Home Improvement

Think Spring with Window Film

As the cold winter months have firmly claimed their spot for this year, I can't wait until I see the consistent shine of the Sun and the warmth of spring.  Usuallly in Spring, I take a hard look at the  long list of "to-do's" that I have been unable to get to while fighting off snow and ice all winter.   This winter I thought of a cool new project that might really add some vibrancy and style to my den.  It involves using window film for a few windows that I'm not too sure what to do with.

I usually take our family dog for a walk each day, and as I walked around my neighborhood  for the past few months, I've  noticed one house in particular that has what looks like stained glass window film on a few windows that face the alley.  One day while I was walking by, I caught the home owner outside and asked her what she had done to her windows.   You see, I really liked the look of how she decorated her windows and thought that it would make a great addition to my den in my own home.  After a few minutes of discussion here is what I found out.

First Stained Glass Window Film 24-by-36-Inches

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Manufacturer: Artscape

Model Number: 02-3501

Sale Price: $19.80

"ARTSCAPE" WINDOW FILM 24" X 36" Translucent film for windows, showers, glass that allows light to enter yet provides privacy Great to block unwanted views or in places where blinds/ curtains remain closed regulary Looks like textured glass Self-adhering (static) - no adhesives Easily trimmed to fit & matches patterns like wallpaper, both top & bottom or left & right Easily removed without leaving any residue Bagged 1st stained glass

Biscayne Privacy Stained Glass Decorative Window Film 32" x 86"

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Manufacturer: EtchArt, LLC

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Sale Price: $59.99

Decorate with the relaxing colors of nature. Biscayne Privacy stained glass design obscures visibility through the glass day and night. Enjoy the beauty from inside when the light shines through. Wow your neighbors at night when indoor lights show off the stained glass effect. The Biscayne design coordinates with many color motifs and decorating styles. Complements many color motifs and decorating styles. Adds privacy by obscuring visibility through the glass day and night. This easy to apply film is adhesive free, filters UV rays and helps save energy. (Keeps room cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.) Stained glass colors are rich and luminous, creating a very high-end look. Installs in minutes, looks great for years! Applies with just a spray bottle of water and a couple drops of liquid soap. If needed, is easy to trim to fit. FREE squeegee smoothing tool included. Made in USA

Essentially, my neighbor used decorative window film on her windows.  She purchased the film online at a specialty retailer and then they shipped it to her in about 3 or 4 days.   The process didn't sound too difficult as the window film is adhesive free and stays on by just using static.   She mentioned that it did take a little bit of a learning curve when she first applied the film, but after the second or third window, she had the process down and was able to knock out all of the windows she wanted done in an afternoon.   She also showed me the back of her home (which wasn't visible from the street obviously) and she had a couple of kitchen windows that she put window cling borders on.

In any case, for my den, I'm going to take her advice and shop online and see what I can come up with for a design and pattern of window film that makes sense for my decor.   I am not really sure if I'll cover the whole window or not, but I defintely would consider creating  the same type of window cling borders that my neighbor did and possibly also add some corner pieces to create some style and color to my room.  Then when next Winter rolls around, I'll be able to enjoy those new colors and not be so down in the dumps over the drab gray skies that make up most of those cold snowy days.

Etched Glass Window Film 36-by-72-Inch

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Manufacturer: Artscape

Model Number: 01-0122

Sale Price: $29.98

The straightforward sophistication of Etched Glass. Artscape's Etched Glass window film self adheres to any smooth glass surface. Etched Glass is available in 36 In. x 72 In. panels which can be trimmed, or combined to fit any sized window. The image is a repeating pattern both left to right and top to bottom. It can be used either vertically or horizontally. Artscape window film provides UV protection, and is unaffected by heat, cold, steam or humidity. It applies in minutes, uses no adhesives and can be easily removed without leaving any residue. The translucent image is visible from both sides of the window, providing style and privacy simultaneously. Artscape is recommended for use in any window and provides a striking and effortless design element to shower doors and specialty windows like sidelights, arches and transoms.Innovative solution for privacy and decorEasy to install and remove-applies in minutes to smooth glassUses no adhesivesAvailable in 36 in. x 72 in.- repeating pattern simply add panels to the top, bottom, left or rightIdeal for specialty windows: sidelights, transoms, arches

Etched Leaf Window Film 24-by-36-Inch

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Manufacturer: Artscape

Model Number: 01-0128

Sale Price: $17.99

"ARTSCAPE" ETCHED LEAF WINDOW FILM 24" X 36" Translucent film for windows, showers and glass Allows light to enter yet provides privacy Great to block unwanted views or in places where blinds/curtains remain closed regularly Self-adhering (static) - no adhesives Easily trimmed to fit and matches patterns like wallpaper Easily removed without leaving any residue

Rice Paper Window Film 24-by-36-Inch

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Manufacturer: Artscape

Model Number: 01-0134

Sale Price: $23.30

24" x 36", Rice Paper Window Film, An Inexpensive Alternative To Stained Glass, Translucent But Not Transparent, Allows Light To Enter The Room, Provides Privacy, No Adhesive Necessary, Will Tile Together Like Wallpaper, Top To Bottom, Left To Right, Can Be Easily Removed With No Adhesive Residue After Years Of Installation, Easily Trimmed To Fit, Self Static Adhering, No Adhesives.

Magnolia Window Film 24-by-36-Inch

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Manufacturer: Artscape

Model Number: 01-0113

Sale Price: $17.76

24" x 36", Magnolia Window Film, An Inexpensive Alternative To Stained Glass, Translucent But Not Transparent, Allows Light To Enter The Room, Provides Privacy, No Adhesive Necessary, Will Tile Together Like Wallpaper, Top To Bottom, Left To Right, Can Be Easily Removed With No Adhesive Residue After Years Of Installation, Easily Trimmed To Fit, Self Static Adhering, No Adhesives.

Etched Lace Window Film 24-by-36-Inch

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Manufacturer: Artscape

Model Number: 01-0126

Sale Price: $20.90

This Light Effects Etched Lace Decorative window film provides the look of stained glass. Provides privacy yet allow natural light to enter the room. This window film refracts light giving the film a three dimensional quality.-Self-adhering (static) - no adhesives and easy to install and remove-Stained glass window design looks like textured glass-24 inches x 36 inches sheets fit together like wallpaper -Protects your furniture and carpets from harmful UV rays -Can be trimmed to fit any custom size window

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