Casement Windows with Roman Shades?

11 years ago

Hi. I've been laboring over choosing window treatments for the windows in our new home which is over 100 years old. Starting with these casement windows in our bedroom - the outer windows are casement (they open inward) and the big middle window is actually just a pane of glass that doesn't open.

I love relaxed roman shades, like these, but I'm not sure how to mount them or if it will look good. I can't see how outside mounting would work because of the very wide casing (I looked up all the window lingo before posting), but I'm also unsure how inside mount works with a casement window. You can't just mount the bar to the inside of the casing because if you tried to open the window (inwards) it would be blocked. Currently, there are roller-shades mounted in these metal things (see pic) directly on the window rail. I think they're kind of ugly. Would we have to mount the Roman shades in these? Anyone have any advice? I would love to see some pictures of Roman shades that have been mounted in casement windows, especially ones that have wide trim or "casing" around them. Thank you!

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Rebecca
Original Author

11 years ago

Hi hayleydaniels. Thanks for your comment. There is plenty of information on mounting Roman shades on the inside of common windows, but I have not found anything on mounting inside of casement windows which is what I have.

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hayleydaniels
11 years ago
Have you tried googling 'mounting relaxed Roman shades to inside of window'? You could probably find several blogs and youtube videos showing how it's done. If that doesn't work, call a window covering store and ask.
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hayleydaniels
11 years ago
That's why you're probably going to have to talk to the people at a high end window covering shop who've done things like that. I can't imagine that your situation is all that unique. It's just a matter of finding the people who've done it so if you get told they don't know what to do, you need to ask them if they have any idea who would know.
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Design Details
11 years ago
I've only seen inward opening casement windows in very old buildings. Would you consider replacing them?
Rebecca
Original Author
11 years ago
Hi Design Details, Thanks for your response. We probably won't change the windows, at least not any time soon. One of the reasons we bought this house is because it is so old and has never been "flipped." I had actually never considered replacing those windows but I will consider it if we can't find any way to work with them.
Rebecca
Original Author
11 years ago
How did people used to treat casement windows? These ugly things we have on look like they're from the 60's.
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Fenstermann LLC
11 years ago
Hey There: These old roller blinds are just not the best solution for your old casement windows. We are specialized in pleated blinds for crank out/casement and turn tilt windows...

These blinds are only 7/8 inches in depth and install minimalistic in your window jamb...We do have a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEV3CkF-Dck that shows how it works.

These blinds additionally open bottom up - top down and fully collapse to approx. 2 inches in height... www.PleatedBlindsStore.com give you many more ideas...
lizbethr8
10 years ago
Did you find a solution to your window treatment dilemma? I have 14 inward opening windows in 5 casement frames and have yet to figure out how to cover them. Right now they all have roller shades (like yours) and I would love to replace them with Roman shades. However, there isn't anything out there that shows how to mount them so the windows will be free to open. The windows are charming but do not keep heat or air conditioning inside so would love to use thermal material on them. If you've discovered something that works I'd love to hear about it. Thanks!
Beerpocketbook
10 years ago
I wonder if there is some way you could attach Roman shades directly to the wood frame of the window? Or some other type of treatment, such as sheers on a rod top & bottom. Not sure how that would look or if the frame is big enough.
Ramona
10 years ago
I love roman shades, but I can't imagine the solution to your problem. Personally, I love casement windows. I find them romantic and they let in lots of air.

Drapes over entire area?
cynthia gomez
9 years ago
I have windows just like yours and I was thinking about attaching the shades directly onto the window frame. I can't think of any other solution either. What about screens? Do you have any screens? I need to know if they can somehow be attached to the window.