Colorful window films: change the look of the doors and windows of your home quickly and easily

by Mark Bennett

February 01, 2024

Colorful window films: change the look of the doors and windows of your home quickly and easily
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There are times when we really wish our homes looked different. Of course, renovating or changing furnishings is not the easiest thing in the world to do - nor is it the least expensive. But there is a way to change the look of the home that isn't expensive - keep reading to find out more:

Have you ever thought about how important windows and doors are in your home? What if these fixtures were the ones you changed? Well, you can get easy-to-use colorful, patterned films to decorate the glass of windows and in doors - and can even take the place of privacy-providing curtains!

1. An explosive rainbow

1. An explosive rainbow

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The most popular glass films and colorful ones - like those shown here - which provide a veritable explosion of color.

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2. Delicate colors

2. Delicate colors

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From red, to pink, to peach, to white - and then there are degrees of transparency or opacity. Think about how wonderful these colors will be when projected into your home.

3. Clearly divided

3. Clearly divided

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Here, a clear division between the various color of films used, creates a breathtaking effect. Truly, a unique and simple way to change the character of your home.

4. Colorful stripes

4. Colorful stripes

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This striped film seems to reflect the colors of a sunset, illuminating and warming the room spectacularly.

5. A rich mosaic

5. A rich mosaic

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In an arched window, a mosaic-styled film is the perfect choice. And this style can suit smaller, arched door windows. 

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6. Monochrome

6. Monochrome

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The ocean blue of this window film will fill your rooms with a color wash that will make you feel like you have jumped into a beautiful sea world.

7. Like a painting

7. Like a painting

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In this example, it looks like the window has been transformed into an impressionist painting. The colors blend perfectly with white, but the unique touch of class is given by the gold trimmings. Spectacular!

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8. Nature in the home

8. Nature in the home

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Without some link to nature, we would feel lost and detacted from life. This translucent film of delicate leaves is just what is needed to create a bridge between the outdoors and indoors.

9. Simple and elegant

9. Simple and elegant

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Perhaps you don't want to be overwhelmed by colors, but you still want to change the look of your home. Well, you can choose a film that is simple in style and has understated colors (here, a range of off-whites have been used). 

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10. From top to bottom

10. From top to bottom

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And why limit yourself to using the film on part of a window or door? Check out the example here how elegant a full, top-to-bottom application can look in a home.

11. Highlight an arch

11. Highlight an arch

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It is not uncommon to see spaces in homes divided by glass doors or arched structures, like the one shown here. The beauty of these partitions - with or without glass panes - can be highlighted with the use of colorful films.

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12. Colorful bathroom door

12. Colorful bathroom door

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Check out how beautiful the bathroom door, pictured here, is. And this decor can be used for the doors of the bedroom, living room and the study. It's a "chessboard" of colors that form a rainbow that projects itself into the home. You won't to leave your home after doing this!

13. "Carnival" shower

13. "Carnival" shower

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It almost looks like the glass door of this shower has put on a spectacular carnival costume! A feature like this will make your home look - and feel - truly unique!

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14. Off to the tropics

14. Off to the tropics

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Transport yourself to exotic locations - like the tropics, in this example - by using films that depict scenes of faraway lands.

The various types of glass films shown above are, as you can see, decorative, functional, practical and can be cleaned easily with just a simple cloth and/or cheap anti-dust product.

Which one will you choose?

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