Posted on January 30, 2010.
Arched window treatment Although treatment bow window seems to be an ambitious project, you still have plenty of options. What you choose depends on your budget, your needs and, of course, your style of interior decoration. But if you want to find an arched window treatment success for your home, first to answer these questions:
- Where is your bow window located?
- What is its size and shape?
- Is there one, or part of several windows?
- Do you need to add smoke and mirrors for light control and privacy, or you just want to beautify your arched windows?
Should you need to block the light coming through your window arch, or to control your privacy - shop for blinds or shutters. There are many options for arched windows. Since there are so many types of curved windows, blinds custom made to order or shadows is the easiest way to obtain a coating used for such windows. It is very expensive, of course, but it pays to do so. With serious manufacturers like Hunter Douglas, Graber, Kirsch, Levolor, or you will get a perfect arched window treatment.
A few ideas for treatment bow window
- You can deal separately with the arc of the entire window. For example, coverage of the arc with wooden shutters or Honeycomb shades and make roman shades , bamboo blinds , draperies, or any other kind of treatment the window below. It works well when you need to match the window dressing of the arc with the rest of window treatments in the room.
- Do you have a large window eyebrows? Then, install curtain rod above the window and hang draperies of your choice. If you wish, you can install a second track for drapes and sheers. This treatment will enhance the beauty of the eyebrow window.
- For a narrow arched window hang a curtain on a wide curved curtain rod , to make it more visible. For a single, not very big window, you can put drapery puddle on the floor, if you like such style. It gives an effect of a high window and add a unique accent decorating the entire room.
- If privacy and light blocking is not your priority - put decorative curtain rod above the window and hang a scarf or simple skirt window. This dressing will not hide your beautiful arch and at the same time, it will give an added charm to the entire window.