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window treatment for large window

8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago

Just redid our kitchen and need advice on how to shade this large east-facing window. The sun shines in on the dining area in the morning and it is very bright. There is not a ton of margin for collecting curtains on either side (cabinet on left and wall on right), and maybe not an elegant way to hang blinds. Interested in your ideas.



Comments (14)

  • 8 years ago

    Sill length, washable sheer curtains on clip rings on one rod from cabinet to wall. Use a baton system to keep them clean when you move them to open or close. Or look at very lightweight accordion pleated shades that can be mounted near the ceiling. Cellular shades may be too heavy. Thin Roman shades would also work if they could be raised enough to clear the diagonal tops of the glass on the tallest window. Balloon shades may or may not be to your taste, they are rare these days.

    If available, I would consult the architect who designed these windows to see what they had in mind for window coverings.

    Scott Strickler thanked apple_pie_order
  • PRO
    8 years ago
    Check on solar shades. But almost anything is going to cost a fortune. This drives me crazy because everyone wants windows but few think about light control. Hence huge costs for doing that.
    Scott Strickler thanked Flo Mangan
  • 8 years ago

    I would love to have your problem. Where I live getting enough sun in the winter is a mental health issue so I'd leave them bare.

    Scott Strickler thanked lizziesma
  • 8 years ago

    Someone showed a shade that had been recessed into the ceiling, a few days ago. If the ceiling is still available for changes, that could work. It'll be expensive.

    Scott Strickler thanked apple_pie_order
  • PRO
    8 years ago


    Bottom up shades might be the best way to proceed.

    Scott Strickler thanked BeverlyFLADeziner
  • 8 years ago

    Thanks for the input! You have really shed some pleasant, tasteful, appropriately-filtered light on the spectrum of options.

  • 8 years ago

    I would go custom if I were you and get shaped shades or blinds made to fit your window. To have straight shades mounted at the very top and have wall space showing between the shade and some of the windows won't look too good IMO.

    To have them come down even to cover the tops of the windows, you'll lose the look. Then what was the point of those windows.

    With bottom up shades, you'll see ugly cords and a headrail at the top. There's no way to hide that. If you can live with that, well it's just something to think about.

    Custom may be pricey, but probably worth it in your case. My 2 cents.

    Scott Strickler thanked shadylady2u
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    I would definitely look into Bottom Up Top Down Shades. (cellular or Sun Screen) Also look into doing work with a company that specializes in custom treatments, that way you can get shades that fit in the angles you have going on.

    Scott Strickler thanked Alpha Aero Draperies
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    IMO exterior solar shads would be the simpleast and cheapest.

    Scott Strickler thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    I was going to suggest exterior solar shades too, but it appears this is a condo on an upper level and outside treatments might be limited by restrictions in building?? The bottom up shades could be great solution. Lower cost and keeps the curves visible.

  • 7 years ago

    thanks again for the input. hired a local designer/installer. here is the finished product. Hunter Douglas custom screen shades/bisque/3%. outside mounted with conventional metal loop operation.

  • 7 years ago

    Great solution.

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Nothing to add, but...I LOVE IT.

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