What are the best blinds for arched or curved specialty windows?

The best blinds for arched or curved specialty windows are custom-made blinds designed to match the exact curvature of the frame. These treatments can fan out to cover the top arched section while allowing you to choose any window covering style for the lower portion. For projecting curved windows like bay shapes, vertical blinds work well because they can follow the contour and are easy to adjust.

Can you get custom blinds for angular or uniquely shaped windows?

Yes. Custom blinds can be made to fit angular windows such as triangles, octagons, trapezoids, or peaked shapes. Options include wood, faux wood, metal, or vinyl blinds, and even custom shutters for precise fit and style. Motorized controls are also available for hard-to-reach windows.

What window treatments work best for basement specialty windows?

For basement specialty windows, which are often short or irregularly shaped, the most effective solution is custom blinds or drapery made to exact measurements. Materials like faux wood, metal, or vinyl can be tailored to fit small or unique openings, adding both style and privacy while maximizing light.

How do I choose blinds that fit my home’s specialty windows?

To choose blinds for specialty windows, start by identifying the window shape, such as arched, curved, angular, or basement, and consider whether you want to preserve the window’s unique look from inside and out. Custom measurements are key to ensuring a perfect fit, and working with a design consultant can help you select materials, colors, and operating systems that meet your needs.

Does 3 Day Blinds offer free consultations for specialty window blinds?

Yes. 3 Day Blinds provides FREE in-home design consultations where a professional measures your specialty windows and recommends the best custom blind solutions for your style, budget, and light-control needs.

Blinds for Specialty Windows | Custom Solutions from Experts

Specialty windows make your home unique both inside and outside. As you're redecorating your space, however, you notice quickly that those curved windows and windows with irregular angles can create challenges for coverings that you might not have with rectangular slider windows.

The good news is that it's not impossible. From Vertical Blinds that follow a curved window's shape to custom Interior Shutters built for angular openings, the right covering exists for nearly any window. If you have specialty windows in your home, take a look at these tips for choosing blinds below.

Curved Windows

There are two types of windows called “curved.” The first is a window arched along the top edge, such as a half-round, full-round, quarter-arch, or round-tip window. These windows look extremely elegant, and only custom-made blinds will do the job.

These custom blinds are designed to cover the top, arched portion of the window where the window coverings fan out. For the remaining part of the window, window treatments of any kind are a good choice.

Another type of curved window projects or bends outwards from the house's interior, similar to a bay window without straight edges. If you have a traditional bay window with flat panels, our bay window treatment guide covers those options in depth. For curved bay-style windows, the best kind of window treatment would be Vertical Blinds.

Angular Windows

Some homes have a modern aesthetic with angular windows. That includes shapes like triangles, octagons, peaks, and even trapezoids. These window shapes are very appealing to people striving for a contemporary look.

Many homeowners take the simple route of using traditional curtains and drapery for these windows. These designs are a quick way to put up window treatments, but they can also cover your window’s unique shape when you’re inside your house.

If you want to admire your angular windows from both the interior and exterior of your home, the best choice is to have custom blinds made to fit your window’s specific measurements. When working with your personal consultant, you can create custom-made wood, faux wood, vinyl, or Mini Blinds that perfectly suit your angular window. Shutters can also be designed to fit these shapes with operations motorized if your windows are in higher locations in your home.

Basement Windows

If your home has a basement with windows, you know that they are sometimes strangely designed (for instance, hopper, glass block, and awning windows) and are often much shorter than the windows throughout the rest of your home. They’re sometimes oddly shaped since many builders squeeze openings into their basement design plans to add extra light.

The easiest way to find blinds for short basement windows is with custom blinds and drapery made to fit the window’s exact measurements. You can customize your blinds using any materials to fit your style, such as metal, vinyl, and wood. Today, you can even use moisture resistant finishes to create custom Faux Wood Blinds.

To learn more about specialty window solutions by 3 Day Blinds, schedule a FREE in-home design consultation.

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