Q&A: What kind of window treatments can I do for really tiny windows?
Question by .: What kind of window treatments can I do for really tiny windows?
The windows are in my bathroom on the largest shower wall so a curtain is a must. The windows are not flush with the walls, there’s about a 7″ box/legde. They are 14W” x 36L”. I was going to make some roman shades but I need them to be washable, usually they call for dowels and other wood. Also I have no way of putting hardware in because I’ll be going into the window frame itself.
Here’s what they look like:
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r32/XblackResonanceX/0702081810.jpg
Close up of the top…the only wood is the ceiling part and the sides:
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r32/XblackResonanceX/0702081810a.jpg
What can I do? I’d rather make my own instead of buying. (I’m a seamstress so this is definitely do-able)
Yeah, we have a bit of a strange layout for our apartment.
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Answer by dngrzdmn
An hour glass shape on each window or 1/2 a swag on each pane, a panel hanging on the wall in the middle would give the illusion of a bigger window. Use 1 rod for this.
I think your best bet wood be a stick on-not the frosted glass but kind of stained glass effect, not covering the whole pane. The punch of colour will look fantastic against those white tiles and there is minimal maintenance, cleaning and mildew.
Make sure your linens and accessories pick up/contrast the colour in the pattern.
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Categories: Window Treatments Questions Tags: kind, really, tiny, Treatments, Window, windows
Q&A: What type of window treatment to use for higher than average windows?
Question by Nancy A: What type of window treatment to use for higher than average windows?
I have 2 windows in my bedroom that are 48″ W by 36″ H. The sill is about 55″ off of the floor. I do need them covered completely at times for privacy. I feel that floor length would look odd since there is so much space below window. They seem a little bare w/only a mini blind or roman shade.
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Answer by B G
You could use shudders or blinds, but I really think that using floor length curtains isn’t a bad thing. I use floor Length curtains in my basement, and to me, it feels less like a basement because it ‘tricks the eye’. You could also put a dresser underneath the window to make it look as though the window isn’t as high as it really is.
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What is the best window shade for a window that’s over my bathtub?
Question by Naz: What is the best window shade for a window that’s over my bathtub?
I have a window that’s over my bathtub and would like some suggestions for window treatment. I have used vinyl shades and they get rusty with all the moisture.
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Answer by Diane A
I would consider a good quality window privacy film (this is one: www.wallpaperforwindows.com/pc/home.asp, but if you google privacy film for windows a lot come up). You can get ones that look like the glass is opaque or sandblasted. Another option is to put a decorative panel over the glass inside and mount with quarter round (such as “3 form” varia -www.3-form.com), another is to place a stained glass window inside the window, again mounting with quarter round. Anything else will have trouble with moisture.
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Suggestions for Contemporary Window Treatment for Palladian window.?
Question by nonna_barbara: Suggestions for Contemporary Window Treatment for Palladian window.?
I have 2 windows plus a door to my lanai in my 3rd floor FL master bedroom. One of the windows is a large Palladian window. I am totally stumped on what window treatments to use on the windows. I have beautiful water views that I want to be able to see. The only reason for a treatment is privacy in the evening and heat reduction in the summer. I do not need a covering for the door (plenty of privacy).
My decorator wants me to install 3″ Plantation shutters. My furniture is a mix of antiques, including a canopy bed. Floor is porcelain tile and I will be hanging lots of original rather contemporary artwork.
I don’t want the window to take over the room, plus I feel I need something softening due to hard flooring and mostly dark wood furniture (cherry, mahogany, pine, walnut, etc). I have allergies so I can’t add area rugs or anything that will catch a lot of dust.
Does this sound impossible? I would love to hear ideas for unique window treatments.
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Answer by M1Lithium
The plantation shutters look like the best/most common solution, probably because it will work. Do the Shutters have to be dark wood? Could they be painted? Or Even Faux painted, they could even have a mural on the face that appears when they are closed, even a mural of the View out the window.
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Categories: Window Treatments Questions Tags: Contemporary, Palladian, Suggestions, Treatment, Window
How do you frame a stained glass window panel without blocking image ?
Question by A d: How do you frame a stained glass window panel without blocking image ?
Stained glass panel is 37.5″ high x 23.5″ wide. Will install it as part of a window treatment (incorporated as part of a custom-made window). Will not be suspended and needs to be framed prior to incorporating it to the window itself. Thanks for your prompt response !
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Answer by Knowitall
To answer this a glazier like me must know:
What you are doing with the piece of glass specifically ? Did you have new windows put in ? The existing windows, are they dual or single payne ? Do you have a aluminum or wood frames there now & which would you prefer. I take it this is a type of picture window or very large bathroom window ? To give an answer I got to know what your doing. You can have a very thin frame however you will have to sacrafice atleast 1/4inch of the glass all way round to have a secure window. Glass is made sturdy by rubber on frame.
