Window treatment for these huge windows?
Question by S.O.: Window treatment for these huge windows?
I need ideas on window covering for these windows! Do they make automatic window blinds for them (probably expensive) or would custom drapes work better(who would you suggest on making them). The sun is so much lower this time of the year and the sun is blaring and I can take it anymore. What would you suggest?
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Answer by Mary
Yes, this is probably going to be expensive, depending upon what you like. But you have many options to work with. You could just have your windows tinted – this would be the least expensive.
You could also have each window treated with a shade or blind. If you went this route, I would probably choose a cellular shade because it doesn’t take much stack, the controls are in front instead of on the sides so you don’t have large light gaps on the sides. In my opinion, the very best treatment for these windows is full drapery that stacks on the walls. I would make them to the ceiling on a beautiful decorative rod that traverse to the right (left windows) and to the left (right windows) and meet in the corner. You could choose either a neutral fabric or go bold and add a punch of color to the room. You will have to decide whether to lose the light or lose the window with the stack, however, unless you move the sconces farther outward on the wall. If the drapery stacks on the wall and clears the windows, you will lose the sconces when drapery is closed. OR as is, you will lose part of the window to stack to keep the sconces in play. I would definitely move the sconces out away from the window and stack on the wall. It would be very dramatic even when not in use.
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Window Treatment Installation?
Question by : Window Treatment Installation?
I’m relatively new to the whole “setting up house” thing, and so I apologize in advance if this seems like a “duh!”-sort of question. I recently purchased a gorgeous bedding set that included all of the matching valances, panels, and tiebacks that I’ll need to make over my room, and I want to get the window treatments up as quickly as possible! However, my problem is that I have NO idea how to go about this.
Somebody please advise me on how to set up my window decor. I bought some nice curtain rods and hardware, the kind that are more decorative in nature and have an ornate design to the ends. That is the type I’ll need assistance with. And, I’m not sure if it matters, but I have valances AND panels, not just simple curtains. Since they obviously can’t all go on the same rod…what do I do about that also??
FYI – Tried looking all of this up on the internet, to no avail. Need some serious interior help here!
Thanks 🙂
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Answer by Robin
You need a “set” of 2 rods. The rods are all you need for that application. The valance will cover it’s rod entirely, and the valance will cover the rod that the panels are on.
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Categories: Window Treatments Questions Tags: Installation, Treatment, Window
Idea for inexpensive room-darkening treatment mounted outside the window frame?
Question by EllenElaina: Idea for inexpensive room-darkening treatment mounted outside the window frame?
Window is 76″ W 64″ H
Child’s room
Already have blinds mounted inside the frame that don’t block much light, but they have to stay.
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Answer by Mary D
Plantation shutters are better at blocking light than blinds, but if the blinds stay, you should consider using drapes that are thick and dark. Between the blinds and the drapes, this should be a very effective way to keep out light.
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Q&A: Interior Design Help Please – Window Treatment needed!?
Question by expat g: Interior Design Help Please – Window Treatment needed!?
The focal point of our home has a big design flaw! The windows/doors follow a bay style – however the top windows the cement was poured straight.
We were able to get windows installed and the aluminum conformed to follow the bay style and it works well. Now I need to think about window cover because the afternoon sun comes in and really heats up the house. We brought an awning/canvas guy and he wanted to install all this iron extending way beyond the window so that it can cover the sides where bay goes in. Many have said to put the window treatment on outside instead of inside to prevent the heat from entering into the house in the first place. I’m up for that but I really don’t want anything too big that would distract from the look. No designs, frills, and I do like the light coming in without the heat. Any ideas? Thanks!
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Answer by fuzzylolipop
Particularly if this is a south facing window, the best thing would have been to use low-E argon gas filled insulated windows in the first place as to repel and insulate from the heat. In my opinion an awning works best for commercial or very traditional exteriors – and I do not think that is the look you are going for. You could do a pergola that extends the length of the window and will help diffuse some of the light and still keep the feeling of the house. You could look into professionally installed window films – they do make a solar film which will cut down on the heat but it will slightly darken the light coming in. Nothing dramatic or more than the light that an awning would have altered. You could also do plantation shutters (or wooden blinds, a less expensive version of the same idea) which will help some as well and give you maximum control and flexibility with how much light comes in. Aside from those two options – option 3 would be a motorized window shade but in the end it would be closing off the window to some degree to get some control over the light and heat. Where there is light – there is heat. So in the end you will have to choose between the two to some degree.
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Q&A: What is the best window treatment to block most all light from coming in?
Question by User Name: What is the best window treatment to block most all light from coming in?
