How To Cover Specialty Windows
What’s so special about Specialty Windows? In our book all windows are special, especially when it comes to covering them. They give us our view to the world and we absolutely love the architectural integrity and unexpected shapes that add interest to our interiors.
As a window fashion designer, the intrigue is in the covering itself. Maintaining the integrity of the window while fashioning a window covering design is the goal here. One of the questions we are most often asked about specialty windows is: What’s available to cover my arched, angled, oval, eyebrow, or upper windows?
Two Questions To Ponder
Before the design begins you must ask yourself these two questions, yes, just two!
Do I want the window completely exposed at times to relish in the architectural features?
Am I okay that the angled or arched portion will be permanently covered?
We’ll tackle question one first as it happens to be our favorite and the easiest to accomplish!
Let’s Talk About Enhancing Your Specialty Window
Even as an expert in window coverings, the thought of covering up the beauty of the window trim, the moldings….causes me to shutter! Which takes us to solution #2 for question #1.
S H U T T E R S
Custom wood plantation shutters are a beautiful solution for specialty windows which can be made to fit any window. Shutters are considered a furnishing and are known to be the only window covering that is included in the home’s appraisal. Crafted to enhance the opening, the finish options are endless with choices in custom moldings, paint and stain colors.
Eliptical Arch Shutters
Custom wood plantation shutters by Knight’s Carpets and Interiors
Our customer was blinded by the light coming through her entryway windows. We went through several solutions of window coverings and lighted upon custom shutters. The result is a statement maker which allows control of the light, a custom stain-match to the door, custom moldings to ensure the integrity of the windows, and an overall appearance that looks as if the shutters were built with the house.
If you answered YES to Question #2,
the following solutions are for you
Notably, specialty windows can be covered with any type of window covering - any type! Consider this: If you want matching shades throughout your home, a specialty window covering can be made to accommodate your wishes.
Hunter Douglas Duette honeycomb shades are the perfect fit for specialty windows. For more inspiration on angle-top window coverings click the pic above.
Honeycomb Shades
Our most popular selling shade is the honeycomb shade which is a perfect solution for specialty shaped windows and skylights. The shades can be raised in angle-top or arch-top windows just to the point where the shape begins, or the straight-edge stops, and can be made to fit any opening as a fixed, non-operational shade.
Perfect arch windows allow for movement of your shades, often not requiring a template. Want to see more arch window treatments? Click the pic.
Did we mention that any type of shade can be made to fit a specialty window?
Upper Windows Are Special Too
Closing and opening shades on upper windows is no longer a hassle with motorized window coverings. Learn more on motorization by clicking the pic.