Erika Ward Interiors improves on perfection with custom two story window treatments.
What can I say? Designing two story window treatments is one of my favorite things to do and was my first assignment in this breathtaking 8000 sq ft just outside of Atlanta. The family has thoroughly enjoyed decorating each room on their own, but hit a wall when it came to finding window treatment options.
Like most people who purchase homes with soaring windows, they soon realized that there is NOTHING in the retail market that will fit a 18-foot window.
A bay of arched windows provides this great room with an amazing view of the sprawling backyard and is a wonderful source of natural sunlight. The homeowners wanted to preserve the openness provided by the ten windows, but felt a little naked.
I couldn’t agree more.
This space called for free flowing linen panels that could filter the sunlight and also provide some weight against the heavy moldings. Lo and behold:
My team installed 18 medallions to hang these elegant sheer-lined draperies. See how beautifully they puddle on the floor? C’est magnifique!
Each panel gradually increases in length until it reaches the peak in the middle of wall then descends once again on the reverse side. The view to the outdoors now appear even more significant with cascades of linen fabric framing each window.
Do you have a two story window treatment dilemma? Contact me about customizing a design that will take your home to the next level.
June 23, 2012 at 6:34 pm
WOW! That is gorgeous! The color is wonderful. You’re so talented.
June 24, 2012 at 9:07 am
Thank you Robin. The photos hardly do the room justice. I could pull out a great novel and read all afternoon on that sofa.
June 23, 2012 at 9:13 pm
Oooo! You outdid yourself, girlie. Gorgeous! Makes me wonder what you could dream up for our French doors! I really do think about this quite often.
June 24, 2012 at 9:09 am
Hmm…I see! The wheels are already turning in my head. Ask and you shall receive!
June 25, 2012 at 12:28 am
Beautifully executed!
July 26, 2012 at 9:05 am
I absolutely LOVE this idea. When I saw the first picture, I thought, what in the world will she do to these wonderful windows, and why would anyone want to cover them!? YOU DIDN’T!! The design is fabulous!!! I love it!
July 26, 2012 at 9:22 am
Ahh, yes! Thank you Sadi. The panels really help to warm up the space.
September 10, 2012 at 3:19 am
Wow!! You nailed that one! The inspiration was awesome in that “who woulda thunk” there was any window treatment that would not only look great, but still allow the woodwork and windows to shine as well.
September 10, 2012 at 7:11 am
Thanks Janis!
October 2, 2012 at 4:36 pm
Great solution! Simple, elegant and informal. Some builders dream up these windows and forget to consider how people will need to address them.Thanks for sharing.
December 19, 2012 at 10:52 am
Beautiful. One of the best solutions I’ve seen for arched windows.