An additional source of natural light in a room is always a benefit. Organizing space harmoniously in this case is not easy. Window openings can be located along the wall, opposite each other or perpendicular. It is especially difficult when the frames are located on opposite walls. The design of a room with two windows on different walls is complicated by layout difficulties. Let us tell you in more detail how to plan such an interior.
Design option for a room with two windows
Living room with two windows without curtains
What should be the layout of the room?
The advantages of a room with two openings cannot be underestimated. Such a room is filled with light and air, which creates a feeling of spaciousness and lightness. The layout can give excellent results if you take into account the characteristics of the room. To compose it correctly, you need to pay attention to the following nuances:
- appointment;
- size and area;
- furniture arrangement;
- window design.
Living room with two sash windows
Two arched windows in the living room
Before you begin interior design, you should carefully consider the details of the layout. An important role is played by the purpose, area, quality and design of furniture, and window design. Let's look at each point in more detail.
Living room with two windows and brown patterned curtains
Living room with two windows in colonial style
Residential purpose
The area of the apartment is divided into functional zones, each of which carries a certain load. For a comfortable city life, a family of several people will need a bedroom, a living room, an office and a kitchen. The room can be converted into a living room. You can place upholstered furniture opposite the light source to create a cozy relaxation corner. Two frames located in the kitchen will fill the room with light and air.
The design of a kitchen and living room with two windows in a modern style requires a special approach. When decorating the interior, it is necessary to provide for many nuances.
Living room with two windows in the interior
Size and area
In the layout of a one-room apartment, the size of the room with two window openings is of no small importance. The large hall will need additional heating in winter, because... a significant part of the heat goes into the frames.
Corner sofa in the living room with two windows
Living room with two windows in retro style
When zoning, it is necessary to take into account that the room will combine a living room, bedroom and study, if necessary. In a small “Stalin” building there is no more than 30 sq.m. Difficulties with placing bulky furniture are likely.
Living room with two windows in an apartment
Living room with two windows in a classic style
Furniture arrangement
A small room with a symmetrical arrangement of windows is furnished with paired furniture. For example, they determine the center and place wooden chairs around it at equal distances. In a symmetrical arrangement, standard furniture of a single style direction looks harmonious.
Living room with two windows with curtains
Beige living room with two windows
Features of a living room with 2 windows
When decorating a living room with two windows, it is important to consider the size of the room. It is difficult to furnish a small space with furniture. Therefore, special attention is paid to the choice of style and content.
The size, shape, location of windows are no less important details. It is important to present openings correctly in the interior. When choosing finishing materials and decor for window decoration, they act according to the circumstances.
The shape and configuration of the room can be of decisive importance. The main difficulties arise with non-standard layouts. The presence of projections, niches, and bay windows is a fundamental characteristic of the living room.
Window design
In the living room, the emphasis shifts to textile window decoration. Preference should be given to curtains of calm, discreet colors. The color of the curtains should be reflected in the decorative elements, pillows, bedspreads and blankets.
Spotlights in the living room with two windows
Living room-office with two windows on different walls
Window location
When decorating a living room with two windows, not only their size, but also their location is extremely important. Often, windows in the living room are located on one wall. The choice of furniture and its arrangement depends on the distance between the window openings. If there is more than one meter between the windows, then between them you can install a TV, either on the wall or on the original bedside table. If this option seems banal, then you can install an electric fireplace between the windows, on top of which there are shelves with photographs or potted flowers. In order not to be between the windows, it is important to remember that the area between them is noticeable and in any case looks like an accent place in the living room.
If the windows are small, then you’ll want to place armchairs near them, between which there will be a sofa and a coffee table. An alternative solution is two sofas located opposite each other along walls where there are no windows. In the case where the windows are located on different walls, it is important to understand that these planes are already occupied, and the choice of furniture must be approached as responsibly as possible.
Experienced designers recommend paying special attention to the corner where the walls and windows meet. Here you can place a chest of drawers or a small sofa, an alternative solution is a TV installed at an angle, opposite which is a sofa, on either side of it are armchairs, and in front is a small coffee table. A more interesting and modern solution is to install a large aquarium, fountain or tree.
Two windows located on parallel walls of the room
The secret to a successful design of a living room with two windows in a Khrushchev-era building lies in preliminary zoning. You can draw it in a notepad. A detailed arrangement of furniture and decorative items will help avoid mistakes. Of no small importance is the choice of style that will emphasize individuality and make the home special. You can use dark shades to decorate walls and ceilings. Wallpaper with small patterns is suitable. The abundance of daylight easily compensates for the dark decor of the environment.
Beige living room with fireplace with two windows on one wall
Living room with two panoramic windows
For a room with openings located opposite each other, you should select symmetrical furniture. Identical armchairs will look good next to them, near which you can place floor lamps and a coffee table.
