How to Decorate Oddly Placed Windows

Cover Them With Curtains

• Ideally, a bedroom window should either be across from or perpendicular to the bed so that the home's occupants can enjoy a pleasant view. Alternatively, a large window can take the place of a headboard. In some cases, though, builders pay more attention to making the exterior look symmetrical without giving enough consideration to where the windows will end up on the inside. One window in the corner to the left or right of the bed makes the space look unbalanced. One solution is to hang attractive draperies across the entire wall, completely covering the window. This idea works best if there is a light source from another area such as a skylight or an adjacent room.

Rearrange the Furniture

• An oddly placed window that has been installed on a short wall may turn out to be the best place for a special piece of furniture. A classic loveseat or small bench might be just the right width to fit under the window, making the room's decor seem intentional and well thought out.

Create a Garden Window

• Use the oddly placed window for an indoor garden if the room can accommodate a small table. Covering the window with plants calls attention to the area but more attention will be paid to the plants if they are well taken care of. Look for pretty or unusual pots that can do double duty as plant holders as well as decorative room accessories.

Divide the Space

• If the room is large enough, consider designating the area nearest the oddly placed window for a specific activity. A small home office may require only a chair and work space for a computer or desk to pay bills. If the area is being used mainly for bill-paying, you probably won't be spending much time there gazing out of the window. Install simple blinds or shades. Decorating the area with a few home-office furniture items defines it as a space to be ignored by visitors while they enjoy other parts of your home.

Block the View

• When an oddly placed window does not provide a pleasing view and is not the only window in the room, consider your options for blocking it entirely. Perhaps you have a large sculpture for which you have been struggling to find a location, or block the window with one or more decorative screens.