False window in the interior

What is a false window?

False window Is a realistic imitation of a window on a wall, created using a drawing (on the wall or wallpaper) or a fake window opening from mirrors, old frames, glass, etc.

False windows do not have through slots behind them, do not let in daylight. To create a more believable simulation with additional "sunlight" lighting, choose models with built-in lighting.

Drawn windows change the space in a slightly different way: using the indicated perspective, they expand space, create the illusion of being in any place you choose.

What types are there?

In addition to the ones listed above, constructions from mirrors and ready-made "virtual" models are often used in the creation of false windows.

Wallpaper

The fastest and cheapest way to create the illusion is to use a photo printed wallpaper. Decoration of decorative windows is no exception. The advantage of photowall-paper is not only in the price and ease of application, but also in a wide range of subjects. Even if the desired landscape is not in the store, the print of the image can be ordered individually.

Standard designs - overlooking the forest, seashore, field with flowers, city street, garden. Photo wallpaper can be used even in the smallest rooms, because as you know, perspective visually expands the space.

Advice! To make the false window look more realistic, add a voluminous window sill: it is used as a shelf.

In the photo, imitation using photowall-paper and curtains

Art painting

Draw a decorative window with your own hands or entrust the work to a master - depends on your artistic talent. One way or another, painting allows you to embody any fantasy, because the size of the picture, the plot and the palette are not limited by anything.

Outline the window opening schematically or create a complex multi-level composition depicting the sky, living trees, flowers. 3D images create a complete illusion of presence, visually pushing the walls in the room.

Lack of drawing or printing one - lack of three-dimensionality. It is not always possible to create it using a window sill or curtains, so if you need a full-fledged false window, take a closer look at the following two options.

In the photo, a painted volumetric fresco

Mirrored

The way to create false windows in the interior that does not require repair is mirrors. There are two main options for implementation:

• Take an old frame, order a mirror sheet according to its size and shape, and fix it on the wall.
• Purchase several framed mirrors, join together, secure.

The reflective surface of the decor will create the effect of depth and help expand the area of ​​the room. Such a false window, unlike the first two, is mobile - that is, when rearranging furniture, it can also move to another wall or to an adjacent room.

In the photo there are mirrors in window frames

Virtual

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This type refers to backlit false windows. The original carrying frame is equipped with an LED display and is complemented by a remote control.Management allows you to change the time of day and the landscape outside the window, adjust the weather and season to the desired atmosphere.

Unlike other models, the images in virtual false windows are dynamic, as close as possible to the real view.

Cheap models do not have a display and a changing picture, but are supplemented with lamps: backlit false windows act as additional lighting, replacing the missing natural source.

Important! Any varieties in this category plug into an outlet - for greater realism, it should be hidden behind the frame so that the wires are not visible.

Accommodation features

To determine where the location of the false window in the interior will be appropriate, we advise you to look at the experience of designers who know exactly when imitation is necessary:

• Room without windows... For example, if you zoned one-room apartment and the place to sleep turned out to be far from the real opening, an imitation of a window in the bedroom will make it more comfortable. A false window in the bathroom or hallway also compensates for the absence of the present.
• Small room. Any semblance of a window visually expands the space, makes it lighter and more comfortable.
• Lack of light. An imitation of a backlit window will come to the rescue - a parody of a natural light source looks casual, appropriate in any interior style.

In addition to walls, false windows are often placed on ceilings. An overhead stained glass window compensates for low walls, and illuminated false windows replace conventional ceiling lights.

The photo shows a realistic window in the nursery

How does it look in the interior of various rooms?

Least of all, false windows are needed in living rooms, but it is in these rooms that they are often found. With a normal layout, the largest real window is standard in the hall, but if you want to make the space freer, add a second, artificial one.

It is not necessary to glue wallpaper or draw false windows, mirror models or frames with frosted glass will fit in the living room: you can not hang them, but put them on a chest of drawers, fireplace, shelf.

There is usually no urgent need for a false window in the kitchen either, but this is a great way to make the standard space wider. Choose the location in the dining area so that you can admire the views in the photo while eating.

