Window treatment for a double window!

11 years ago

I would love to do a flat roman shade but if I do 2 separate inside mounts then we can't open the window all the way! Would one big shade be too big? Would 2 outside mounts look OK? Any pics of similar windows? Thanks!

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amj0517
11 years ago
I would either do two inside mount shades, or one outside mount that is hung close to the ceiling and is wide enough to cover all the trim.
jab65
11 years ago
I think a flat Roman shade that large would be heavy and difficult to raise and lower. That might be a consideration for you. Do you like your woodwork to show or be hidden?
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I think this is one of these things that should have a "post-game analysis" of sorts. I don't mean to be critical, but this will be analytical and it may help someone else who builds a house in the future. The idea here is nice, and the essentially linked windows are similar to a true palladian window, with the tall window in the middle and subordinate windows on either side of a height equal to the bottom sash...fine. But you've kind of backed yourself into a design corner because these particular windows need to be covered, and yet you don't want to cover them too much, or all the time. A palladian window in an 18th or 19th c house would be treated like this: The walls would be thick enough that shutters would fold over the small windows and fold back into shallow pockets in the jambs when you wanted them out of the way. The larger window would be elaborately draped because of the curve or possibly mostly left bare,depending. If you were to design this over again---or if your architect does do this again in another house---a peak that was wide enough to allow a single rod or top mounted treatment that was wide enough to cover all three windows completely should be one thing considered, or more room for shutters to be folded back would be another, a shorter or differently proportioned window in the middle another. I think that windows are often designed as if they can all be left uncovered because nobody's windows need to be covered for privacy or light control. And really the opposite is true. Almost Every window should be designed if it will need to be covered for privacy or light control, and if it doesn't great, but if it does you are not faced with several less than ideal options and possibly some really awkward options but no perfect options.
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Since you have the cranks on the windows and need access to them, I wouldn't put anything there. Valances can be old fashioned and your windows are more contemporary. If I didn't need privacy, I would forego window treatments. The views are nice, but if you don't want to see the deck and its furnishings, try an inside mounted semi-sheer cafe curtain on the tall window. That still allows a view of the trees, but will block the deck and railings from sight. Add color to the kitchen with some colorful hand towels, pot holders, crocks/cookie jars/canisters, a kettle or small appliance. If you limit the items to a few decorative accessories, you can change them out when you feel the mood or the seasons change. Pops of orange A bit of lemon Turquoise
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jellyben
Original Author
11 years ago
The woodwork is nothing special so I don't mind if it is hidden. As far as the roman shade, I was thinking of making it a fixed one so functionality isn't an issue. I just can't find a picture of what I want!
marcolo
11 years ago
You can do two separate shades under a single valance to the ceiling.
annzgw
11 years ago
I don't know how you can hang anything outside mount and still use the cabinet to the left.

Are you wanting to soften the windows or just have privacy when you need it? If you just need occasional privacy then I'd go with inside mount cellular shades. Just be aware that when they're down, they won't hang perfectly straight where the windows overlap.
mom2sethc
11 years ago
Hi!

My roman over my sink window is "fixed". It doesn't open or close. I've also included a pic of my inside mount romans in my family room.

Elaine
natal
11 years ago
We have roman woven woods in two rooms with the same window configuration. All windows can be fully opened.
jellyben
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks all so much, and Elaine, thank you for the pictures. I don't know how I got it in my head that an inside mount would mean I couldn't open the window, silly me. I am leaning toward the inside mount, now I just have t find fabric...
stolenidentity
11 years ago
I would just leave them untreated. Unless you need something for privacy, sun, etc. Those are some big beautiful windows! If you must have something on them, how about just a light curtain that can blow in the breeze when they are open?
Sheeisback_GW
11 years ago
I'd go with two inside mounts.
nostalgicfarm
11 years ago
I would do 2 inside mounts for sure. You probably just won't be able to lift the windows the final top inch or two.
blubird
11 years ago
I really don't see enough depth in that window casing to install an inside mount unless you are making 2 separate fixed inside mounts. As to an outside mount, I can't tell if I'm seeing the side or front of cabs on the left. Installing an outside mount would interfere with the cab if that's the front door of the cab.

Helene

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