Now if you mean it needs to be a dual payne ? Take the window to a glass shop that makes insulated windows or energy efficent they call them. They will needs whats called an overall measurement which is the thickness the glass should be for the frame/setting. They will make you the unit w/ whatever glass you choose for the other side.
Best to call a glass company/glazier for the best outcome on whatever your customizing. Carpenter or framer will not deliver what you want.
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3 windows on one wall, do I use the same treatment?
Question by imgwtwfan: 3 windows on one wall, do I use the same treatment?
2 windows 1 slider on one wall (the slider is in the middle) for dining room & living room, should the same treatment be used for all 3 or is different ones OK? Privacy is an issue as well.
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Answer by Kos
Well It depends on how the rest of the house is done.
But Im wondering what treatment your talking about.
If you mean like blinds or things like that.
For the most part the answer would be yes
You want the wall to flow along (If you get my drift)
If you want to change anything make sure the windows are the same but the slider can be different. Or you could add some of the treatment from windows to the slider to bring it together.
If you ment something different e-mail me
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Categories: Window Treatments Questions Tags: same, Treatment, wall, windows
What color should my curtains be?
Question by Anissa: What color should my curtains be?
I have a purple sofa and chair. The walls have been painted a cream (off-white) color. I have a sliding glass door, which is the only place that needs a window treatment in the room. Besides the purple furniture, I have no other furniture in the room yet and I haven’t decided on a color scheme. What color should the curtains be?
I don’t have carpet in the basement. I have a brown linoleum floor. I plan to purchase an area rug.
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Answer by M. D
Depending on what shade of purple your curtains are, you can go with a variety of colors. The easiest way to do this, is go to the paint store, (or even sherwin williams online) and find something close to your couch color on the little paint cards (or the closest thing). Then look for the booklet that shows the colors that the purple matches best with. Home Depot even has this in the paint section. You can then pick and a color from there. If your couch is a solid, I would use a patterned curtain to break up the color a little (stripes or flowers or dots) I like the idea of a curtain with a little orange in them. I wouldnt use cream, too plain for someone with a purple couch.
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Q&A: What window treatment situation would you suggest on two close windows?
Question by Stephanie Roynestad: What window treatment situation would you suggest on two close windows?
I have three “standard” windows in my living room. I haven’t measured them, I can’t find my tape measure, but they are probably 3 feet wide by 4 feet tall. Two of them are close together (with maybe an inch or two between) and the other one is by itself, all on the same wall. What would you suggest I do about curtain panels and rods? I don’t know if there’s enough room on the two windows that are close to use two rods. Would it look funny with one LONG rod? If I did one long rod, should I use just two panels, one for each window, or four panels, two for each window? I was planning on doing two panels on the one window by itself. I am really not good at style and decor! We’ve had nothing but $ 2.99 blinds on our windows for 3 years!
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Answer by Sword Lily
One long rod on the two windows would look fine. The closer you put the rod to the ceiling will make the window look larger. Myself, I would probably use sheers because I am not a fan of drapery. I would fill the rod with a bunch of coordinating color sheers. Use whatever colors match your decor and hang them alternating, antique white and beige, for example. Or pick two colors that are opposites from your decor like purple and white.
If you need privacy at the window, hang bamboo blinds.
This pic shows what I mean by hanging the colors alternating only i would do this all the way across the rod.
http://window-secrets.com/ec/images/_Emily/emily_pnk_brry.jpg
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Window treatment ideas?
Question by Samantha: Window treatment ideas?
We bought a new house couple months ago and the house has 13 windows, it’s crazy and we decided to buy some roman blinds for the rooms that way we don’t have to put up any curtains and bought some white wood blinds for the livingroom, family room and kitchen area. Now I was thinking about putting valance ( I think that’s what they’re called, the top part only) over the bay window and maybe some light curtains on the rest of the windows. I wanted some ideas, also can you leave it alone and not put any curtains since we have these nice wood blinds or its must to cover them up? The hardest thing is the bay window so far..
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Answer by Morgan
One of the newest trends in design is to leave the windows uncovered! It lets light in & is very uncluttered. The only rule is that you only leave windows open where people aren’t looking in on you. So if your bathroom or bedroom faces the street or your neighbor’s yard–then cover those up. (Frosted windows look cool in bathrooms. You can buy sheets of window “frosting” at any hardware store. It’s easy to put on.)
Just do standard flat panel curtains in a really great fabric. You can easily make your own curtains even if you don’t sew using hot glue or heming tape & an iron.
If you can, leave the bay window open. They’re so pretty!
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Categories: Window Treatments Questions Tags: ideas, Treatment, Window
Q&A: What factors do you think make a creative soft window treatment? Why?
Question by kay: What factors do you think make a creative soft window treatment? Why?
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Answer by felicitytoo
I love the look of Hunter Douglas Silhouette blinds. They also roll completely into the header for a clear view of your window for the days you want to just open everything up and look out your windows.
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