Large Window Curtains
Many homes today have large windows like cathedral styles or several windows grouped together such as bay windows dominating one wall. These are often the main feature or design of a room giving you access to to beautiful views and allowing in as much natural light as possible. They are normally left with no window coverings or curtains.
This usually creates a privacy problem with people being able to see in and at certain times of the day too much light, especially in the summer months.
Glare from the sun in the morning and evening can make a room feel uncomfortable. If you are getting harsh light through the transoms you can cover the windows with drapery. The problem here though is it might be overpowering the overall look of the room and make it look sort of staged.
There are a few decorating styles that you can use.
Palladian and cathedral windows, normally the main feature in a modern room creates the biggest problem with lack of privacy. You could treat the lower half of a large window with curtains on a traverse or curtain rod and leave the transoms plain or unadorned. Vertical blinds are another option but they may look too over powering for your decor. Try topping the blinds with a swag or a valance to soften the effect. Both of these options will still show off the shape or design structure of your windows and still allow you to have some privacy.
Another option is use a scarf or shears hung across the transom, which should block out enough sun to make the room feel comfortable again. Curtain shears would be hung over curtain rods secured at the top and bottom of the window.
Vertical blinds and cellular shades in specialty shapes would also work.
The simplest method would be a valance is a simple style like a chevron and could be hung on each transom.
Bay or bow windows can be treated as a group or by each individual window.
As an individual window treatment use matching shades, blinds or shutters to create a modern look.
Tied back curtains would give you a more softer style.
A bow window needs a curved curtain rod or hanging wire system, which should be installed by a professional. You could mount the rod on the wall above the windows instead of on the window frame.
