Huge window in what will be the shower
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Need help with window coverings for HUGE window
Comments (13)Justa' thought for you and probably a much less costly solution.... First, I'd use black wrought iron poles/rods for what I'm about to suggest. Think about using a rich, earth toned fabric (rust & lt golds..maybe in a paisley design? However wide your total window is..buy that much yardage...(based on 54" or 60" wide fabric). I'm seeing a canopy suspended down about 4' from the very top of the top windows. The width of the fabric would be the length of the canopy (w/perhaps 3" hems at top & bottom. Run the top of the canopy on a pole at the very top.Then.. by simply placing a pair of the black wrought iron 'L' shaped plant hangars at the 4' mark-you can run the bottom edge of the fabric's hem thru another pole & it will project out away from the window somewhat..I think you can get them w/a 12" arm. This canopy would then cover the top 4' of your windows entire length. From a person's view sitting on your furniture-you'll still be able to look up and out the upper windows-but the glare from the sun will be blocked from the top portion. Also I'd again-(a simple hem job)...make dummy panels to hang from the very top of the top windows-all the way to the floor...one on each end and one on the 2 center wood casings. The canopy would hide your short rods from which the panels will hang. Then to give you a soft look to the bottom portion...you could hang, say- light gold,tab top sheers or semi sheers,on yet another black pole, which would diffuse any afternoon sun. This pole would be placed, on the section of the wider wood beam (for lack of a better word..the one that's 2 glass panes above your sample blinds). Topping it all off would be some really decorative black finials on the ends of the 3 poles. Methinks it would just be a different approach & not something eveyone else has. The cool thing is-if you bouth the drapery panels all in 1 continuous length at Joanne's? You'll get it for the 40 or 50% off price coupon-just cut off the 4 lengths of the windows yourself....See MoreSanity check: Huge window & shutter repair/replace bill?
Comments (15)Pictures are some times decieving but those windows don't look like they are from nor in 18th century style. I leave the windows to the historic home purists but this much I know. I would do the happy dance if hired to build new shutters like those and repaint hardware for $500 a pop. Charging that kind of money to strip and paint shutters should be a felony. If those who like to gaga over historic homes could tell the difference between my shutters and whatever is being quoted for $7k,I would refund your money. Judging by the picture, the hardware isn't even historically correct reproduction,much less origional. Did I mention that hype is way over priced? I don't mean to miniumize the value or beauty of the home,it's truly a satisfying experience to own such place,not to mention living there. I'm only saying it isn't Drayton Hall and the contractor is not intitled to wages as if if were. Let my lashing commence....See Morehuge windows - options for blinds
Comments (2)What is the biggest issue, sun contrl, heat control or privacy....See MoreWhat window treatment for this huge arched window?
Comments (3)I would put a simple window film on the arched window. It will give you enough privacy, light coming through, and cover the bad view. You can use a slightly frosted one, or maybe one that looks like seeded glass to match the style of your home. There are los of options. For the square window, you can use a woven wood shade or other blind. For interior mount, you need to measure using the larger outside frame and look for one that will work with the narrow dimension for installation. I think it would be best to mount a roman shade over the window at the ceiling. Then you get the most light while the shade is up and don't have to drill into the beautiful wood frame. You could also mount a rod above the window and use a simple linen drape on each side to pull closed when you want privacy....See MoreD D
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