to present the look | | | | tackling this by yourself, there are many step by step |
| of stained glass, which will immediately change the | | | | instructions, and helpful videos easily found online at |
| whole vibe of your home. Not to mention that its more | | | | many small niche focused websites. |
| affordable then real stained glass windows by a | | | | Don't be afraid to experiment, dream big, and find what |
| significant margin! | | | | works for you. All in all, window film is a cool little |
| Kitchens and bathrooms | | | | decorating idea that is great for any weekend project. |