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however since many factors are involved when covering windows, your situation might be one that hadn't been addressed here.
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Please note due to the high volume of requests we will only answer questions that are clear and have detailed information and/or photos.
Do you have a problem window that you don't know how to cover.
Corner Bedroom Window





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I have a corner window which has limited space to hang drapes, etc.
I have wood mini blinds up now but the light from the street still ...
Impossible Triangle Windows





Trying to cover your impossible triangle windows? Look here for unique solutions.
See through curtains





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Is there a curtain material that protects against the sun AND allows one to see the outdoors? Thanks.
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Sheer fabric is see-...
round window in a door




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I have a round window in our front door that I would like to cover with a fabric that lets light through, but gives us some privacy. The ...
Black and white curtains for different sized windows?



Here you can see what I did with some of my windows.
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However, I am still having a difficult time deciding on window treatments for the ...
2 Story Wall with Four Windows
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I have a 2-story wall with 4 windows, 2 stacked on top of each other. The top 2 windows are arched. I’m wondering if I could just do a ...
What is a V pleat?
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I've been told the newest trend is to have a v pleat - is it the same as a pinch pleat? are there any photos I can look at?
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The ...
Large Arch with Six Individual Windows
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Large arch window 6 individual windows. side windows are 58 5/8" high on the outside and 77" on the inside. They are 30 1/4" wide.
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Deep, Recessed Windows
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My windows are recessed about 5-6 inches from the frame. We are going to hang some honeycomb window treatments in most of the windows and ...
Scarf for Sliding Glass Doors
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I have had vertical blinds only on these doors for over 10 years and want an up do. These doors cover almost a whole wall in my living room....
Palladian
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My window is ONLY the Arch--coming up from a base of 7'10" (84") across-- while the top of the arch is 4'10 1/2" (58 1/2") from the base....
Best Window Treatment to Watch Birds and Indoor Plants
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We enclosed a back porch and had a window that is non-opening in the middle with a double-hung window on each side of the larger window. They ...
Large corner arch windows
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I have a vaulted ceiling in my dinning room with two large arch windows that meet in the corner of the room. I would like to add some kind ...
sidelights
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We need to cover entry door sidelights. We are looking for something that will allow us to see from the inside. But nothing should be seen ...
Pentagon and trapizoid
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See the picture. What is the solution?
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You want protection from the glare, right? We have a great solution for you without ...
Windows in Bathroom and Stairwell
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I have three arched windows in the bathroom area.These windows are facing south which lets in alot of evening sun and heat. The challenge ...
Corner Window Challenge
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We have a corner window in an older home that we would like to install plantation shutters. I believe the primary attribute of the corner ...
Sliding Door Cornice Alternative
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We live in Florida and our exterior walls are all glass sliding doors. I had fabric covered cornices made and the larger door is 14' across....
Half Windows with "eyebrow arches"
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I have a beautiful dining room window. It is actually 2 windows divided by sheet rock. I am having a hard time trying to find something ...
Back Door
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I have a regular size back door, but the majority of the door is a window. It has an approximate frame of 4" and the rest is window. What ...
Trapezoid Window Shades Information
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I would like to speak to someone and also would like to see a close up of how the trapazoid window shades work.
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A-Frame Cabin window dilemma
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We recently purchased an A-Frame cabin built in the '70s. One end of the cabin is all windows. There are two sliders at the base of the ...
Angled Windows in Vaulted Ceiling
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I have a large living area with a vaulted ceiling that looks out on the water through a wall that is largely glass with a large peaked area ...
Blackout Window Film that's White
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I want to use blackout film so bedroom will be dark. But I don't want to see two huge black rectangles from the street. Is there a blackout ...
Keeping Hot Summer Sun Out
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Our son's bedroom currently has no window coverings and it faces west. We are looking for an affordable option to keep the warm summer sun ...
Valance for Different Sized Windows
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I am making valances for a bedroom with two windows of different sizes. One is 41x62, and the other is 37x44. I know I need to hang the ...
Bay window
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The window has one large in the middle and two small ones on each side of the large window.
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The window is similar to a bay ...
Cellular Eyebrow Arch Availability
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I have an eyebrow arch window that is 92 inches wide and 22" high to the center of the arch. The legs on both sides are 9 3/4.
I would ...
Rounded bay window hardware
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I am looking for curtain/drape hardware to go around my bay window that is arched / rounded on top... I want the hardware to frame the window ...
Leaded Glass Front Door
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We have a stained wood front door with a large section of leaded glass. We also have tall rectangular windows that flank the door on either ...
Stationery butt window
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Where to hang a valance for a stationery butt window in the breakfast nook overlooking the lanai and pool. inside ceiling mount or outside ...
Single Window Idea
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Hi there. I sew custom treatments. I have a client who wants balloon pleated shades on two windows. Then the other two she wants something different ...
Floor to Ceiling Windows Expanding on Two Walls
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Each wall has floor to ceiling shutters. Actually the total is 6 pairs of shutters. The ceiling is high beam. The color is Swiss coffee....
Patio door and kitchen window over sink
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Modern kitchen black granite counter tops white cabinets, would like some ideas for valance over verticals on patio door and not sure what ...
double pain
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Static cling window film can be applied to the inside of standard 1/8” single-pane windows and Plexiglas windows. However if you are applying ...
octagon window covering
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I have an octagon window in my bedroom next to my bed. My husband sleeps during the day and we are trying to find a economical covering for ...
Breakfast Area
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I have 6 windows that are in a bay like line and a door at the end. There are transom windows above each one and enameled trim to the ceiling....
Door Pane 22x48 boxed
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Hi, My door has the panels, squares inside the glass. I do not want to stop the view or the light but at night you can see in right through ...
Eyebrow arched window
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Our family room has a two storey arched window. The bottom half has an aluminum blind but we need something to keep the sun out in the top ...
24 inch deep window sill
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The walls in my house are 2ft. deep. Therefore my windows are 2ft.deep. I have three long windows in the living room and two in the front ...
Two corner windows in bedroom
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I have 2 corner windows in my bedroom, both just over 22" wide and 58" long. One is 2 1/2" from the corner and the other is 3 1/2" from the ...
double windows in bedroom
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My bedroom has a cathedral ceiling with 2 windows measuring L-49" x W-72". One is eye level lenght and the other is above 1st one reaching ...
Eyebrow Window Treatments
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Is it cheap to purchase eyebrow blinds and shutter or round top shutter and blind?
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Eyebrow window treatments like other specialty ...
size of ledge
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We have a window with an eyebrow arch over it. We like the idea of the top down honeycomb shades for the arch but have only 1" ledge. I ...
Window Pair
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We recently renovated our kitchen, which included closing one window and eliminating a wall. We now have a larger, more open space w/ the ...
Sliding Glass Door Window Treatments





