Treating Windows in Rooms With High Ceilings
At Altra Home Décor, serving the greater Phoenix area, our goal is to help every client find the right window style, whether it’s a “regular” square window, a specialty shape window, or a hard-to-reach window. It also includes challenges like how best to treat windows in rooms with tall ceilings. If that’s your challenge, read on for ideas and contact one of our representatives for advice for your situation.
Concerns for Rooms With High Ceilings
Vaulted ceilings add architectural interest while making a home feel more spacious and elegant. Their larger and more plentiful windows can add beautiful natural light and great views. However, they can also present challenges, especially when it comes to those windows. The extra light can create glare and raise interior temperatures, while the windows themselves can raise privacy concerns, especially at night. Luckily, the right window treatments style the correct way can help bring the room together to result in something that’s both stylish and functional.
Blinds and Shades
Blinds and shades work well on windows with vaulted ceilings; they can provide a contemporary, streamlined look. With clean lines, great functionality, and a modern aesthetic, these products will complement nearly any décor. Choose from Designer Roller Shades, Provenance® Woven Wood Shades, sheer shades, and more, to achieve the aesthetic you’re looking for.
Drapery
If you’re looking to truly accentuate the tall ceilings, consider full-length drapes. If you mount them at ceiling height (or just below), you’ll make the walls seem even longer, increasing the room’s elegance. Choose sheer fabrics to create a soft, airy look. Add texture and a sense of sophistication with velvet or linen. Be sure to check out all the custom options through Carole Custom Fabrics, a Hunter Douglas partner.
Layering
For a versatile way to add depth and dimension, consider layering your window treatments. You’ll end up with a stunning look that adds talk value. Plus, combining multiple treatments allows better privacy and light control while enhancing the room’s design. You can add sheer curtains with blackout drapes for diffused light during the day and complete privacy at night. Pair Vignette® Modern Roman shades with drapes to add texture and movement. Speak with one of our representatives about the myriad ways to layer treatments to make your space uniquely your own.
PowerView® Automation Is a Must-Have!
Automation is one of the best lift systems for windows in tall walls because it doesn’t matter whether you can reach the treatment. PowerView Automation from Hunter Douglas allows you to operate and program your shades to open and close when you want—even when you aren’t home—morning, noon, and night. Use the PowerView app on your smartphone or tablet to position your shades exactly where you want them. You can also use the PowerView® Pebble®, a modern take on the remote control that has incredible range. Even better, you can link your PowerView to smart systems like Alexa and Google for voice-controlled operation. No longer for just convenience, it opens a whole new world of functionality, privacy, and safety for your home.
Windows Treatments for High Windows in the Greater Phoenix Area
Altra Home Decor is your source for window treatments, custom drapery, flooring, and more! We serve the greater Phoenix area, including Peoria, Sun City West, Glendale, and Scottsdale, with a showroom in Surprise. Stop by our locally owned store to view our full-size window treatment displays and sample books. Contact us today to schedule an in-home design consultation!
