Tall windows in your home give such a dramatic, space-opening effect – but how do you dress these architectural statement pieces? Here’s 5 window treatment ideas to make the most of your tall windows;
Drapery - Traditional Elegance
Drapery gives a room with tall windows a dramatic, stately feel – if styled appropriately. Keep in mind scale when choosing drapery. Remember that things appear smaller when further away – for example, the traffic lights hanging that look about a foot tall are really several feet tall. Small curtain rods and rings will get lost when hung atop a 15’ window. Opt for thick rods, large rings, and deep pleats for maximum impact.
Don’t overlook valances, tiebacks and swags when considering your drapery design. These can completely change the look of the treatment from “just some fabric hanging there” to truly elegant, beautiful statements of your style.
Roman Shades - Tailored and Clean
If you love the look of fabric window coverings, but are interested in a more tailored, clean lined look, roman shades might he the right choice for you. Roman shades give you the soft appeal of fabric with a cleaner line – where draperies can feel heavy, roman shades feel polished and chic. Additionally, roman shades can be raised and lowered, giving you control over the light in the room. Raising them allows more light to stream into your space, as well as drawing your eye up to the shade – making the room appear even taller. Lowering them offers homeowners privacy and shade.
Another option is to layer drapery over a roman shade, adding dimension and interest. Layering a patterned drapery over a solid roman shade breaks up the pattern and gives a sophisticated appeal. Play with patterns, colors, and textures to create just the right look for your space.
Cellular Shades - Modern, Efficient Beauty
Cellular shades are a striking, modern look, especially on a tall window. Not only do cellular shades provide an attractive, modern aesthetic, the “cells” created by the pleats in the fabric act as an insulator – keeping the heat out, and keeping you cool. Top Down/Bottom Up cellular shades allow you to open your shade in a traditional manner, where the shade moves up from the bottom, providing an outside view – or from the top down, allowing natural light to flood the room while the shade offers privacy.
Motorized Shades - Ultramodern SImplicity
Tall windows mean long, sometimes unruly shade cords, that can seem like you are pulling, pulling, pulling, all day opening and closing the shade. Enter the motorized shade. Powerview Motorization allows you to control your shades with a touch of a button – or even a tap on your smartphone or tablet. Because of their cord-free operation, motorized shades are a fantastic choice for tall windows. By taking away the cords, not only do you eliminate the visual clutter of a cord hanging next to the window, but also eliminate the safety risk that blinds cords pose to small children and pets.
Valances - Open Without Being Bare
If you have extra high windows, specialty shaped windows, or just want to highlight your beautiful view without obstructing the window, adding a valance may be just what you need. Valances draw your eye upward, elongating an accentuating the already impressive design feature that is your tall, high windows. They let light pour in, unobstructed, and allow the outdoors in – inviting a view of your surroundings in without leaving the window bare and unadorned.
Whether you choose elegant draperies or modern cellular shades for your tall windows, Beach Bungalow Blinds has you covered. Download our DIY Buying Guide to Home Window Treatments or contact us and speak with a design consultant today!
