Window dressing?

7 years ago

Any suggestions on window dressing for my loft bedroom? I'd go for full length curtains but don't really want to block heat from the radiator. Also want some privacy without blocking out all the light.

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Walcot House

7 years ago

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How about 3 roller blinds in a semi opaque fabric (or venetians?), with a long curtain pole across all 3 windows with dress curtains/voiles either side to soften the long windows? See walcothouse.com for long poles and also alist of designers and curtain makers who can help you select the right products.

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Normanton Designs
7 years ago
I would suggest considering plantation shutters. If you have a mid rail on the outer shutters that corresponds to the height of the central window sill they can be tied together in appearance. Careful drafting will be required to get the proportions balanced.

Hope this helps.
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I still think blinds at the bay window would look better, you can use a thick fabric and have a thick lining put in as well. I'm not so sure that hanging curtains from the crown detail would look right above the door.... I'd be more inclined to go from the picture rail height..... just personal opinion! Also, what colour are you thinking of doing the walls and are the window coverings likely to be heavy patterned or plainer textured fabric? Just thinking that if the walls were say a beige then a darker shade for the window coverings with a slight pattern or texture it would be less obvious that the windows were different heights, your eye wouldn't be drawn to it so much as a heavy pattern.
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We would say that your best bet is to go with wooden venetians, they come in a huge range of colours and give you that plantation shutter look, but without the bulk or price tag. They can be partly closed in the morning - giving you privacy but also giving you control over the light coming in. With larger slats you can angle the light towards the ceiling or towards the floor. We have a huge range of real wood (or faux wood) blinds to choose from: http://makemyblinds.co.uk/wooden-blinds.html Also if it helps we have a handy guide on how to measure for a square bay like yours: http://makemyblinds.co.uk/blog/how-to-measure-for-a-bay-window/
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Hi Lauren! I worked on a project with a similar situation! The windows were in a spare bedroom, so ideally they really did need to be covered at night time, however only when people were staying over. We had venetian blinds made for the standard rectangular window, then for the 2 angled windows, we produced a 'shield'. Basically, we got our joiner to make two shields which were templated to the same shape as the window reveals, with a handle in the centre, which then hooked on to the window. So they could be taken up and down as you wish. They were produced in oak and finished the same colour as the rest of the joinery and blinds, with a handle in pewter to match the rest of the ironmongery in the house. Unfortunately I don't have ay photos of the shields, but you can see the window, and the hooks that the shield mounts on to! We found this to be the most simple, unfussy option, and you are still able to see the windows in their full glory. The shields are kept in the cupboard when not being used. I hope this helps! Holly @ MillChris Developments Ltd
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I really think it's a great basis for a lovely bathroom as it is. Here's what I would change to make it into the lovely, relaxed and luxurious space you're aiming for: roman blinds, change the photo frame for framed art with green tones in it, change the mirror for a larger and more elaborate one, find a small cart/trolley that holds towels and the items for daily use that are now on the little planchet. If you have space for that? There are very narrow ones that might work?
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Room Revolution Ltd
7 years ago
Have you considered a [sheer fabric/voile roman/roller blinds[(https://www.houzz.co.uk/photos/roller-blinds-country-dining-room-phvw-vp~44208055) for all three windows? with a fabric Roman blind for the center window and two full length curtains to cover the side windows (making sure you have black out lining) this would frame your windows nicely and give you the opportunity to add some lush fabrics to soften the room.
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Create Perfect
7 years ago
Hi Leo and Grace. I would go for slimline roller blinds which will not block much light at all and can be black out or what ever is needed to get the right effect when closed. It will also obviously not effect the radiator or the heat the room gets.

You have a great modern style to the room too so it is very fitting. All the best.
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creativeorg
7 years ago
Wow! It looks like an amazing space. Why not consider two different approaches. You could have roller blinds on the outside windows as suggested and then a roman cascade blond on the centre window as a contrast.
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Inkmill Vinyl
7 years ago
For privacy without blocking out the light during the day we suggest frosted window film or one of the range of patterned window films on our website.

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Casa Colori
7 years ago
Hi leoandgrace

Personally I would leave the windows as they are the view is stunning, but if you feel there is not enough privacy I would go for roman blinds.

I hope it helps

Silvia
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7 years ago
I would put one curtain either side that will stack well back and a roman blind on the centre window.
Joanna Biddolph
7 years ago
Three roman blinds. And I'd echo the colours you have already - that deep charcoal and white in an airy pattern, if that makes sense, so it's not too blocky, bland or blackening. It could be really chic!
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Mel Weber Interior Design
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7 years ago
That sounds great Joanna, what kind of patterns are you thinking?
Joanna Biddolph
7 years ago
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It depends on the style of room - is it masculine or feminine, for example, or with modern or traditional furniture? And which other colours are in the room? There's this on the John Lewis website [http://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-indah-roman-blind/p2251411?colour=Grey%20/%20Saffron] but masses come up if you put roman blinds, black and white, UK into Google. (That JL blind has appalling reviews - just noticed! - so it's only an example of the type of pattern I meant. A friend has just had roman blinds made by JL from its own fabric range and they look very classy and well made - perhaps best not to buy a ready made version?).
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Mel Weber Interior Design
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7 years ago
Thanks yes I'll google. I like that. Modern white and pale grey gloss furniture & like it to be modern/Scandi/contemporary feel, so yes maybe black and white blinds warmed up with blush pale pink accessories. Thanks for your help...
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Pat Oliver Interior Design
7 years ago
If you want privacy only, consider pleated blinds that are fitted to the glass of each window. They come in varying degrees of opaqueness and a wide range of colours. Venetian blinds can be fitted the same way. You can then hang sheer or semi-sheer curtains to each side to soften the window to hang straight or be tied back depending on the style of the room.
alyper
7 years ago
Would suggest pleated blinds as they almost disappear when pulled up so you can see all the lovely view from your Windows, but easily and simply drop down to provide privacy and cool Scandi styling - would look.great with the Windows. Web-blinds a great source : https://www.web-blinds.com/pleated-blinds/
sarahhancock212
7 years ago
We have a stunning view which we didn't want to block so have used voile roman blinds. There are three, and the central one is nearly always raised. This might work well with your three windows.
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The JOY of Blinds and Shutters
7 years ago
As Pat Oliver and Alyper suggested above, a pleated blind or a slimline metal venetian blind (rebated) that only covers each of the four areas of glass would give you the privacy you want yet keep the room nice and light.

In essence, when you open the windows the blind would remain attached to the glass. With the pleated blind you could have the material compressing to the top of the window or compressing to the bottom – café style.

You also said that heat retention was important because of the position of the radiator. Pleated blinds with a ‘double pleat’ would help with this as the resulting honeycomb structure would offer additional insulation to your loft bedroom.

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