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Wide window solutions

Lilysmom — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 10:22:18 GMT

Looking to cover a 96" wide picture windows.

What would you do? TIA. LM

Re: Wide window solutions

CalminHeart — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 11:12:04 GMT

I have a 12 foot front window, 1 large picture window and 2 small windows that open/close. I put light filtering cellular blinds on mine, the kind that fit inside the frame. These let in lots of light but you can't see through them as well a you can the single cell blinds. I had to have the big picture window blind made to width. I got mine from Penney's years ago and they still look like new.

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Meowingkitty — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 12:40:40 GMT

We have shutters on all our windows. Great for keeping the heat out.

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queendiva — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 13:04:22 GMT

@Lilysmom : that depends. Facing the street? Is privacy an issue? Light control? Or just for decor purposes. Also depends on the style of your decor.

When I planned to move I was looking at tons of houses on line. You might do the same for inspiration. I found that I liked the look of 2" white "wood" blinds.

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kaydee50 — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 13:46:25 GMT

We have roller shades in our condo with a valence. Our bedroom floor to ceiling windows are more than 96 inches wide. They come in different transparencies, easy to maintain and, IMO, very attractive. I do not like blinds except the cellular ones.

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LoveMyBaby — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 14:02:16 GMT

@Lilysmom

I have been in homes that have the roller shades (with a thin valence that tastefully hid the rolled shade) that @kaydee50 suggested. Looks polished, and gives you a paneramic view. I loved them. Nice option, I believe theirs was much wider area than 96" you have- maybe as wide as 120"? I'm sure they come smaller or larger.

*Just one thing, the row of homes they had no neighbors behind them, so the shade was pulled up from sun up to sun down, and no loss of privacy because they had nature behind them. Great suggestion tho for spacious window, i think you are on acreage if memory serves me right.

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VaBelle35 — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 14:09:02 GMT

@Meowingkitty wrote:
We have shutters on all our windows. Great for keeping the heat out.

I did the same thing last year and it was completely worth it. I love the look and easy to dust.

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software — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 14:10:17 GMT

One long dowel type rod holding 2 sets of short drapes.

The window faces the street but it's 2 stories up & a 100 ft from the street

I like being able to look out during the day.

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Lilysmom — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 14:46:42 GMT

Hi everyone. Thanks for the feedback. Not for my house and budget is

an issue so no plantation shutters. The window faces the woods and gets afternoon sun.

I am thinking blinds, either faux wood or roller. New home and money is tight. Living room in an open concept design. I am hoping Jan/Feb will bring some sales.

I am in Canada FYI. LM

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sweetee2 — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 15:07:33 GMT

I also went to Penny's many years ago and had light filtering blinds made for my windows. I have a valance along the top so when their open it hides the blind. Still look new. Best investment I ever made.

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Fressa — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 16:47:06 GMT

I have very large windows in our older home. They exceed over 100". Beautiful but how to cover them was a challenge. First, it depends on what room. In the bedrooms, I did drapery with tie backs and sheers across the the majority of the glass. In the dining room and kitchen I just did the drapery and no sheers. In the living room I did the drapery with the tie backs and a longer valance running between the two sides. I did valences also in the dining room and kitchen.

I'm picky about tie backs so I purchased some with some crystals and beads on satin ropes for the living and dining rooms. In some of the other rooms I purchased the metal or glass decorative ones that screw into the wall. In the spare bedrooms and family rooms I purchased tie backs that matched the drapery.

They have a ton of valances in a variety of lenghts. My friend did that option with her windows. Just the oversized valances.

It all depends on the look you want and your budget. Hope this helps you.

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JYWilliams — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 16:53:25 GMT

My bedroom window has a huge picture window with a smaller window on both sides so I had a vertical blind custom made at JC Penney.

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jannabelle1 — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 03:23:37 GMT

Is this one window that is 96" wide, or is it perhaps two or three windows that stretch across the 96" space? If it's the latter and money is an issue at this point, I'd probably get two or three mini blinds cut to fit the windows, e.g. Lowe's, Menard's, etc. Or, check out JC Penney for panels with a long rod. There are a lot of attractive options until the $$ loosens up after purchasing a new home.

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Lilysmom — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 10:43:16 GMT

@sweetee2 , I am leaning in this direction. LM

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Lilysmom — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 10:46:01 GMT

@jannabelle1 , it is one window. Large pane in the middle with two insets at either end that open. Middle pane does not open. LM

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bonnie f — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:22:42 GMT

i get all my curtains from jcpenneys.. try them... i just ordered lots of curtains on sale plus i got 30% off.. they have different lengths also.. lots to choose from!

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Beachgirl42 — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:39:38 GMT

I bought 2 sliding door curtains (I think they're 100 inches wide) and hung those on an extra wide rod over a very large window we have in our family room. I got them on Amazon plus a matching small curtain to cover an additional window in the same room for less than $100. They look great.

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Katcat1 — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 19:17:37 GMT

@Lilysmom Like @queendiva mentioned earlier, look at different window coverings online. Take into consideration if you need a lot of privacy.