Window Treatment Help
Gina D
6 years ago
I'm updating our dining room and am having difficulty with the curtain placement for this awkward window/ceiling layout. I know most designers will say to take the treatments to the top of the ceiling but the ceiling cutout makes this tricky. Should I put the rods at the top of the ceiling (at the sides of the windows) and have the curtains frame the window leaving the arch open or a rod at the top of the arch and tie backs on the sides? Any other ideas?
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PROBeyond Windows
6 years agoYou could do partial hardware w/ panels at the sides.
This is a bit more dramatic and not for everyone. However a stunning sheer could be glorious and still allow the light to come through.
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Comments (9)For the sliders, I'd look into a remote controlled roll down shade mounted outside above the doors. You can get them in different degrees of opaqueness, to control the light, but they will not give full privacy at night unless you get opaque, which won't work in the daytime unless you want black out. Most people have some kinds of lights outside their doors, so if it's lit outside there is no 'black hole' effect for uncovered windows. On the corner windows, I'd want bottom up shades so they could be partially covering the bottom part of the windows for privacy (the only part anyone could see in), yet you can still see out over the top and get the light. They also make vertical cellular shades that stack to the side and pretty much disappear. Outdoor mounted roller shade:...See MoreMCM exterior update need window treatment help
Comments (6)Hard to understand why a northeastern exposure would get a lot of sun. Perhaps a small amount in the early morning in midsummer, but it has to be out of the sun after that. If it's more eastern, than northern, a little more morning sun. My solution would be to plant small shade trees not to far from those windows....See MoreWindow treatments help
Comments (1)I have no idea what to put on my windows. I'd like to keep the view in the daytime and have privacy at night. Any suggestions?...See Morewindow treatment help
Comments (10)What ever color, fabric you choose, go with top down/bottom up shades. It gives you more options...for instance, you might want to see no treatment at all during the day so you can enjoy a full view. Hunter Douglas always is a good choice. For the bedroom, something like this: And this article for you to read: https://town-n-country-living.com/craftsman-charm-meets-modern-comfort-a-simple-master-suite.html...See More
PROBeverlyFLADeziner
6 years agoMount drapery panels at the cross member of the window. I'm willing to bet your chandelier is too small for the room. Check the size and the height over the table.
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PROM J Draperies and Interiors
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoGina D thanked M J Draperies and Interiors- PRO
M J Draperies and Interiors
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoOr you could do this on top and a simple roman shade made out of the same fabric, or a wood blind..
or this inside your frame shaped in arch design with a roman or roller shade underneath. Pull it down at night, pull it up in the morning and still have the sheer in front ( you can see outside but they cant see in)
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