What Are the Treatments for Arch Windows?

Arched windows are beautiful, but they can be a challenge to decorate.

Arched windows are a beautiful feature in any building--but, they sometimes present a decorating challenge when trying to find a proper window treatment. If you need privacy and can't let the window stand open and unadorned, there are several options for you to treat the window.

Pleated Shades

Pleated arch shades are styled after pleated paper fans.

One option for an arched window treatment is a fan-shaped pleated shade. These shades are custom-fit to the arch window opening and take their style from pleated paper fans.

The pleated shades can be further decorated with fancy emblems or other accent pieces to cover the gather point.

Wood Arches

Wood arch treatments are an elegant way to dress a window.

Custom wood arch treatments are an elegant way to dress a window. The arch can be made separate from the bottom of the window treatment or the entire treatment can be a single-piece construction.

Wood arch treatments can be left natural, stained or painted to complement any room.

Stained Glass Arch

A stained glass arch provides privacy and still allows light to shine through.

A colorful and dramatic way to dress an arched window is to have a stained glass piece created to fit the arch space. This window treatment can be a simple pattern or an intricate design to dress up the entire room. Stained glass brings color and beauty to the room and still allows the natural light to shine through.

Curtains

Hang a rod above the arch for an inexpensive treatment.

Since most arched window treatments are custom-made and expensive, you may want to explore a different way to treat the window without actually dressing the arch. An alternate treatment is to hang a decorative curtain rod above the entire window opening. This treatment can still allow the beauty of the arch design to show through if you use sheer curtains in the day and solid at night.

References

• Window Blind Tips: Arched Window Treatments
• Riverwood Shutters: Arches, Eyebrows, Circles
• Glass By Design: Custom Stained Glass Windows
• Fabric Work Room: How to Treat an Arched Window -- 2 Window Treatment Ideas for Arched Windows

Resources

• The Window Treatment Expert: Arched Window Treatment Ideas
• Curtains and Window Treatments Ideas: Arch Window Treatments
• Drapery Connection: Great Window Ideas