Trapezoid Window TreatmentsWhat is a trapezoid window?Trapezoid windows come in many different sizes and angles. These windows have four sides with only one pair of parallel sides. Either or both of the other two sides are at an angle. Trapezoid window treatments have become in demand since the use of sloped ceilings increased. Many homes have windows near the slanted ceiling and these windows are shaped accordingly. How to cover the trapezoid largely depends on the shape of the trapezoid and if you want to be able to open all or part on it. Cellular (Honeycomb) or Pleated Shades
As you see the two trapezoids on the right have the parallel sides running downwards and either the bottom or the top are at a 90 degree angle and the other one is on a slant. We'll call these shapes "angle top" and "angle bottom."
Hunter Douglas offers for the angle top a shade that will raise until the bottom of the slant; the angled part will remain stationary. On the other hand the angle bottom can be raised to the top; however the angle portion will raise but not stack. Theoretically, if the top and bottom are angled you should be able to get the shade with both styles.
This sliding headrail is also available for angle bottom windows so it can be fully raised and stacked. 
The trapezoids that the two parallel sides run across can be covered with fully operable honeycomb or pleated shades. Those that have the narrower edge on the bottom work with bottom-up operation only, and those that are narrower on the top work with top-down operation only.
Vertical blinds
Vertical blinds are another choice for operable window treatments for trapezoid windows using a special sloped track. Vanes are stacked on the taller side; therefore the vanes for the blinds in the picture on the left will stack in the center. Wood blindsWood blinds will give you the ability to control light and privacy in trapezoidal windows. If they can be raised or lowered depends on the shape of the trapezoid.
The first diagram has an angled top window. On this shape window, the wood blinds can be raised up to the angled portion of the shade, however on the angled part the slats can be tilted to dispay the outside view. The second one can be fully raised and lowered if the angle is not too deep. The third one cannot be raised but you can tilt the slats for light control options.
Woven WoodsAnother choice available only for trapezoid windows is woven woods. This unique window treatment, made from a combination of grasses, woods and bamboo, is available for an angle-top window only. The bottom of the shade can only be raised and lowered along the straight portion of the shade; in the fully raised position, a triangular area at the top of the shade remains covered.Silhouette
Do you simply want to diffuse the light and/or match to the silhouette and luminette in the room, use silhouette window shadings for your trapezoid window treatments. These shadings are stationary, with the vanes held in the open position.
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Another great choice for angle top windows is the patented sliding headrail. With this headrail the window treatment raises fully and even stacks to the top of the window. This shade though, is designed to be used either in the fully raised or lowered position not midway. to learn more about this unique trapezoid window treatment
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