Architects love to explore all the possibilities with a new built and you will often find a raked ceiling, Circle or Arched or Triangular windows. Raked ceilings, or ceilings with an incline, are a fabulous way to create drama and with the right window placement can flood a space in natural light. Yet when designing those window spaces, it can overlook the practical need for window furnishings.
It isn’t possible to use every type of window covering on a these architectural features and if you have hard to reach windows, automation is an important consideration
So, let’s explore the best window coverings for raked ceilings, triangular, arches and circle windows.
Curtains
Curtains are one of our favourite window furnishings solution for most homes. They instantly add a designer look to any home. A simple linen sheer can provide privacy while adding a warmth to large expanse of an architectural window. However the function and shape of the window will determine if curtains will work.
Plantation Shutters
One of the most popular window coverings right now are Shutters. With Australia’s largest range of Shutters, dollar curtains + blinds can make a Shutter to suit most sizes or shaped windows – including triangular windows in rooms with raked ceilings.
Vertical Blinds for triangle windows
The final window covering solution suitable for raked ceilings are vertical blinds. They are a functional and economical option that can offer excellent privacy and light control.
Honeycomb or Pleated Blinds
Honeycomb cellular structure allows a number of customer shapes from arches and circles. Triangle blinds are possible with Honeycomb blinds, these are mostly installed with DC motors and both Equilateral triangles and Top Triangle to rectangle can be covered. Please have a look at our blog article on triangle blinds in Our Latest Triangle Honeycomb for a project in Clifton Hill Victoria – Taylor and Stirling Blinds, Curtains & Awnings
Roller Blind
Its possible to get roller blinds to work on shaped windows again like curtains the shape of the window can determine the effectiveness of a roller blinds. We often do “PULL UP” roller blinds for triangle window as a simple window covering option
