Window Treatments For Large Windows
- April 5, 2022
- Posted by: Teresa Sablon
- Category: Window Treatments
Choosing Window Treatments For Large Windows
We all love to have oversized windows that offer a great view of the outside world and connect you that way to your surroundings. Additionally, large windows light up the living space with natural light. But they have their cons, too. Large windows transfer a lot of heat into the room, which can directly affect your living space’s energy efficiency. Furthermore, the cost of air conditioners’ or heaters’ energy bills can shoot up when you have an expansive window. Glare is another issue when you use a laptop or TV near the window, and if privacy is your focus, large windows can make you feel like you’re living in a glasshouse.
Plantation shutters
Though they have been in the market for years, Shutters are a valuable addition to your home as they give an aesthetic look to the room. In addition, these shutters are easy to clean, are nearly maintenance-free, and might even reduce your energy bill.
Choosing the suitable material for your plantation shutters is essential to keep them from hanging on big windows. We recommend solid polymer, or a combination of the two to keep your shutters looking good for many years.
Vertical Blinds
The classic vertical blind is still highly functional and desirable for back and slider doors, making it a longstanding and a preferred choice. Though the vertical blinds entered the 80s and 90s, they are still in style for their versatility and functionality. They make a great addition to the more oversized windows. If you want to let in a bit of light, most vertical blinds come with a tilt wand control for easy operation, but some can also be made with a chain loop control. They can also be made in measurements that you desire.
Cellular roller shades
Sonnette cellular roller shades are contemporary shades that incorporate the best attributes of classic roller blinds and honeycomb shades that diffuse the glare of the sunlight into a mild glow. The honeycomb feature helps trap the air that maintains the indoor temperature. In addition, cellular shades can be designed to run the entire length of a large window, making it a great option to block out the light and provide privacy.
Roman shades
Roman shades can bring an elegant, traditional look to your home or be contemporary and relaxed. Vignette modern roman shades look like flat folds when closed and fold up in neat stacks when the window is opened. These shades can be customized into luxurious fabrics and with different opacities and Hunter Douglas’ Duolite system.
Screen shades
Designer Screen shades give a classic look to your rooms. With loads of fabric choices and multiple opacities, you’re sure to find a color and pattern that complements your space. In addition, these screen shades provide UV protection for rooms in your home that get the most light, like sunrooms or patios. By blocking up to 96% of harmful rays, these window treatments help protect furniture and flooring from fading.
Silhouette window shadings
Silhouette window shades give the room an elegant and artistic ambiance. These shades have unique S-shaped vanes suspended between two sheer panels that help speed them up. Opt for Silhouette shades for privacy and light control.
Custom Blinds
It is always better to go for window treatments that are customizable for considerably large windows. Custom blinds are one of the options you can choose for your oversized windows. These blinds come in various hard base materials and can be cut into lengths we need.
Mix and match your window treatments
Honestly, there are no hard and fast rules about mixing and matching window treatments. However, it would be best to always be cautious when creative with your window design. Large windows offer lots of extra space to layer drapes over your roman shades, drapes over sheers, and whatnot so that you can have the best of both worlds on your oversized windows.
Layer with care
You can layer two window treatments on one window. If you layer correctly, you can add interest and texture to a space while maintaining the functionality of the windows. Add treatments that frame the window and can complement your furniture as well.
One Room, One Treatment
Though it is up to the buyer to decide, maintaining the same treatment for a room is better. For example, window treatments like shutters help create a space, so having more than one treatment can make a room feel disorganized or awkward.
Street Appeal
There are no rules that restrict using varied window treatments in different house rooms. However, many experts recommend using the same or similar treatments all around the home to maintain a cohesive feeling.
Adding elegance
Try pairing your window treatment with different drapes in separate rooms. This will keep your windows looking uniform from the outside but allow each room to be unique on the inside.
Mix and match for oversized windows
Modern Precious Metals® Aluminum Blinds offer ultimate light control and are available in various colors, slat sizes, and finishes, from matte to metallic to iridescent hues. They add a sleek and sophisticated look to your home. Add Design Studio draperies to the blinds that give you control over light and a bold appearance to the space.
For an inexpensive option, go for classic sheers that diffuse light to give your room a dreamy ambiance.
About our Expert – Teresa Sablon
As a decorator with JCPenney and now with Decosol, Teresa Sablon provides superior customer satisfaction with a concentration on details by accurately establishing a comfort level and personal rapport with the client from the initial point of contact.
She has excelled at matching client expectations with available options of custom window products. In addition, she has provided a prompt resolution to customer service issues by thinking creatively and working closely with vendors, the workroom, the installation staff, and the management. She has established a new generation of customers through the referrals of previously satisfied clients spanning 35+ years.