Are you new to sliding glass door window treatments? Here are some questions and answers people like you have asked about how to cover their sliding glass doors.
Adding Faux Leather
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I want to add life to store bought drapery. How can I add Faux Leather borders to the sides of the drapery. The store bought drapery will ...
Living Room Corner Windows
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I have two windows that are not the same size yet are adjacent to each other as in a corner. I have included a picture as these are turning ...
Almost a triangle or almost a rectangle?
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My window is 11Lx60wx36Lx64w it's sort of a triangle on top of a rectangle but with impossible measurements.I have 2 of these too cover....
Front Door Window Covering Ideas





Are you looking for door window covering ideas? Here are some ideas and tip answering the what and how of entry door window covering.
Mock shutters octagon white
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Question: The octagon window is in a kids room and we would like to keep the room darker, but let light in during the day.
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Arch window with traditional window below in casual room
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It is pair of windows flanking fireplace with arch at top and traditional window below. Other windows in room include patio door and traditional ...
Large Arch Window
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I have a large arch window that is above a double window and would like to cover both the arch and window with the draperies hanging from the ...
trapazoid window
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I want to install blinds.I have no picture but the measurements are 7ft w by 7ft h by 2ft h.
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If you want a price quote for a ...
turret/tower
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In my master bedroom, I have a turret area that has 6 windows in 180 degrees. It's a small area maybe enough for 2 chairs and a table. Any ...