Living room with two small windows
Living room with two windows in Art Nouveau style
Frames located on parallel walls visually make the room smaller. The space needs to be divided into several functional zones. The use of glass and sliding partitions is allowed. Colored stained glass windows look interesting in the spacious hall.
Large panoramic windows in the bedroom
Living room with two large windows
Nuances of window design
“Most of the styles used in the design of a living room with two windows still gravitate towards symmetrical solutions for the design of window spaces”
If you look at a photo of a living room with two windows, you will immediately notice a tendency towards their identical design. Decorating their zones in different ways will create the illusion of asymmetry in the design of the entire interior. This does not mean that variety in window decor is impossible. Differently designed windows are typical for ultra-modern living room interiors, for example, Art Nouveau. However, most of the styles used in the design of a living room with two windows still gravitate towards symmetrical solutions for the design of window spaces, even when the openings have different proportions.
Symmetrical window design
In a situation with a living room with two windows, textiles will become an accent part of the interior, especially if the room is small. Their color should be reflected in the rest of the furnishings:
- furniture finishing;
- bedspreads;
- blankets;
- pillows.
The color of the curtains should be in harmony with the interior of the living room
This approach will harmonize the space and make it unified.
In small living rooms with windows on the same wall or on different ones, there is no point in covering their spaces with pompous curtains. It will be much more practical to hide them behind Roman blinds. The opened window sills can be used as original seating areas or mini-greenhouses can be arranged on them, placing exotic, light-loving plants.
Roman blinds allow you to use the window sill space
In the case when a living room with two windows has a non-standard layout or there is a need to adjust the size of the openings of the latter, you can proceed as follows.
A cornice installed flush with the top line of its opening will help to expand the window area. In this case, the bar will have to protrude beyond the side borders of the window on both sides, approximately 8-15 cm.
To add height to the room and make the living room interior with two windows spacious, you can use a cornice identical in length to the transverse size of the opening. When attaching it, it will need to be slightly raised above the upper border of the window. The opening is decorated with a combination of tulle with a light transparent texture and thick curtains.
Using a cornice you can increase the width of the window
Summarize. Window openings in a living room with two windows can and should be highlighted. To turn them into an accent part of the interior when choosing curtains you need:
1. Give preference to unusual fabrics.
2. Combine colors.
3. Use original patterns.
4. Don’t be afraid to experiment with length.
If the hall has two windows on one wall
Between two window openings located on the same parallel there is a partition. In this part of the wall you can place an elongated decorative panel, a mirror, or a sculptural installation. In the middle of the living room there is an elegant coffee table, around which there is a sofa and soft armchairs.
Living room with two windows and fireplace
Living room with two narrow windows
Design difficulties may arise if the windows are located in a bay window. Usually it is built on the second floor of a house, reached by stairs. The decor of window openings facing the balcony is complicated by a non-standard layout. The bay window system has increased light transmission capacity. They fill the room with natural light, which has a beneficial effect on a person’s well-being. Bay window glass can be of the following shape:
- rectangular;
- semicircular;
- corner;
- trapezoidal.
Furniture arrangement in a living room with two windows
Living room with two windows in loft style
With a creative approach, a bay window will become a real decoration for a living room in a classic style. The sunny side will be protected from excess light by practical blinds. They go perfectly with light flowing curtains.
Chandelier and table lamps in the living room with two windows
Living room with two windows in shabby chic style
In the bedroom, the windows located in the protruding part of the facade will be decorated with light tulle with lambrequins.
Option for arranging furniture in the living room with two windows
Identical windows in the same plane
The living room, where the window openings are located symmetrically on one wall opposite the door, suggests using symmetry as the main idea of the design solution. Any style that relies on symmetrical details and designs will be appropriate here.
English central symmetry. The center is a partition between two light openings, framed by heavy curtains with lambrequins and tiebacks; it should become a place of attraction for the gaze of those entering. A fireplace decorated with a shelf for collections, a large mirror in a luxurious frame, a full-length ceremonial portrait - the main thing is that the decorative item, located on the central axis of symmetry, really attracts attention and organizes the space around it.
A modern interior dictates that the space between two window openings be filled with a volumetric accent: a sculptural installation, a decorative light panel. An oversized flat lamp made of perforated metal will become a noticeable art object in high-tech design.
It would also be logical to place a TV in this place. The latest technological panels themselves are an analogue of Malevich’s “Black Square”, introducing with their presence an abstract note into a modern interior. Framing a television device with an aluminum frame and hanging it from the ceiling are current decoration techniques.
