Window Decoration Ideas for Every Room

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Window decoration ideas start with curtains, because they control light, privacy and how tall the room feels. After that the sill, a hanging piece or a few plants make the window a feature instead of just a hole in the wall.

This page covers curtain decoration ideas, window sill styling, hanging window decoration ideas and festival windows. For lights in windows, see room light decoration, and for walls around them, see wall decoration ideas.

Curtain Decoration Ideas

Hang curtains high and wide. It makes windows look bigger and lets in more light when open.

Room decoration curtains with layered sheer and block print curtains — **Space**Window, 5 ft
**Materials**Sheer and print curtains
**Effort**45 min, 1 person
Sheer curtains behind block print side panels give softness by day and colour at all times.
**Decor tip:** Use a double rod. Sheers on the inner rod, prints on the outer.

Curtain decoration ideas with brass hooks and tassel tiebacks — **Space**Window sides
**Materials**Tassel tiebacks, brass hooks
**Effort**20 min, 1 person
Brass hooks and tassel tiebacks hold curtains open neatly and add a small luxury detail.
**Decor tip:** Fix tieback hooks at about one third of the curtain height from the floor.

Window Sill Decoration

A deep sill is a small shelf. Plants, a lamp or a few objects make it a feature.

Window decoration ideas for home with succulents in white pots on the sill — **Space**Window sill
**Materials**Succulents, white pots
**Effort**15 min, 1 person
A row of succulents in matching white pots on a sunny sill is neat, green and easy to care for.
**Decor tip:** Succulents need bright light and little water. A south or west sill suits them.

Windows decoration ideas with a bay window seat, cushions and a throw — **Space**Bay window
**Materials**Seat cushion, throw, pillows
**Effort**30 min, 1 person
A bay window with a cushioned seat and a throw becomes the best reading spot in the house.
**Decor tip:** Order a custom foam seat cushion with a washable cover for an exact fit.

Window decoration with a small brass lamp, books and a vase on the sill — **Space**Window sill
**Materials**Small lamp, books, vase
**Effort**10 min, 1 person
A small lamp, a few books and a bud vase on the sill make the window glow warmly at night.
**Decor tip:** Use a cordless lamp on sills. No wires hanging down the wall.

Window Decoration Ideas: Curtain Size Guide

Measurement	Rule
Rod height	4 to 6 inches below the ceiling
Rod width	Window width plus 8 to 10 inches each side
Curtain length	Just touching the floor
Fullness	Total curtain width about twice the window width

Custom curtains and motorised blinds cost the most. Ready made linen curtains hung high and wide look almost as good.

Hanging Window Decoration Ideas

Hanging window decoration ideas catch light and move gently. Use light pieces that will not tap the glass.

Window decoration ideas with three macrame plant hangers at different heights — **Space**Window, 4 ft
**Materials**Macrame hangers, plants
**Effort**30 min, 1 person
Three macrame plant hangers at different heights in a window make a soft green curtain.
**Decor tip:** Use a strong ceiling hook or the curtain rod bracket for hanging plants.

Hanging window decoration with a bamboo wind chime and small bells — **Space**Window top
**Materials**Bamboo wind chime
**Effort**5 min, 1 person
A bamboo wind chime by an open window adds a gentle sound and a natural look.
**Decor tip:** Hang chimes where a light breeze reaches. Too much wind makes them noisy.

Festival Window Decoration Ideas

Windows are seen from the street, so festival decor here is seen by everyone passing by.

Window decoration ideas for festivals with marigold strings and diyas on the sill — **Space**Window
**Materials**Marigold strings, diyas
**Effort**20 min, 1 person
Marigold strings across the top of the window and diyas on the sill glow for Diwali and weddings.
**Decor tip:** Tie curtains far back before lighting diyas on a sill.

Window decoration ideas with paper star lanterns glowing for Christmas — **Space**Window
**Materials**Paper stars, LED bulbs
**Effort**15 min, 1 person
Paper star lanterns glowing in the window are a lovely Christmas and Diwali sight from outside.
**Decor tip:** Hang lanterns a hand width from the glass so the paper does not touch it.

Window decoration ideas for home with warm fairy lights outlining the frame — **Space**Window frame
**Materials**Fairy lights, clips
**Effort**15 min, 1 person
Warm fairy lights outlining the window frame are the quickest festival window and look neat from outside.
**Decor tip:** Use adhesive light clips on the frame. They hold firmly and peel off cleanly.

Practical Window Tips

Pick curtain fabric that washes easily; city dust builds up fast.
Use blackout lining in bedrooms facing east.
Keep sills clear enough to open windows easily.

For more, see bedroom decoration ideas and balcony decoration ideas.

Questions people ask

What are simple window decoration ideas for home?

Hang linen curtains high and wide, line the sill with small plants and add a sun catcher or wind chime. Festival lights finish the look on special days.

What are good curtain decoration ideas?

Layer sheer curtains with print side panels on a double rod, hang rods near the ceiling and use tassel tiebacks on brass hooks.

What are hanging window decoration ideas?

Glass prism sun catchers, macrame plant hangers at different heights and a bamboo wind chime by an open window.

How do I decorate windows for festivals?

Hang marigold strings across the top, put diyas on a tray on the sill with curtains tied back, add paper star lanterns or outline the frame with fairy lights.