Window treatments in our spare room
carolynzoch
6 years ago
Hi Houzzers!
Looking to tap into your knowledge please. Our upstairs spare bedroom has three walls of glass. It makes it hot in summer & cold in winter. The previous owners installed green (!) vertical blinds on two windows (the one to the right of the bed is a sliding door onto a deck) and one lot of curtains. We intend to paint the walls white so ignore the green paint (!). We are looking to change the window treatments but don't want it to look like a padded room eg three sets of curtains would probably look a bit weird. The window behind the bed head looks onto our culdesac. Any suggestions on combinations? Thanks!
Looking to tap into your knowledge please. Our upstairs spare bedroom has three walls of glass. It makes it hot in summer & cold in winter. The previous owners installed green (!) vertical blinds on two windows (the one to the right of the bed is a sliding door onto a deck) and one lot of curtains. We intend to paint the walls white so ignore the green paint (!). We are looking to change the window treatments but don't want it to look like a padded room eg three sets of curtains would probably look a bit weird. The window behind the bed head looks onto our culdesac. Any suggestions on combinations? Thanks!
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Comments (18)I would go with white plantation shutters - keeps your architectural look/lines. You can also select the shutters to have two parts in one panel also for the ones down the bottom - so half way have one part (of one so its not two different ones) you can shut completely and the top part you can adjust to still see but with complete privacy in the bottom (you could have in the morning when lying in bed), or you open and shut them around the same amount. I did that in my hall way so that I can completely close the bottom half but the top part of the same shutter I can open slightly for the light etc etc but still have privacy. Shutters give you so many possibilities for privacy, lighting etc depending on the person....See MoreWindow treatment for ensuite bathroom
Comments (2)I think plantation shutters go with almost any decor. You can have them painted any colour as well, so perhaps you might look at a black or dark grey for some "drama", or another darker colour that will compliment the bathroom. Because your windows are going to be frosted the colour probably won't make much difference to the outside....See MoreWindow treatment for awning window - help me..??
Comments (14)Hi Neeno, I've seen the use of Zebra ( vision ) ROLLUP blinds with one for each side that will cover down to the lower half window rather than having four blinds and have them fitted to the outside top edge and to the side edges of the pelmets ( window frames.) (If you get to see utube video clips your see what I mean . ) The avantage of doing it that way will allow you to buy only two blinds rather than four . The cost difference between two blinds and extra fabric required to cover the two windows will most likely be cheaper than the extra cost of two extra roll tube mechanism / chains etc etc. when fitted in the recesses of the windows . Also ,due to the bulkeness of blinds , two would no doubt look better than four doing it the way I suggested . Fitting to the timber edges will offer a couple of advantages . One of which will clear the windout handles fitted to the opening widows . Two ,will offer better light reduction from night time lights as the blinds will cover right to frame edges. Three , the design of the Zebra blinds only requires a few inches of the chain movement to close up or open up for vision out or add privacy where normal blockout ROLLUP blinds needs more adjustments and will not offer the same privacy options that the Zebra blinds can offer . Also, if in bed you can open the Zebra blinds slightly by a few inches or roll up just above the top of the lower window ,depending on how much vision and privacy you need and look out of the window whilst still in bed. Being such narrow windows, the small bit of wall between them proberly would not mater if one blind fitted at the top came down over that wall area down to the bottom window. Also you should concider the solar film tinting to offer improved privacy and insulation & fade protection etc for when blinds or even curtains etc are opened up altogether . Although I'm in Tasmania , I have a manufacturer I deal with on the mainland that could arrange sale / installation if required using the Zebra blinds or other types as well contacts for window...See MoreWindow Treatments for Sliding Balcony Doors
Comments (6)Hey there Amy Williams, we may be slightly biased but we're huge fans of block out roller blinds (especially on the weekend when we're needing some sleep). Would you consider having both the sheer curtain, and the roller blinds? The sound of the roller blinds as the breeze blows can be easily fixed by sticking some small foam bits on the parts of the blind that come into contact with the window edge. This way you get the best of both worlds - the romanticism of sheer curtains, and style and functionality of block out roller blinds. Hope this helps Amy! Do share your final outcome - would love to know what you decide on....See Morejuliahocking
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6 years agoHey carolynzoch :) have you thought of DIY roller blinds? There's light filtering or blockout options - they're compact, tidy, easy to install, come in a range of colours and will instantly improve the look and feel of your spare room.
I have some in my apartment bedroom and couldn't be happier!
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