How to install a cellular shade in a larger eyebrow arch top window?
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Comments (42)the autocad rendition above is taken from my preliminary drawings that I had made to give to the designer. I am not an expert. A long story, but the original designer was a guy my first builder recommended but turned out to be a costly mistake. He was in the middle of a divorce, strung out on anti-depressants, and did not complete the project. He also was not a CAD user. What a mistake. Needless to say, I deep-sixed this contractor and unfortunately learned an expensive lesson. I then started the project with another designer who finalized my plans similar to the last autocad design, but he used a different program, chief architect. I don't have that program, so I only posted changing the windows from my old autocad program. That is why the proportions and things don't look right. I do have a PDF file of the entire plans but I dont know how to convert them to either post, or email. I have thoroughly enjoyed all the insights. thanks again....See MoreShow me your arched windows please
Comments (7)I don't think you want to see mine as it has a black trashbag taped to half of it right now - lol! Mine has to be covered because with the new furniture arrangement, it shines right on the TV in the afternoon making it impossible to watch for close to 3 hrs. I put one of those paper RediShades on it when I first moved in the house; it was supposed to be temporary but it turned into about 10 years! I took it down a few months ago and recently bought one of the instock cellular arch blinds for JCPenney online. I'm haivng to trim it down a little to fit, but a hacksaw and utility knife are working pretty good on that. It just cost me 39.99 rather than $125+ for a custom one. I was waiting until my LR was painted and floor installed before instaling it.Problem now is my ladder's not tall enough for me to feel comfortable trying to install, so I am trying to find one I can borrow. Until then, I was able to get the trashbag up there w/ my 4 ft ladder and a yardstick. :) Honestly, I hate the thing. If I had the money, I'd rip it out....See MoreCellular shades or shutters? Looks and dust?
Comments (21)I am usually in the kitchen, bath or laundry forums and landed here today on a search, so hello. Like nini804, I live in the south where plantation shutters can sell a house. They do indeed cut heating costs if you leave them shut, and AC costs it you shut or at least tilt them against the sun. I also have cellular shades in some of the guest rooms, roman shades in my son's room, and blinds in my family room and office. Plus four cats! Cleaning cell shades was never a problem -- roll them with a lint roller, same for lamp shades -- but cords for both blinds and shades need to be secured if you have a mischievous cat. Kittens have strangled on them. I think of all the options you have presented, wood blinds let in the most light and give quick, easy flexibility for adjustment. Easily cleaned with a swiffer extender. They almost disappear when pulled up. The frames around shutters cut out a lot of light, and they look less good on small windows. You particularly do not want to "split" a plantation shutter on a small window. I think cellular shades give a soft, pretty look and come in more colors, but are best in bedrooms. However, you used to be able to get them with a sun reflective coating for hot areas, though they did give a shimmery look to your windows when viewed from the outside. Not sure if those are still on the market. You can also, I believe, put Pellas on a timer that will automatically raise and lower them at different times of the day, depending on how you preset it. Where we live, in a moderately upscale neighborhood in the south, it is considered good form to have matching window treatments on each on each side of your house. For example, most people here have plantation shutters on all their front windows, up and down. But they might have blinds or cellular shades on the back. My real estate agent says consistency gives a house curb appeal. But we have a mix on the front because that works best for our rooms, especially where the cats hang (dining room bay window) where shutters would restrict their view too much. All said, though, unless the window is a small one, plantation shutters are my favorite option. Hope my pros and cons can help you choose....See MoreAdvice on window treatment for eyebrow arched windows
Comments (9)Hey There: When it comes to eyebrow shape windows you can do bottom up top down operating blinds. The blinds will go up where the arch starts (the arch itself will not be covered) but in your situation there is no problem with light and privacy. The beauty is that you can raise the blinds from the bottom and still be able to enjoy the view...all blinds will be inside mount installation......See Morefuzzytowel
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