When the living room is used as a relaxation space for the whole family, and not a hall for receiving guests or holding musical evenings, where a distracting device is inappropriate, then the presence of a TV is functionally necessary. If its appearance falls out of the general design concept, it can be easily decorated with sliding panels made according to the style frames, or hidden inside a shallow cabinet with hinged doors.
French trend of classics . Another European version of the interior layout provides for an enfilade arrangement of rooms. The windows are located on the front side, and doorways are located very close to it on the walls adjacent to it. Thus, the space remains entirely to the side, recessed, slightly hidden from the direct rays of the bright sun, which provide sufficient lighting. This layout belongs to the southern direction of European architecture, often found in Russian palace-museums designed by invited architects who followed foreign canons.
In this layout option, the main action inside the living room takes place away from the window structures, which have a limited lighting function and act as a kind of theatrical curtain hiding the view outside the window. Folded French awnings, as well as discreet English counterparts, are just a frame, and not the center of the room composition.
The furniture design of the French version involves the presence of groups of elegant upholstered furniture located along an elongated wall opposite the windows. They surround small tables with carefully arranged bouquets. The limited horizontal surface is intended to place a coffee cup, glasses, or a notebook. The stacked parquet itself is a worthy decoration of the interior, or is partially covered with a large carpet.
Short sections of walls near the entrance doors can be used for a fireplace or a slide that hides a built-in TV. An excellent decorative technique is to decorate the space above the fireplace with a mirror: lead bindings, bevels, and a rich antique frame are impeccable signs of the French style.
If there are two adjacent windows in the room
Repairing a hall with two adjacent openings usually does not cause problems. With this arrangement, the center falls on the convergence angle of the windows. It is better to decorate the living room with light shades.
Living room with two windows in high-tech style
A room with openings on adjacent walls is ideal for a dining room. A small podium is installed in the corner, on which there is a dining table with chairs arranged in a circle.
Living room with two windows and shutters
The highlight of the interior will be the corner decorative fireplace. When designing, you need to take into account housing parameters, lighting, and the shape of window openings.
Living room with two windows with mint curtains
A rare option - a good solution
Window and bay window: together or separately. In the designs of houses and apartments, there are options where the living room, in addition to a single light opening, is decorated with a glazed bay window protruding beyond the main perimeter.
If the window opening and bay window are on the same plane, this complicates the designer’s task, especially when the room’s dimensions are small. If they cut through different wall structures, then the area with the window and the center should be given over to the function of communication, and the dining group should be placed in the bay window. When receiving a large number of guests, the table will turn into a buffet counter, the rest of the space can accommodate vacationers. Also, a dining table in a bay window will help expand the size of the kitchen space: by establishing the “no kitchen dinner” rule, the housewife will give herself greater freedom of movement when cooking.
Corner window. Modern architects quite often use corner glazing. This option looks especially interesting when the window opening is cut to floor level, and one transom of the corner window is a door providing access to the balcony.
Such projects involve placing groups of upholstered furniture with their backs facing a translucent structure, a TV and other equipment in the shady part of the room, so that bulky objects do not block the view from the window. If the corner window frame has a different projection (one wing is narrower), it is worth balancing the opening by placing high aquarium stands or an illuminated vertical waterfall fountain near the smaller part.
Living room design with two windows
A room with two windows is suitable for a living room. The room should be decorated in warm colors, as cold shades will make the room uncomfortable. If space allows, furniture can be placed freely. Armchairs and a soft sofa are placed around a table in the center. The minimum set of furniture can be supplemented with soft poufs, a wall for books, and designer bookcases.
Fireplace between two windows in the living room
There are advantages and disadvantages to a living room with two large sources of sunlight. The advantages worth noting are the following:
- visual sense of spaciousness;
- non-standard and originality;
- ease of zoning.
Living room with two windows in a private house
This living room has some disadvantages. In particular, difficulties with furniture placement should be noted. Large openings lead to heat loss in the winter season. They need additional insulation.
Living room with two plastic windows
Living room with fireplace with two windows on different walls
Two windows in the hall on different walls: how to arrange furniture, examples of interiors
A more difficult option for a designer to work with is placing two windows on adjacent walls (windows on opposite walls are very rare in city apartments). Most often in this case we are talking about corner rooms.
It must be remembered that the door with this layout will occupy the third wall. In such a room it is quite difficult to allocate a corner (in the literal sense of the word) for an extra piece of furniture. The furnishings will have to be carefully thought out, and the decor selected carefully.
The most logical way to place a sofa or seating area is the fourth free wall. If possible, you can also place the sofa in front of the window, near the door, or in the center of the room. But, as a rule, the dimensions of the hall in standard apartments do not allow this.
