21/02/26

Splendour of Baroque: Window Textiles as a Hymn to Luxury

Baroque style is a celebration of opulence, dynamism, and rich detailing. It proclaims luxury in everything: in the curves of lines, the play of light and shadow, and the abundance of decorative elements. Although Baroque is traditionally associated with palace interiors and antique wooden windows, modern plastic windows fit perfectly into this style — if you skilfully enhance them with textile decor. The smooth surface and perfect geometry of plastic frames even work to your advantage: they create an impeccable “canvas” on which luxurious fabrics and draperies look especially striking.

In Baroque textile design, the key is impressive scale and nobility of materials. Opt for heavy, textured fabrics with rich finishes: velvet, brocade, satin, silk with gold or silver embroidery. Choose deep, saturated colours: burgundy, emerald, sapphire, purple, and gold. Patterns can be elaborate — ornate scrolls, floral motifs, cartouches, grotesques — anything that emphasises the palatial grandeur.

Baroque curtains are typically long, with voluminous pleats, puffs, and cascades. They are complemented by lavish lambrequins of complex shapes, tassels, cords, fringes, and gilded tiebacks. Layering is often used — for instance, combining heavy drapes with sheer muslin or embroidered voile.

For plastic windows, massive curtain rods look especially impressive: gilded, carved, or wrought‑iron ones. They add the necessary monumentality and conceal the modern nature of the frame. It’s important that the fixings and fittings are visible and richly decorated.

Avoid plain, textureless fabrics and synthetic materials with a glossy shine — they simplify the look. Instead, focus on the weight of the fabric, intricate draping, and an abundance of decorative details.

Properly chosen textiles transform a plastic window into a portal to a royal palace. With their help, you can create an atmosphere of festivity, grandeur, and unsurpassed luxury — the true values of the Baroque style.