In the bathroom, false windows with illumination are often installed. Since there are no real openings in ordinary apartments, a decorated false window will be an excellent replacement for them.

A “fake” can be incorporated into a functional design: for example, instead of a conventional mirror above the sink, install a frame with beautifully shaped flaps.

In the photo there is a symmetrical arrangement of frames in the hall

False windows in the interior of a nursery differ from any others in the first place in the plot: strict realistic landscapes replace interesting fairy-tale motifs.

A false window in the office increases efficiency and improves mood. If the room is dark, choose a backlit false window.

How to do it yourself?

There are a large number of models of false windows on sale, but almost any of them can be made independently. Choose one of two options and follow the step-by-step tutorial to create your own masterpiece.

Step-by-step instruction

Let's start with a simple one: simulate a window made of mirrors.

You will need:

• mirror in the size of the future window;
• degreaser;
• thin wooden slats;
• jigsaw or saw;
• pencil and tape measure;
• glue for wood and glass;
• glue for mirrors (liquid nails).

Getting started:

1. Measure the outer perimeter of the mirror.
2. Saw off 3 slats of the required length for the outer frame.
3. Degrease the mirror, glue the strips around the perimeter.
4. Measure the transverse distance between the slats, saw off the required amount, and glue.
5. Measure the longitudinal distance, saw off the required number of crossbars, glue. You should get a window frame.
6. Leave the structure to dry for several hours.
7. Mark the place for mounting the mirror on the wall.
8. Apply liquid nails to the back surface of the false window, glue according to the instructions.

Important! Skip steps 7 and 8 if the false window will be attached and located on the fireplace, table, chest of drawers.

Another way involves gluing mirrors into ready-made frames:

A more complex option for manufacturing - backlit model.

1. To prevent the false window from sticking out of the wall, you will need to make a niche in it (where the glowing tape will be placed). The recess is cut out in shape or made out using drywall.
2. The next step is frame selection. Make it yourself from wood or order a plastic model of the desired size. The third way is to take a ready-made old frame as a basis and do everything according to its size.
3. So that nothing could be seen outside the window, but the feeling of going out into the street was created, they choose matte glass, letting in light, or paint the usual with stained glass paints.
4. The most difficult thing is to mount electrical appliances. Mark the location of the lamps or tape, lead the cable into the niche, connect to the lamps. Lead out the wire from the luminaires and install a switch so that the backlight can be controlled.
5. The last step is decorative. Install the frame over the niche in a suitable manner. You can turn it on!

Video

If textual instructions for making a false window are not enough, we recommend watching detailed videos.

Master class on creating an artificial window from ordinary photo frames:

An example of an illuminated skylight:

Design options

As is clear from the previous sections, false windows can look completely different, but they have one thing in common: they must create the illusion of an additional opening, play on the imagination. To achieve maximum realism and at the same time correct the geometry of the room, follow the advice of the designers:

• Virtual reality windows or recessed models with backlight look the most believable. If you are using a regular glass frame, insert a landscape image into it. By the way, the latter can be changed to your liking at least every day.
• To hide the wall behind the window, choose frosted glass or paint stained glass. Another option is mirror film.
• In rooms with low ceilings, in addition to the luminous ceiling panels, try tall wall fakes in the Gothic style.
• Watch for proportionality: it is better when the false window is larger than necessary, than smaller. Approximate dimensions - the fourth part of the wall.
• Do not overdo it with the number: a maximum of two symmetrically located small windows or one large in the center.
• In the bathroom, glass opaque blocks can play the role of a window. The second option is to arrange the transom between the kitchen and the bathroom with a beautiful backlit landscape.
• So that the view from the window does not run counter to the design of an apartment or house, choose a landscape that is as close to real as possible. Especially if the room already has an ordinary opening that does not differ in the expressive landscape behind it.
• When choosing a decoy sticker, complement it with a frame in a circle: this way you will increase the expressiveness of the imitation. By the way, in order to glue a false window, it is not necessary to choose wallpaper for the entire wall: just a picture of the size of the window is enough.

False windows were, are and will remain an original piece of decor. Choose the appropriate type and size, create it yourself or order a ready-made copy: additional reality is guaranteed when entering the room!