How can I DIY a fake window above my sink?

Terri May
by Terri May
  8 answers
  • Gerlinde Gruettner Gerlinde Gruettner on May 24, 2017

    I'm not sure of your question, but if you would like to put a fake window over your sink, I have actually done this. I took an old window, someone was throwing out and and old calendar of cows, put the pictures of the cows in each pane of glass(there were 6). You can paint the frame to look new or distress it some, which is what I did. I added a shelf under it, hung it up and then put a valance on it to match my real windows. It's great, like having a view, have gotten many compliments on it.

  • Lora Lora on May 24, 2017

    I would put a nice landscape painting. Just recently saw where they used a mirror to help reflect some light.

  • I would use mirror behind a recycled window frame. If you don't want to watch yourself doing dishes frost the mirror with a spray on frost. Just be cautious not to damage the mirror finish on the back. Add a valance, cornice or simple tie-back curtains for color.

  • Lbutterworth Lbutterworth on May 24, 2017

    I think a framed mirror or an old window frame over it is a great idea it also lightens up the area. Perhaps some shutters on the side would give you that country kitchen look.

  • Kathy Kathy on May 24, 2017

    You could hang curtains then behind them you could hang a mirror or piece of glass with an outdoor picture or your favorite outdoor scene of flowers, garden, etc. The glass could be mounted with a plate hanger.

  • Jim Pugliese Jim Pugliese on May 25, 2017

    Mirror with window pane on front surface

  • Gale O'Neal Gale O'Neal on May 25, 2017

    Get an old window that fits in that spot above your sink. Then find a, outdoor picture that you love, and place it behind the window (to avoid ruining pic) and hang. Add a little valance above and a shelf under it with a little flower vase. Voila! Instant window!

  • A A on May 31, 2017

    Google trompe l'oeil window wallpaper and you'll see results similar to this: https://www.houzz.com/photos/58883053/Window-With-Shutters-Art-Accent-Mural-KT8579MMP-traditional-wallpaper