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Window treatments for bungalow stained glass windows?

6 years ago

We're looking for the right window treatment to cover the bottom half of our three front windows in our 1920s bungalow (photo attached). The top half of the windows is stained glass; we want occasional coverage for the bottom half of the windows (i.e., at night) for privacy. We're looking for the best option that will have the least impact on the look of the windows. We're considering these Simple Fit Pop In Shades, to avoid drilling in the wood window frames: https://www.blindsgalore.com/simple-fit/filter?size=28.75x31.25.

My questions:

1) Since we only want coverage on the bottom half, should we get regular blinds and install the blinds in the middle of the window (i.e., at the top of the bottom window) and just pull them down over the bottom half when needed, or should we get top-down/bottom-up blinds and install them at the very top of the whole window, knowing that we would use the top-down/bottom up feature to just cover the bottom half?

In other words, would it look funny to have the blinds installed at the midway point? Would the mounting look better at the very top of the whole window frame?

2) Any other options we should consider?

Thanks for your ideas!

Jamie

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redishade18
6 years ago
Hi Jamie! I would recommend Redi Shade Artisan Custom shades with Simple Fit Installation. We offer these in both standard and top-down-bottom-up lift options. You can install either at any height of your window frame thanks to the tension mount mechanism. This product comes in over 40 different color options to find the best option for you. You can customize Artisan Custom shades at https://www.homedepot.com/s/artisan%2520no%2520tools?NCNI-5

You can also check out our other products at https://www.redishade.com/. We offer multiple shade options and light controls to best fit your needs. If you have any questions about our products, please reach out to customersupport@redishade.com
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Marta
6 years ago
Hi - I don’t have advice for you, but just wanted to say that I love your windows!
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gracie01 zone5 SW of Chicago
6 years ago
You could use tension rods between each window with tier curtains, either sheers or grommet tops.
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I would recommend Top/Down Bottom up shades. Providing GREAT privacy, fantastic control, and the ability to reeeeeeally enjoy that gorgeous stained glass.
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6 years ago
Hey There: We suggest bottom up top down operating blinds - these blinds are less than one inch in depth and do perfectly install as inside mount. This way you do not take away anything from your window trim or blocking to much glass with a bulky roman shade for example.

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