For me? At the moment, it's windows. Today, the sun broke through the clouds for the first time in at least three days. It was a lovely moment, possibly my favourite weather. The temperature is cold enough to make your lips crack and your cheeks flush, but the sun is shining, which is very warming to the soul. I find peace and comfort in my morning tea as I watch the snow melt and the birds fly about.
On days like these I force myself to get out and embrace London, but I get the most spectacular view from my window, and I don't have to deal with the runny nose.
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| Winter sun in Bethnal Green (messy room, apologies) |
Even with the fairly unimpressive window size, I love how the light floods in to my room, illuminating the slightly dull cream/beige in the most charming way, it is warm and nostalgic, like the perfect cup of tea. So suited to London, so suited to it's climate, letting the beauty of nature in without compromising your comfort, that's what the window should be about. Note how the window is framed and held together with a small bolt, I think this is adorable, again, it is nostalgic and simple, not detracting from the view, and adding an atmosphere to the room (however it is not in the least practical when a strong, arctic wind is blowing)!
Inspiration for windows:
Let the nature in, the light.
It doesn't constantly have to be modern, let it adjust to the room and it's aura.
(I am not one for unusual shapes or textures). Simplicity is key, to coin the bauhaus phrase, form should follow function. The window's purpose is to let in light, to lift the room, if you're lucky, to frame a picture.
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