Tailored window treatments for 22' Ceilings

lee82

14 years ago

I would welcome some advice on how to dress this townhouse Window and 106" Sliding glass door !

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Monique Jacqueline Design, LLC

14 years ago

Hello!

I would do panels on the lower half, stationary panels. I would hang my rod about 15" above the slider header opening and I would maximize my rod width. In maximizing the rod width from left to right, you then have your panels tight on the wall when the slider is in use. When the slider is not being used then you have the panels looser, hanging into the window perimeter. I would tint the upper windows. To put stationary panels from ceiling to floor, you have to bulk them up width wise so they have weight to them and not feel as though they are too skinny (toothpicks). The point to stationary panels is make them look as though you can close if you wanted to.
Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
I own a workroom and make custom draperies all the time. I would love to answer any other questions that you may have. I would do a rod that has a diameter larger than an 1", probably about 1 1/2" diameter. Again, adding bulk and not feeling as though it is too thin for the spans.
Cheers!
m.

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Amy Cifuentes
14 years ago
I would do a panel from floor to ceiling on each side of the windows. Sliding doors are impossible! Have the tinted and just leave them open. You can even tint where you can not see in from the outside if privacy is a issue. Good luck!
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karen paul interiors
14 years ago
Monique gives good advice. Additionally, if you are needing shade mid-day, you might want to put some sort of remote control shades (that disappear visually) for the upper portion. The rod Monique suggested for larger than 1" is important and to have minimal window stack when using the sliders is equally important.
Kathie
14 years ago
What color is your paint? Love it.
betsyweisberg
14 years ago
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Dress window as one large window-
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Monique Jacqueline Design, LLC
14 years ago
I like this idea, but if you are trying to conserve on cost, these are not stationary panels, they are workable. Also, the sliding doors split in the middle, verses drawing from one side. When the sliders draw from one side, you need to have the fabric off to the side in order for it stay out of the way. I also think that having the two side window banks help make this space feel wider. If you were to treat the windows above, with the windows below, in your space, it would make your space feel very narrow in width. This is just my thought, but probably one to be considered due to your overall width and ceiling height.
Cheers!
m.
summilux
14 years ago
Any time I see high walls, I think of art and bookshelves (If you're a hammer, the world looks like a nail). Could you put a catwalk just above the door and have a library ladder with rail on one side. You could have quite a view from the stairs on the 2nd photo.
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Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.
14 years ago
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I would do panels right from the top down on either side (non-operable), and then if you need to control the light from heat and uv rays, add in remote controlled Hunter Douglas Silhouettes or Duettes. These would an inside mount (sit just inside the window frame), and your drapery panels soften the edges. I'd also put a large piece of art in your large niche wall on the right - maximize that space - if art is too costly, go for a tapestry or something big! Good Luck...
pkoko624
14 years ago
I like the long panels. I just put them in my house, made them out of burlap, very inexpensive. It comes in all sorts of colors and adds texture. I used large wooden rods with rings from Bed, Bath & Beyond. We actually have 3 large windows above 3 sliding glass doors and it really softened the edges. We live on a lake and I didn't want to cover the windows and doors to keep the view. We are thinking about the window film due to the morning sun, so let me know if you do it and it works.
lee82
Original Author
14 years ago
Love the idea of Burlap, as we are informal and I am currently looking for an urban / farm style table and chairs...Where would I find the burlap colors ? Thanks for your help !
pkoko624
14 years ago
I bought it at my local fabric store. They had several colors. Mine are about 17ft long and they are very lightweight so I have ordered weights for the bottom to hold them down. I tried weights from the fabric store and they did nothing so I ordered some of those kind that go in vertical blinds,made out of metal. Let me know if you need any more info or if you want me to take a picture.
bondmom007
10 years ago
I would recommend power insulated room darkening mini blinds that you can control with a remote on the wall. This way you can have them open when you want and close them when you need to. They are custom made for the size of the window and come in many different colors. They will give you the light that you wanted because they cover very little of the window. I would also do it so that you cover only the window not the wall that way you have other decorating ideas.