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Archive for the 'Challenging Windows' Category

How to handle Window Treatment for Big Windows

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Stumped on how to handle large windows or as some people call them a wall of windows?  There is no doubt that multiple windows on a wall or multiple sliding glass doors or multiple French doors can be a challenge.  However, we have many ways to tackle big windows using decorative window treatments or privacy and light control window treatments.  To help with heating costs, we can add insulated window treatments to reduce drafts caused by large windows.

To get started, ask yourself, what exactly do I need to accomplish?  Whether you need full black out drapes for sleeping and privacy or just decorative panels, both can look stunning.  Generally speaking, decorative panels use less fabric and will cost less money. In this picture, we show one width decorative panels in a grommet drape style.  This is simple and elegant with a bit more contemporary look.  We love the sleek lines of the panels which give the room dimension and subtle accent color.  Drapes don’t always have to scream “look at me”.  The color block drape seen here can be found in our custom drape department.  Using two coordinating solid fabrics can really make your drapes go from ordinary to spectacular by simply adding another color.

This room scene shows 4 panels on 2 rods.  As an alternative, this window treatment project could have been done with one continuous rod and 3 panels.  In that case, we would have recommended the 3 panels be 1.5 widths of fabric to give the center panel a bit more fullness.

If you love the “light” decorative panel look but need some privacy, you can add a sheer window treatment or sheer curtain and maintain the sleek contemporary look of this room.

big window curtains


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Challenging Corner Windows made Elegant

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

We have covered thousands of windows across the country in every shape and style imaginable. We get many phone calls about how to beautifully cover a corner window.

In our opinion, there is no better solution than an elegant drape and valance combination for a corner window. We love this combination for all window styles, but it works particularly well for tricky corner windows. Look how beautiful it is in the room shot to the right. What you see here is a straight tab top valance mounted on a wrought iron rod. The two rods are joined in the corner with a matching elbow bracket giving the corner a refined look. The rod ends are finished with elegant finials. The hardware choices made here completely transform a simple tab top valance into a work of art.

What really sets the finished window apart from the ordinary are the drapery panels. Since the drapery header is covered by the valance, a simple rod pocket drape header was used to keep the cost down. The panels are mounted on an inexpensive non-decorative curtain rod directly under the valance. Don’t worry, you can’t see it. We love this approach because you don’t need to purchase drapery rings and it is very easy to install.

To add extra style and flair, we like to mix and match fabrics. Shown here is a solid silk drape with a coordinating plaid valance. Doesn’t this window look gorgeous? It is hard to believe that this beautiful corner window was created with a simple tab top valance, rod pocket drapes and decorative hardware.

corner window valance drape combination


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