Motorized shades and color to high arched & low rectangular windows
C.R. Baker
6 years ago
THE PROBLEM: Second story arched windows of different sizes and spacing.
Just moved into a home in Northern New Mexico with stunning views, but no window treatments to help keep out the sun’s heat and intense morning light. Please know the windows are coated so that the IR/heat helps keep the home warm in winter. I am leaning towards motorized shades plus some flavor of drape to add color and help soften the room. Painting the walls is part of my plan. Possibly the ceiling too. I am fearful that shades + drapes + painted walls + painted ceiling may be too busy.
Recommendations appreciated. Thanks.
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PROL & L Window Fashions
6 years agoI would look into cellular shades. They will give you the best heat control.
If you want to be able to open and close the shades on the top windows, you are going to have to go motorized. Most motorized treatments come with battery packs which do not require outlets. Hardwired motorization is usually only done for new construction and remodeling because wires need to be run to the window frames.
To get a shade to fit the arch, you will need to do two shades. A stationary arched shade at the top of the window and then a regular shade below it. The bottom shade can be motorized; the arch cannot.
Hunter Douglas can do both arched shades and motorized shades. I would contact a window treatment professional in your area, especially since you are dealing with arched windows.
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C.R. Baker
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6 years agoC.R. Baker
6 years ago
lynartist
6 years agoThis is what I would suggest you do. It is of course a custom job and needs to be motorized. Semi Sheer’s that go all the way to the to; the middle window splits and draws to the sides; the side window draw to to the the sides. This would be expensive but beautiful. Because your windows are different heights and shapes it’s best to just treat this as a whole.
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6 years agolynartist
6 years agoGood luck! You can of course add solar shades to the bottom windows ( a 10% will allow you to enjoy your view when down but cut the glare)!
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