How to Dress Awkward Windows

Short Windows

Don't let short windows lower the stature of your whole wall! Instead, create the illusion of height by mounting curtain rods high above your windows. The result is a ceiling-lifting optical illusion!

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Bay Window

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Not sure how to tackle that tricky bay window? Try some blinds. They're great for filtering light and come in a variety of superattractive options, like these bamboo versions.

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Window Over Bed

Unusually shaped bedroom windows are more common than you would think. If one of these hard-to-cover peepholes is allowing unwanted light to sneak into your room, cover it up with a shade. Pick a hue that is a similar color to the rest of the wall for a seamless look.

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Cornered Windows

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When windows face each other at an angle, you're faced with a window-dressing dilemma. Solve it by placing a single panel on the outside of each window to create the dramatic effect of one large window.

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Arched Window

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Don't stress about finding a curtain rod to match the arched shape of your window frame; instead, showcase this beautiful architectural detail by placing a standard curtain rod just above it.

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Tall Windows

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Soaring windows are an asset to be celebrated, but they can create a privacy problem. Enjoy the abundance of light they let in and maintain your privacy by placing curtains or shutters on the bottom half of the windows only.

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Bathroom Window

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If you put a traditional shade over your bathroom, it will inevitably wind up pulled down all the time. Allow natural light in while keeping out unwanted eyes by hanging an opaque curtain.

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Small Windows

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Too small for shades or drapes? Try swinging-arm curtains! You simply mount a swing-arm rod to one side of the window and attach an appropriately sized curtain. They're a unique and efficient way of controlling light.

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