While colorful walls and plaster ceilings have become commonplace, designers are now seeking a new element to breathe life into a space: window frames. Whether you’re going for an elegant minimalist style or a vibrant, colorful look, a window frame adorned with color or design will instantly create an eye-catching focal point, subtly enhancing existing architectural lines and even transforming a small detail into a charming artistic touch.
To inspire you, ELLE Decoration suggests 7 creative ideas to transform window frames from a quiet detail into an artistic focal point, thereby elevating the overall look of your home.
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1. Striking color stripes
Don’t be afraid to use vibrant colors! In a minimalist hallway painted white, designer Emil Dervish breathed life and warmth into it with a simple yet bold detail: an arched doorway covered in a fierce orange-red hue. Though just a small accent, this color ignited vitality, dispelling any monotony or coldness.
2. Slim door sills for a sophisticated minimalist space
In interior design, standard door frames sometimes present a dilemma: they’re not large enough to make a strong impression, nor are they slender enough to blend seamlessly into the wall. If you’re aiming for a minimalist and modern style, you can take inspiration from Norm Architects’ design. Instead of conventional door frames, the design team uses tall, slender, floor-to-ceiling doors combined with a streamlined door frame.
According to founding architect Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen, these interior doors are inspired by the design of tall, slender wooden cabinet doors, maximizing space efficiency in small areas while creating a seamless aesthetic. The key element lies in height: extending the doors from floor to ceiling creates a visual effect that stretches the space, making the ceiling appear higher, wider, and more airy.
3. Simulated door frame
Interior designer Aldous Bertram shared: “This apartment originally didn’t have actual lintels or door frames, so I created them by painting.” This is an innovative solution that transforms plain, flat walls into vibrant, artistic living spaces. To do this, you need to use stencils or carefully sketch the outlines before starting to paint. This technique not only creates subtle architectural lines but also allows you to flexibly decide on the shape, size, and color of the door frame, providing a classic, elegant look without requiring complex installation costs.
4. Synchronize with decorative materials
In the master bathroom of a New York apartment, Home Studios used green mosaic tiles to border key details such as the sink and, notably, the door frame. The subtlety lies in the softly curved corners, giving the space a fresh and modern look. Ultimately, the space has a unique appeal with its seamlessness, optimal moisture resistance, and a sense of meticulous attention to detail from the outset – all thanks to a seemingly simple material choice.
5. Clear and distinct lines
Marble is a popular choice in high-end interior design, offering a luxurious alternative to traditional wooden door frames. The material shines brightest when used to frame doorways – creating a striking visual accent and serving as a fantastic way to frame the view from one space to another, while simultaneously enhancing the room’s architecture. Interior designer Tim Veresnovsky shared about a favorite project in St. Petersburg, Russia: “I love accent details. Using marble elevated a otherwise simple design into something truly special.”
6. Flexible wall border
If you don’t want to pick up a paintbrush, another great solution for decorating window frames is to use wall trim. Interior designer Susie Atkinson shares: “Wall trim has long been used to elevate even the simplest rooms, adding interesting detail easily and affordably”. Border wallpaper is a versatile option, bringing color and appeal to the wall, creating a contrasting accent or harmoniously complementing the space.
7. Spontaneity in lines
In this cheerful dining room design by 2LG Studio, the designers created soft, spontaneous curves for the door frame. The Danish Pastel style space is enlivened by the combination of complementary pink and green in various shades and textures, while the minimalist form also creates a vibrant and youthful visual effect for the interior.
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Photo: 2LG Studio
Execution: Thien Thu
