Browse Forums Interior Decorating Lounge 1 May 26, 2010 6:41 pm In our new house we have six (shallow) arched windows and an arched french door. I am at loss to know what window treatments to use that compliment the arch. The only thing I have found googling so far that I vaguely like is a pelmet the underside of which emulates the curve of the window, with curtains and tie backs. All bar one of these windows are in bedrooms and my husband's den. The remaining window is in the bathroom. This room faces the front of the house and requires privacy but I can't see curtains working in a bathroom. Any suggestions. Re: How to deal with arched windows! 3May 26, 2010 7:18 pm These are Luxaflex Duettes……link below. They used to have a pic of them in an arch window, but they have changed the pics. These can be made to suit any shape window http://www.luxaflex.com.au/au/en/explor ... ades/sb.cn Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: How to deal with arched windows! 4May 26, 2010 7:31 pm Here are some ideas You can get treatments that fit in the shape of the arch - This has 2 treatments, one for the arched part and then a roman blind for the lower part. Alternatively I have seen treatments covering the lower part leaving the arch exposed - this choice will also depend if you want to block/filter all light. Curtains can be used in the bathroom, however there are various factors to consider, which is why blinds are often used. in the arch treatment Some treatments (and it sound like this is the pic you have found) end up hiding the arch, which is a shame as many times these types are windows look very beautiful that want to enhance rather than hidden. This one works with the shallow arch, which at first glance you can miss that there is an arch. arch shaped For cleaner cut and less fuss a rod can be positioned just above the arched window with curtains, or taken to the ceiling like in this pic rod above There is evidence of water on the head reveals. That could have happened during the build, or may be happening currently. There are water stains above a couple of windows… 2 3826 Personally, considering your layout (study/work desks in bedrooms), I don't think you have any other option but to leave NW windows and make them as big as possible e.g.… 7 10455 Hi, I'm planning to build a new house and wanted to get some feedback on the different window designs for a master bedroom. Our bedroom is north facing and the bed will… 0 4552 |