Arched Top Window Treatments: Antidote For The Ordinary
As homeowners look for ways to make their homes distinctive and stylish, arched windows have grown in popularity. The excitement of displaying such a strong and beautiful architectural feature can lead to an arched window remaining uncovered for years. Unfortunately, the constant sunlight can cause fading of both flooring and furniture. Additionally, the angle of the sun can cause intense glare in a room as well as an uncomfortable rise in temperature. What then is the solution that resolves these issues without disguising the beauty of the arch?
In the past, the only option homeowners had was to create a traditional stationary arched treatment to cover the window and stop or minimize the sunlight entering the home...not a great choice for such a conspicuous location. Traditional coverings are not flexible and provide no movement of the window treatment, according to Carla Mason, Owner of Creative Energy Products in Madison,WI. The good news is there are a variety of window treatments that are very functional, stylish, and aesthetically pleasing, adding to the look of your room. Three solutions — shades, shutters, and draperies — add flexibility to how you live because they can cut heat dramatically, protect carpet and furniture, and change how you use a room.
Examples Include:
SHADE SHUTTER DRAPERIES
Shade – Duette Easy View Arch manufactured by Hunter Douglas. Duette’s specialty shape is an attractive option offering a large selection of colors and textures featuring cellular construction which conserves energy by limiting heat gain in the summer and maintaining warmth in the winter. It is operable so you can adjust its position as needed.
Shutter – Heartland Woods Shutter manufactured by Lafayette. The clean lines of this wood shutter create a dramatic yet understated enhancement of the shape of an arched window. A special mechanism allows the homeowner to manually adjust all of the vanes simultaneously, allowing full control of the light and view. Alternatively, the vanes can be tilted by remote control.
Draperies – Pleated Arched Top Custom made to match the frame of your window, the drapery header is fixed in place but the body of the drape is operable so any adjustment can be easily made. This unique design can open like a theater curtain using Italian stringing or can be held open with tiebacks. Drapery styles can range from contemporary tailored pleats to elegant goblet pleats. In addition to arched top windows, draperies can be designed to fit any non-standard shaped window.
Homeowners have more choices then ever before when dealing with their arched windows. No matter the selection, the window treatment will look great and help save energy.
