Stare Out an Open Window--enjoy the view!
How many times have you requested a room with a view when going on a vacation. I can tell you that when I moved to Denver, I combed the real estate ads for homes or apartments that had a "view".
Since that time I have learned that I can create my own view and change it if I want. Here is how you and I can have our own room with a view "at will".
The view above, Window Looking out at a Tuscan Vineyard is available on Allposters.com. It already has a window "built" in!
Rooms With A View: The Open Window in the 19th Century
Museum's book!
Rooms with a View: The Open Window in the 19th Century (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
Amazon Price: $19.19 (as of 05/30/2012)
If the thought of the exhibit at New York's museum intrigued you, then this book should be a satisfying experience.
Want To Build Your Own Window With A View?
Here's how:
Next, measure the picture and find an old window that will fit around your poster. (Look on eBay or Amazon for a frame--or see the ones I found below!)
This Old House Reader Leslie Geesaman's clever re-use of a salvaged window will inspire you to try this easy way to display art and photos. Here is a link to those instructions on how to make a window sash frame: click Make A Window-Sash Frame.
Click Let in a breath of fresh air! to purchase the open window shown here at allposters.com. No need to build a window sash frame for this view.
Making a Window Sash Picture Frame:
"Ingredients" needed for a framing project.
- Serves: One or more views if you have enough supplies!
- Total Time: It just depends!
I would suggest that you have all your supplies ready before you begin the crafty project I mention above from "This Old House". Being prepared will make your interior designing go smoothly. You will also be able to relax and enjoy your window with a view much sooner than if you had to stop and go to the store.
This is a "printable" list.
Ingredients
- 1 window sash from a salvage store
- beeswax for a bare wood sash
- clear polyurethane for painted windows (in case it has lead paint)
- window cleaner for the glass panes (if they are still intact!)
- traditional framer's tape
- matted poster or photograph
- Comfortable chair or lounge (optional)
- A nice beverage in a lovely glass (optional)
Instructions
Follow the instructions from the article mentioned above.
Image was taken by Mickie_G with an iPhone at Tazikis Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama.
Window Sash? What is that?
(from Wikipedia.)
Use Salvaged Wood For Your Frame
Customize a frame for your landscape poster.
Use old wood salvaged from homes. For this design project you should be thinking: wood from floors, bead board, crown molding, baseboards. Get the drift? There's an idea! You might even find some old wood at the beach that washed ashore. That kind of wood would be wonderful for a window with beach scene. I am just full of ideas today!
Old (or new) Windows to create your framed view:
If you have a "Habitat For Humanity" store in your city, you might be able to find old window frames or the molding to make a frame for your poster or glicee. Of course there is always a home supply or hardware store you can search as well. Maybe garage sales might have old windows, but that is very time consuming. I have rarely seen garage sale ads that tell you they have old windows or molding because Ads in the newspapers cost too much to list what you have for sale item by item.
Don't forget Craig's List and use good judgment if you buy something. Take someone with you to pick it up and pay with cash.
Pre-Made Window Frames to Create Your View:
Do you already have a photograph with a view you love? Well, you can find a "window" to frame it on Amazon. Just make sure that you have the measurements of the photo to enter into your search terms.
How to turn an old window into illuminated wall art:
Video instructions for creating a lighted window for a room.
Create A Virtual, Electronic Window:
Use a flat screen tv to achieve your room with a view: wdtv
Virtual Window Image above from Wikimedia Commons
Winscape created a way to create a room with a view using two flat screen TVs. I never would have thought of method. This video gives links to tips for creating this project. It could be expensive! Look for a deal on LED LCD VA Panel HDTV
Here is an interesting link if you are interested in this kind of media and its use in room decor: Virtual Windows: where would you like to live today?.
Feel Free to share this page with your claustrophobic friends!
"Sand Dune Trees" Fine Art Print by seedplanter
More Oregon Posters
Painted Hills by seedplanter
Browse more Landscape Posters for your window on Zazzle.
What kind of window view would you like to make?
Sharing your home decor project.
Creating a window view is such an easy way to give any room a breath of freshness. Is this design project something you would try? What did you think of the "This Old House" project for making a frame from a window sash? That looked like a project that I could easily do myself. Of course, my husband will most likely take over. He would probably love to make a frame for my view. Did you see the other projects on that page that use architectural objects?
Please don't forget to give this page a thumbs up or share it on Facebook or Twitter! Thanks.
Thanks to lensmaster Sojourn for the border html used on this page!
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JoshK47
May 22, 2012 @ 1:22 pm | delete
- What a beautiful, clever idea! Blessed by a SquidAngel!
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lucybrz1
Oct 2, 2011 @ 4:06 pm | delete
- I'll make a window with view to tropical paradise.I'll try to fool myself it's real:-)
Especially because winter is coming.
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Jun 27, 2011 @ 7:32 pm | delete
- Great lens! This definitely gave me some ideas to try out around the house!
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littlelotus
Jun 19, 2011 @ 10:41 pm | delete
- what a great idea!! Never thought of DIY view for rooms :)....
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prosperity66 Jun 10, 2011 @ 5:23 pm | delete
- I enjoyed reading the homemade window frames... really interesting and very good idea to create an impression of space and... fresh air in a room!
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Who wrote this home design page?
Mickie_G, that's who!
If you need some home decorating inspiration, you can also visit my daughter's blog CS Interiors. She is a pro!
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