I’m a night shift worker. I’ve used foil before, and would prefer not to. I don’t want the neighbors wondering why we have foil on the windows. If there is an item I can buy in a store that would do the trick and look nice at the same time, I’d much prefer that. Thanks.
While I do appreciate the creative response to tint the windows :o) this home is a rental, and tint removal would take longer and be more of a hassle than it would probably be worth. thank you anyways though!
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Answer by tajmina
It doesn’t have to be thick or expensive, just not let the light in. Get a large piece of cardboard, recycled from a large box or poster board. Put it over the entire window opening and secure with tacks, or if you don’t mind, duct tape, and hang a scarf or wall hanging over it. If it still leaks light, a little tape should seal it up, but be careful about your walls if you rent. You can paint the poster board so it looks nicer, or hang a pretty scarf, put some window decorations or whatever in the window area so your neighbors don’t mind. It all can go up and come down in a matter of minutes, so a change in shift won’t take up alot of time. Sleep tight.
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What kind of fabric can I get for privacy and lets light in to make window treatment?
Question by averyjea: What kind of fabric can I get for privacy and lets light in to make window treatment?
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Answer by bbr_lucky4
I like the idea of having wax paper on the window, it lets in light, but no one can see you because it’s all translucent.
You could get blinds and put up whatever curtains you want, the blinds will keep the curtains from fading quickly versus direct sunlight, or if you don’t want to put up blinds, you could just go with straight up gauzy type curtains. They let lots of light in but people cant see through them.
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Sliding Door Window Treatment?
Question by tia r: Sliding Door Window Treatment?
Is there any contemporary window treatment for a sliding door. Currently we have blinds, but our kids constantly play outside and go in and out all day long. We have to always change out the blinds. Furthermore, I just think the blinds take away from the design, but I can’t think of anything that can be used other than blinds. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Answer by ginny
You can use curtains, just make the rod extends beyond the door far enough so that you can pull them back in the daytime for the kids.
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Categories: Window Treatments Questions Tags: door, sliding, Treatment, Window
What do I need to do to treat a stick to turn it into a window treatment / curtain rod?
Question by KristenCO: What do I need to do to treat a stick to turn it into a window treatment / curtain rod?
I’m getting ready to cut down a couple of small pine trees on my lot (they are stealing water from my bigger trees), and I’d like to use the bigger branches as curtain rods in my house. What do I need to do to the stick before hanging it? Does it need to be treated, stained, sealed, or anything like that? Also, any advice for hanging it? THANKS!
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Answer by parishaanta
Shellac is a great durable finish, though it will darken the wood and it is oil based so you would need solvents to clean your brushes and stuff. Polyurathane (a water based kind) would do the trick too, it is not quite as durable but would seal the wood once it was dried. It is not like curtain rods get tremendous wear and tear, so the poly protection would be fine ( and water clean up).
Though I think it would take a bit of time for the wood to dry out and there might be sap seepage if it was not dried out all the way. I am in Florida, so not too many pine trees here, but I recall sticky pine tree sticks in my Grandparents yard in Jersey.
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What is a good window treatment solution to camouflage the space heater that is right under the window?
Question by **Cullen**: What is a good window treatment solution to camouflage the space heater that is right under the window?
…taking into account materials that are nonflammable and are suitable for this application that will not be a critical fire hazard.
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Answer by seamstress
Please reconsider putting any sort of fabric in front of a space heater as it is a very unsafe. No fabric is nonflammable, it is just fire resistant, at best. Which means it burns slowly in the event of a fire, not that it will not catch fire in the first place.
Perhaps getting a decorative metal screen would be a wiser choice as metal is fire proof. Decorative cut metal sheets are available at your local home improvement store in several patterns. Cut a sheet to size, frame it and cover the heater.
I make drapery for residential and commercial applications. Fire codes prohibit covering space heaters with fabric. Please do not do that as you are sure to start a house fire.
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Disney Princess Dreamstate Window Curtains – 2 Panels – each 42″x84″ Window Treatment
Disney Princess Dreamstate Window Curtains – 2 Panels – each 42″x84″ Window Treatment
- 1 Pair of 2 window panels. Each panel measures 42″ by 84″ inches.
- Fabric: 60 percent cotton, 40 percent polyester.
- Machine washable for easy care.
- A Disney product
Features a modern scroll pattern in pink on a white background
Tie tabs complete this distinctive curtain.
These pink tab top curtains can be used in any room or office
1 Pair of 2 window panels
Each panel measures 42″ by 84″ inches.
Fabric: 60 percent cotton, 40 percent polyester.
Machine washable for easy care.
A Disney product
List Price: $ 29.95
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