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Show me your arched windows please

15 years ago

Hello ladies. It's been a while since I have been here. I hope everyone is doing well. I was wondering how many of you have arched windows. I have a big picture window in my formal living room that is about 72 inches wide and high. The top is arched. I have blinds covering the bottom that isn't part of the arch. I was wondering what kind of window treatment would work best. I have a picture and as soon as I figure out how to post it on here, I will. Thanks.

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fnmroberts
15 years ago
I believe you are meaning palladium (sp?) windows. This one is in our living room and has a window on either side too. Since the photo, I've pinched the panels to partially show them. Eventually want to install plantation shutters.

{{!gwi}}
susieq07
15 years ago
My Dining room Palladian window:

Palladian window over top of double doors entry:
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gk5040
15 years ago
We chose plantation shutters. I have seen where they take a large palladian and use medalions up the arch to hang the fabric and it look very pretty. I didnt have the space above mine. Wish I had a pic of that to show you but maybe someone else does.
parma42
15 years ago
Unless you need to cover it for privacy, many are just leaving those open.

If you have a break in the window, you could just run a rod through the break and have decorative panels on the side. Short rods, on either side, are an option, also.
lindybarts
15 years ago
We just left ours open for now but may be interested in dressing it up. So I'll be watching your thread for ideas too. Are you needing something for decor only or function?

Here's a couple quick pics I found while searching for arched windows.

{{!gwi}}
minniemom
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks for all of the replies.
My window is like susieq07's window and it is in my formal living room in the front of the house. I have 10 ft ceilings and wanted to add something to warm up the room.
straitlover
15 years ago
I don't think you want to see mine as it has a black trashbag taped to half of it right now - lol! Mine has to be covered because with the new furniture arrangement, it shines right on the TV in the afternoon making it impossible to watch for close to 3 hrs.

I put one of those paper RediShades on it when I first moved in the house; it was supposed to be temporary but it turned into about 10 years! I took it down a few months ago and recently bought one of the instock cellular arch blinds for JCPenney online. I'm haivng to trim it down a little to fit, but a hacksaw and utility knife are working pretty good on that. It just cost me 39.99 rather than $125+ for a custom one. I was waiting until my LR was painted and floor installed before instaling it.Problem now is my ladder's not tall enough for me to feel comfortable trying to install, so I am trying to find one I can borrow. Until then, I was able to get the trashbag up there w/ my 4 ft ladder and a yardstick. :)

Honestly, I hate the thing. If I had the money, I'd rip it out.

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