Arched Windows
Finding Beautiful and Stylish Window Coverings For Arch-Shaped Windows Can Be Daunting
With the right window dressing, however, arched windows can be an interesting and exciting focal point. Many coverings can be customized to fit the exact curve of the arch, forming a seamless and terrific looking room.
Panels or scarves on medallions are a great and updated look for arched windows.
Homeowners with arched windows have a variety of ways of dressing the windows, some of which are really cool. Many homeowners leave them bare, so they can enjoy the view unimpeded. Others only draw the curtains at night, because they are a great source of natural light. Some homeowners drape sheers over the arches, while others use blinds and shades to block the sun’s harmful rays. If you’re looking for cool, we have you covered!
Straight Curtain Rods
We can design window treatments to hang from a straight rod. The rod is placed over the arches. In between the arches, the curtain will be gathered, looking like the waistline of a small woman. The result is that the arches are more pronounced and stand out beautifully.
If the sunlight enters at a certain spot in the window arch, place a straight rod just above the space. Hang your curtain material as you would café curtains. This blocks the sun but not the view.
If the arch takes up most of the wall or if there are multiple arches on one wall, attach the rod above the arch(es). Allow the window treatment to hang in the corners of the wall, showcasing the arches. An especially dramatic effect is when the arches are not very tall. The rods are placed beneath the moulding and the material allowed to fall beside the windows.
Swaging the material in pretty ways, with or without hanging draperies, looks good on a straight rod. If the arch is above a series of regular windows, then placing the rod just above the regular windows provides both light and an attractive window treatment.
Arched Rods
Many people don’t know these exist, but they are the source of some beautiful arrangements. One such arrangement looks good when the material is swaged from the center of the arch to the sides and then secured. The material falls in a graceful sweep, or it can end just below the secured spot.
Valance the arched rod with the material of your choice. Allow complementing or the same material to drape along the side of the windows.
A cornice can be constructed for the arch, from which draperies will flow to the floor. The cornice can be covered in the material of the drapes, or it can be covered in complementing material.
Finials
Imaginative and totally cool window treatments can be achieved with the use of finials. Dress only the side of an arch with a scroll, from which draperies will hang to the floor. Use finials to swag the material in any number of ways. For example, place a finial above the center of the arch. Swag the material a foot away, then another foot and so on. Let the remaining material fall to the floor.
Place finials in the center of multiple arches. Secure the loops as you would greenery on porch rails or fireplace mantels at Christmas. Allow the remaining material to fall to the floor.
Follow the shape of the arch with finials to create a swag out of a valance. Allow the draperies to flow to the floor for a classic effect.
Have you seen pictures of what draperies around a bed looked like in olden times? You can create the same effect using finials and multiple layers. The sheers or draperies will hang to the floor.
All that’s standing between you and an undressed arch is pure imagination. Have fun!
Types & Treatments of Draperies
Find a Look That Makes Your Style Shine
I used Sunshine Drapery for all of the window treatments of my new house. They installed plantation shutters and will soon be installing the remainder of the shades and curtains. Everyone I have interacted with was very pleasant and helpful. The designer was wonderful. The in home consultation was thorough... I love the way my house looks and I think you will too!
Katelin
Very professional, quick to respond, understood what I wanted and gave excellent advice. My drapes are beautiful and I am impressed. I received a response to my initial email within minutes (on a Sunday!), got an appointment quickly and drapes were delivered and installed when promised. I was very comfortable with them in my home. I highly recommend Sunshine
UC
The decorator helped me design custom drapes in my combined kitchen/living room area, and custom crescent shaped valances for my great room. ...I have to say, she is the most fun person to work with! Fun to chat with, knowledgeable, flexible, detailed, and, oh, so, thorough. She was patient when I was having a hard time deciding, she was conscientious about our budget, as well, and, I really appreciated that. I loved working with her, and am enjoying our new window treatments!
Deb
We could not be more happy with the our purchase of Plantation Shutters we had installed throughout our new home. From the options the designer was able to offer, to the extreme care that the installer took while in our home, was perfect. Thank you for creating a culture in your company of great care and customer service. We will be back again.
Jeff
The draperies were everything I had hoped for — beautifully made, hang perfectly and look fantastic. The quality is excellent and I’m sure these will look great for many years to come. Most definitely worth the investment. Plus the service they provide is also great. The guys that installed my draperies were professionals. They both told me they have worked for Sunshine for many years and that tells me a lot about a company.
Susie
Their designer came to the house... on our schedule. We also went to their store to see the blinds we wanted on display. Once we placed the order, the blinds came in very quickly and were professionally installed. They exceeded our expectations and were more than fair on the pricing. I would recommend this company to anyone.
Michael
I have been a customer since 2010. They are the best in the business. It has been a pleasure to work with the designer and the installer. You pay for what you get in life and I would highly recommend this company for your interior windows. Our home looks like a showplace because of working with Sunshine Drapery.
Tyler
Been a customer since 1996. The quality and customer service have continued to be excellent over the years. I have never had buyer’s remorse after purchasing from Sunshine. They stand behind their products and services. I have always felt they wanted me to be a happy and satisfied customer.
Toni
Every bit of our experience was excellent. The designer came to our home and helped us with style of blinds and color. We had priced several other stores and the price was better for the same products. Since the Hunter-Douglas blinds have been up in our bedroom, we are no longer getting up at 5:30 am with the sunrise. They are functional and beautiful.
Scott & Andrea
My decorator came to my home, made me feel at ease, and listened well to what I did and did not want. She showed me some really neat alternatives and demonstrated how they would look using her ipad. I have used Sunshine several times over the years and they have demonstrated the ability to change with the times as I was needing something “different”. I will continually use them and highly recommend the in home consultation services as they do not charge to come out and are flexible...
Renee
I fully appreciate the attention, courtesy, professionalism and kindness throughout two different projects. Not only was my designer receptive to my expectations, she presented wonderful ideas and candid critiques to ensure that the projects went smoothly and captured my aesthetic vision.
Vita
I use Sunshine for all my window dressings. They are stellar from sales to install... Perfect example of excellence in how a company should take care of your needs. The products they provide are exceptional quality. If you treasure in how you are cared for, choose Sunshine. They have earned my five stars.
Patty
The first appointment with the designer was made to fit my schedule. She was punctual, professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. She didn’t try to oversell me, which I appreciated. While she was at my home, she gave me several good tips to help us when we list our home for sale. The window treatment was delivered on time, and installation was quick and beautifully.
Lynne
The designer must have shown me hundreds of options and with her expertise I found the perfect fabric for my drapes. Sunshine is a professional, respectful company, who puts their customer’s needs first. It was a delight working with them
D.
We had a designer come out to help us with custom bedding, throw pillows and 3 small upholstery projects. She was great - patient and helped us come up with ideas and helped us make sure everything would work. When we received the items, we were even more happy! All the custom pieces fit perfectly and pulled the room together in a way we could never have imagined on our own.
Subie
We highly recommend Sunshine Drapery. We used them 30+ years ago... and recently to install shutters and blinds. Our new shutters match our crown molding perfectly and keep noise out so well on our busy road.
Ingrid
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