Windows come in all different shapes and sizes, which makes your home interesting, bright, and beautiful. However, finding the right window treatments for smaller or taller windows can be a hassle. That’s why today’s Budget Blinds of North Glendale blog is all about finding the perfect window coverings for tall windows, and for small windows!

Window Treatments for Tall Windows:

Curtains And Drapes For Tall Windows

As one of the longest and most light-weight window treatments, curtains and drapes are a no-brainer choice for window treatments for tall windows.

Long drapery panels are great for tall windows because they frame your window and draw the eye to its full height, which makes your room feel bigger. When done right, they can create a bold statement piece as well, without taking up much real estate.

The hardest thing about drapery is getting the right measurements. At Budget Blinds of North Glendale, we make custom drapes that fit your vision perfectly — floor to ceiling, or perfectly cut to match the length of your window — whatever you want, we can do. Our selection of materials and patterns is vast as well, so you are bound to find something that matches your style. Give us a call at (602) 922-8385 or visit us online to set up your free design consultation.

As you’d expect, tall window curtains carry some extra weight with them (especially if you choose a thicker fabric), so you need to make sure your curtain rods are up to the challenge of supporting them. We also install everything for you, so you know it will be done right the first time.

Motorized Shades For Tall Windows

Shades from Norman USA are also great for tall windows. They’re not only lightweight, but they’re highly efficient at insulating, blocking light and sound, and look amazing too. Shades can both diffuse light or block it out entirely with blackout liners, and never lose their timeless appeal. You can choose from Roman, Roller, Cellular, Bamboo, and more!

From shades with honeycomb pockets to pleats, Budget Blinds of North Glendale offers a stunning collection that transforms a room instantly. Our vast collection of window shades offer a complete line of woven shades in soft, natural fibers like jute and flax, and an exclusive selection of custom roller shades in contemporary prints and colors.

We highly recommend motorized shades for tall windows so you will never have to worry about pesky pull cords, or reaching to the top of the window to close your shade of choice. Our motorized options make maintenance and using your window treatments and absolute breeze. All you have to do is click a button!

Shutters for Tall Windows

If you want to make a statement, choose Norman USA shutters. While generally used for the average-sized windows due to their height and weight, cafe shutters are the perfect compromise between style and functionality.

Cafe shutters are unique — they only cover half to two-third of your window, and leave the top part exposed. They provide wonderful privacy and light control, without taking away any of the natural views you love.

If you want full-length shutters, then look into our plantation, wood, and composite options as well. In addition to their lasting beauty, shutters provide exceptional light adjustment with their movable louvers.

Window Treatments for Small Windows

Smaller windows will often be obscured by bulky window treatments such as curtains and drapes, or anything with a long, unsightly cord. If you want them covered, here’s what we recommend and don’t recommend.

Use Plantation Shutters For Your Small and/or Thin Windows

Plantation shutters from Budget Blinds of North Glendale will be fully customized to snugly fit into any window, without any awkwardly hanging bars or cords. Plantation shutters will let the sun flow through your window without drowning your window in material. Their snug fit and sleek design will either blend into your wall or create a dramatic statement, depending on which style and stain/color you choose.

When you outfit all your other windows — even if they are small, thin, standard or arched — with the same plantation shutter, the entire room will look cohesive.

Roller Shades

Roller shades are one long piece of material that rolls up when closed, which makes them the perfect compact window treatment for small windows. They also come in a variety of colors, materials, and patterns when you order from us!

Their sleek, minimalist design doesn’t overwhelm your window and they aren’t expensive to buy or complicated to fit. They’re perfect for a modern, streamlined finish.

Roman Shades

Roman shades fold into stacks, which helps give dimension to smaller windows without overcrowding them. This offers an elegant, soft, and timeless look that is more streamlined than drapes.

The one downside about Roman shades is that they can be a little heavy, which means they may not always be the best fit for long and thin windows, especially if they can’t provide the needed support.

Cellular Shades

We cannot recommend cellular shades enough for windows of all sixes: large, tall, thin, or small.

Also known as honeycomb shades, cellular shades use layers of pleated fabric to better insulate your home and dampen any street sound. They also gently diffuse the light, which bathes your room in a calm glow during the day.

These shades help smaller windows blend into the room, so they’re not for those who want a statement piece. They’re also not best suited for humid rooms, as their pockets can trap moisture.

If any of these window treatments for small windows or tall windows catch your fancy, give us a call or visit us online today! Our owners, James and Chelsea, will be happy to help you!