If the upholstered furniture is more or less clear, then where to place the TV area or storage space in a room with two windows on adjacent walls? Use designer tips for placing furniture elements in a room with two window openings on different walls:
- If possible, purchase low furniture: TV stands, chests of drawers, coffee tables. Such items do not interfere with the penetration of natural light into the living room.
- Use the space between the windows: here you can place a small pencil case, chest of drawers, shelving or hanging shelves.
- Tall cabinets can be placed on either side of the doorway.
- If the room is too cramped, then you should use the entire height. You can hang cabinets or shelves above the door or windows (for example, to place a home library).
- Roman or roller blinds allow you to use the window sill space.
Features of kitchen design with two windows
A kitchen filled with sunlight looks warm and cozy. Usually, there are no special problems with the layout of a kitchen equipped with two windows. Most often, two adjacent walls are used for window openings. Sometimes they are located on one side.
Living room with two windows with plenty of decor
Living room with two windows and vintage furniture
The kitchen set is located near the windows, in a niche and next to it. This arrangement option solves the problem of allowing natural light to reach the work surface. This makes the cooking process easier. It is advisable to place a sink under the window sill. An abundance of natural light is necessary for high-quality dishwashing. Under the sink there is a section with shelves for kitchen utensils.
Large living room with fireplace with two windows on one wall
Living room with two windows in a modern style
It is important not to clutter the space with unnecessary details. The frames can be covered with stylish blinds or beautifully draped with light curtains.
Living-dining room with two windows
Living room with two balcony windows
Decor
A spacious living room provides additional opportunities in interior design, including the choice of decor.
- If the windows are on different walls, mirror them. It turns out to be a very interesting effect.
- Light curtains.
- It is important to choose all textile elements (upholstery, tablecloth, pillows) so as to create a single composition.
- If the windows are located on the same wall, close to each other, they can be combined with a common curtain.
- Feel free to use roller blinds, blinds or Roman sheets.
- In a classic style, window openings should be designed symmetrically.
- Asymmetry “takes root” only in modern design solutions (minimalism, hi-tech, loft).
It is best to decorate the ceiling either in white or in the lightest shade of the selected range.
Speaking about lighting, it should be mentioned that you should not limit yourself to one chandelier in the center. This is not just a bad decision. This move will prevent you from making the living room functional.
All decorative elements must be consistent with the general style. Remember, even a small detail can spoil the impression of the interior.
The choice of design depends on the overall stylistic picture of the room, practicality and taste of the owners.
So, a room with two windows is an unusual room. To make it stylish and functional, you need to think through every detail. Only in this case will you be able to appreciate all the advantages of such a room.
Design of a bedroom and children's room with two windows
A non-standard layout opens up the possibility of creating the interior of a modern bedroom and nursery.
Living room with two French windows
Living room with two windows in the house
Organizing the space first begins with determining the location of the sleeping area. The bed can be placed in the center or positioned with the head of the bed against the wall. The problem with excess sunlight can be solved simply - just hang thick curtains. In addition to the bed, you can put a small bedside table and a wardrobe in the bedroom. A lot depends on the size of the room.
Large chandelier in the living room with two windows
Living room with two high windows
You can set up a nursery in a room with two light sources. The brightest space should be reserved for games and educational activities. It is also advisable to place a desk with shelves for school supplies here. It is advisable to place the bed and wardrobe along a blank wall.
Living room with two windows in industrial style
Stylish living room with two windows on different walls
Living room with panoramic windows
“The ideal curtains for decorating the interior of a living room with two windows would be their absence.”
In a city apartment, even with a global renovation, there may not be an opportunity to change the windows in the living room to panoramic ones, but in a country house there will be no problem with this. Whether it is necessary to take such a step - decide after viewing the gallery of photos of the living room with two large format windows. But in general, if the house is built in a picturesque place, then definitely yes.
Living room with panoramic window
The presence of panoramic windows in the living room will fill the space with volume and light. It will give you the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the landscape outside the window and observe the life of nature. Promotes a feeling of unity with her. The design of a living room with two panoramic windows will be demanding not only in terms of room space and the surrounding landscape: when installing double-glazed windows of this size, climatic nuances are also taken into account. In the northern regions, panoramic glazing in the design of a living room with windows on one wall or different walls is possible only when the latter faces the south.
A panoramic window will fill the space with volume and light
How to decorate panoramic windows
Installation of windows of this type is carried out exclusively in cases where an unobstructed view of street views is expected. In this aspect, the ideal curtains for decorating the interior of a living room with two windows would be... their absence. You can combat excessive brightness of room lighting with tinted glass. For these purposes, it is even better to equip window packages with chameleon glasses, which will independently change their transparency in accordance with the time of day. Provided that you still can’t do without curtains, use the lightest translucent curtains or Roman blinds in a living room with two windows, unless, of course, the interior style prevents this.
Example of panoramic window decor
