Window Treatments for Large Windows
Replacing old cellular shades that were in our house when we purchased. They are filthy and the cords are starting to break. Not really looking to put up curtains, valances, etc. Looking for something cordless (toddler) and think we've decided on Bali's cordless "Daybreak Crystal" cellular shades, but I want to be sure. Any other ideas for window treatments?
There are 6 windows total that are each 42" x 72". We really like our view and the treatments are more so for privacy at night.
Picture below from when we first moved in. Excuse the panoramic photo (there's a full other window on the left side where the image stops) and pink walls (they're now RH Silver Sage).
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Comments (2)I am not quite sure how big the skylight window is but I would use a motorized skylight shade. Here is an example - Motorized skylight shade on blinds.com There are a ton of companies that make the motorized shade so you can pick any material. I would use a cellular shade that was blackout in the skylight. With motorization, you can open and close the treatment as you need. For the window wall, I would also look at motorized shades. The question would be an aesthetic question - Do you want the shades to be on individual windows or do you want one long treatment on each vertical window grouping. Individual motorized shades would probably be nice because you could operate each window separately. Most of the motorization controls are built my Somfy. For the type of window treatment, cellular shades offer some thermal insulation, double cell is better than single cell. I am not sure if you want black out shades for these windows. Motorized shades options from blinds.com for example. One other options is to put the window treatments on the outside of the windows if your exterior permits. Take a look at Bandalux for some ideas. Good luck in your search!...See Morewindow treatment for large window
Comments (14)I would go custom if I were you and get shaped shades or blinds made to fit your window. To have straight shades mounted at the very top and have wall space showing between the shade and some of the windows won't look too good IMO. To have them come down even to cover the tops of the windows, you'll lose the look. Then what was the point of those windows. With bottom up shades, you'll see ugly cords and a headrail at the top. There's no way to hide that. If you can live with that, well it's just something to think about. Custom may be pricey, but probably worth it in your case. My 2 cents....See Morewindow treatment dilemma
Comments (8)i have stained concrete in one room and did cellulars (bali) they help w/heat and light....See More
crystalpea
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoUser
6 years agoHere's a closeup pix of the IKEA Lenda panels. Ikea's pix are miserable...doesn't give you much of an idea what you're buying. They do come with tabs which I don't care for so I cut them off, fold over to the length I need and flip it; turning the top into the bottom of the panel. (They even send the fusible tape to hem with :) I then use clip rings. They come in 2 lengths, both extra long. They have a rich look; it's hard to believe how little they cost; especially compared to most of the crap panels out there. That darker stitching you see is a nice detail.
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6 years agoHey There: Pleated Blinds or Panel blinds don't cut it in your situation - your kids can still grab them and they can get dirty or crushed. In you case we would recommend roller shades with a short endless chain operation - your kids cant reach them and you can close them at nite....
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