Denver Specialty Window Treatment Guide
Each Denver home is unique, every one with its own aesthetic and its own needs. Likewise, all the windows in your Denver home are different as well. Their dimensions, shape, the way they face and more will differ and influence the kind of window treatment that fits them best.
But more than any other factor, the window style may be the most important for determining your ideal window treatment. Here are Sunburst’s recommendations for window treatments to fit the unique window varieties found in Denver homes.
Sidelight Window Treatments
Sidelights are those tall, thin windows found on either side of the front door in several homes. Finding the right window treatment for sidelight windows is distinctly important for a couple of reasons. One, they’re a focal point of your home, as most people's gaze is naturally drawn to the front door of the house. Two, people–from the mail carrier to guests to traveling salespeople–will see them up close, which means that a sidelight window covering that much more important to make sure you keep your privacy.
The Sunburst recommendation for sidelight window treatments: Plantation shutters. Not only do they give your home elegant looks and top-notch privacy, but they’re also easily customized for tall, thin sidelight windows.
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French Door Window Treatments
The Sunburst recommendation for French door window treatments: Plantation shutters. Because they’re installed directly onto the window frame and are extremely resilient, shutters are a great partner for French doors. Their classic looks and energy-efficiency are extra perks for your French door.
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Window Treatments for Octagonal Windows
Octagon-shaped windows are some of the most appealing and visually striking windows there are in Denver homes. With their special shape, homeowners would be remiss to cover them up with a standard shaped window treatment like blinds or curtains. Alternatively, choose a window treatment that can be customized to the window’s unique shape so you’re always able to reap the benefits of your octagon window.
The Sunburst recommendation for octagon window treatments: Plantation shutters or window film. Shutters are built to fit perfectly in an octagonal window frame, keeping its unique shape and appeal. Similarly, window film applies directly to the window glass, keeping the octagonal window’s awesome shape on full display.
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Wide Window Treatments
The Sunburst recommendation for wide window treatments: Panel tracks, roller shades or plantation shutters. Roller shades are easy to operate, and their muted look works great with wider windows. A panel track is a kind of shade with large panels of fabric that slide along a track–perfect for wide windows. Plantation shutters add a tad better energy efficiency and privacy compared to shades, so if a cool home is a priority, shutters might be your perfect solution.
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Window Treatments for Angled & Rake Windows
Rake or angled windows are popping up a lot more in contemporary home design. An issue with rake window treatments, like with octagonal windows, is getting one that matches your unique window geometry. Remember also that many angled windows are in harder-to-reach spots, like where the ceiling meets the wall at a corner, so a window treatment that you don’t need to open and shut often is usually best for rake windows.
The Sunburst recommendation for angled and rake windows: Plantation shutters. In addition to being completely customizable to fit the exact angles and shape of your angled windows, but plantation shutters can typically be set at a single, perfect angle without ever needing to be readjusted - perfect for windows that are hard to reach.
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Sliding Glass Door Window Treatments
Similar to french doors, the window treatment you pick for a sliding glass door needs to let you open and shut the door without any hassle whatsoever. Moreover, a sliding glass door treatment needs to be durable and able to withstand the frequent action a sliding door sees. Finally, sliding glass doors are some of the least energy-efficient window styles, since they not only let heat pass through the pane but through the door opening as well. A window treatment that can decrease energy transfer should also be a big priority for sliding glass doors.
The Sunburst recommendation for sliding glass doors: Panel tracks or plantation shutters. Shutters and panel tracks both make it easy to operate a sliding door. Panel tracks also give you a range of styles and textures to choose from, opening up your options and giving you more design freedom. Plantation shutters can be built in multiple configurations to fit any sliding glass door, and are more energy-efficient than any other window treatment.
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Window Treatments for Bay Windows
Bay windows are unmistakable. The long panes, concave layout, and extensive view you get from bay windows are unlike almost any other window, so they need some special consideration when shopping for a window treatment. Denver homeowners should look at window treatments that complement a bay window’s attention-grabbing geometry, protect your privacy, and look elegant in your living or family room. Lucky for us, there are a number of window treatments that can do it all.
The Sunburst recommendation for bay windows: Cellular shades, Roman shades, or plantation shutters. Both cellular and roman shades function well with bay windows because each shade covers an individual pane, giving you some flexibility in how much surface area you want covered. Similarly, plantation shutters can be installed on each separate pane on your bay windows, but are able to give you even more freedom in window coverage with the moving tilt-rod and louvers.
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High Ceiling and Tall Window Treatments
Regardless of their shape or style, windows that stretch near your ceiling can be difficult to put window treatments on. In many cases, the window tops are beyond your reach, and breaking out a stepladder every day becomes a hassle. So Denver homeowners with taller windows might want to go with a window treatment that you can either keep in a single position, or open and close remotely. It would be even better if that window treatment could also effectively block outside light from coming through.
The Sunburst recommendation for tall & high ceiling windows: Automated shades or plantation shutters. Motorized shades can open and close with the easy push of a button, eliminating any hassle whatsoever. Alternatively, with plantation shutters several homeowners choose to tilt the louvers to a single ideal position, and seldom, if ever reposition the louvers. Both options solve the biggest problem of high ceiling windows!
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Window Treatments for Eyebrow Windows
The Sunburst recommendation for eyebrow windows: Plantation shutters. Any other window treatment has serious drawbacks when combined with eyebrow windows. Drapes, shades, and blinds hide the unique shape and any lengthy window treatment can cover the negative space between the eyebrow window and the rectangular window underneath it. Since shutters are custom-manufactured to perfectly fit in the frame of your window, they’re definitely the best option for this unique window type.
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Casement Window Treatments
The Sunburst recommendation for casement windows: Plantation shutters or shades. Plantation shutters can be customized with a cut-out to make room for the crank or lever–which will allow you to open and shut your window without any hassle. Both Roman and cellular shades can also pair well with casement windows, though you’ll have to work around the shade when you want to open or close the window.
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Get More Denver Window Treatment Picks
There’s more to consider than just the window style when shopping for window treatments in Denver. Check out our choices for window treatments for each room in your house with Sunburst’s Ultimate Room Guide, or get some personal help by scheduling an in-home design consultation by calling 720-538-0182 now.
