Large Window Solutions
Explore custom shades, blinds, shutters and drapery designed for large, tall and floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Window Treatments for Large Windows
Large, tall and floor-to-ceiling windows bring beautiful natural light into your home, but they can also create challenges with glare, heat, privacy and everyday operation. Custom shades, blinds, shutters and drapery give you flexible ways to manage those challenges without sacrificing the view.
Austin Window Fashions can help you choose window treatments sized and designed for your largest windows, with options for light control, energy efficiency and motorized operation. Explore Hunter Douglas shades and custom plantation shutters, or start your project with one of our window treatment designers.
Best Window Treatments for Large Windows
The right window treatment for a large window depends on the size and shape of the glass, how you use the room, and your priorities for light, privacy, energy efficiency and operation. Explore some of our favorite options for large windows below.
Roller Shades for a Clean, Modern Look
Designer Roller, Solar Shades and Architectural Roller Shades are excellent options when you want streamlined coverage across expansive windows, with light-filtering, solar and motorized options depending on the collection.
Light-Filtering & Decorative Shades
Silhouette®, Pirouette®, Vignette® and Designer Banded Shades offer different ways to soften sunlight, manage glare and maintain a more decorative look.
Cellular Shades for Energy Efficiency
Duette® and Applause® Honeycomb Shades add cellular insulation while providing flexible light control for large windows.
Vertical Shades for Wide Windows and Glass Doors
For broad expanses of glass, explore Luminette® Privacy Sheers, Skyline® Gliding Window Panels, Duette® with Vertiglide™ and Somner® Vertical Blinds. These styles operate side to side, making them especially useful for wide windows and sliding glass doors.
Drapery and Shutters for a Custom Finish
Custom drapery can frame large windows or layer with shades, while plantation shutters offer an architectural solution for windows where their size and configuration are appropriate.
Looking for more inspiration? Explore our large window covering ideas for ways to balance views, privacy, light and style. For windows that extend from top to bottom, see our guide to covering floor-to-ceiling windows.
Motorized Shades for Large & Hard-to-Reach Windows
Large or hard-to-reach shades can be difficult to adjust throughout the day. Motorization makes it easier to manage light, privacy and glare with compatible shades that can move at the touch of a button or on a schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Covering Large Windows
What are the best window treatments for large windows?
The best choice depends on the size and shape of the window, your light and privacy needs, and how you want the treatment to operate. Options for large windows include custom roller shades, vertical window treatments, draperies, sheer shades, and custom shutters. Our designers can help determine which styles are best suited to your windows.
How do I choose between horizontal and vertical window treatments for large windows?
Horizontal shades work well for many large windows and can raise to open the view, while vertical treatments move side to side and can be especially useful across wide expanses of glass and doors. The best choice depends on the dimensions and configuration of the window, how you use the space, and how you want the treatment to operate.
Can blinds and shades be custom-sized for oversized windows?
Yes. Our designers take precise measurements to determine which custom blinds and shades can accommodate your window dimensions. Because available sizes vary by product and operating system, we can also recommend alternatives for especially wide, tall, or unusually shaped windows.
Can motorized shades be used on tall or hard-to-reach windows?
Yes. Motorized shades can make tall and hard-to-reach windows much easier to operate. With PowerView® Automation, compatible shades can be adjusted with a remote, app, or voice control, with options for scenes and schedules.
How can I get help choosing window treatments for my large windows?
Our window treatment designers can help you compare styles, fabrics, light control, operating systems, and other options based on your windows and your home. Schedule a free in-home consultation to get started.
Discover Window Treatments for Large Windows
Expansive windows can add gorgeous character and natural light, but they can make your Austin home bake in the heat of summer. If you love your views and lighting, but need more control for levels of lighting, privacy, UV protection and energy efficiency, you need to explore the limitless possibilities of window treatments for large windows!
Sizing Information
When it comes to windows, the standard sizing can vary based on the type of window, from double hung to casement and more. We like to say that a window over 48″ wide, or 72″ tall would be considered large. Of course, floor to ceiling windows, picture windows, bay windows and sliding doors would automatically be put into the category of large windows. Check out this recent article we put together about our window treatment collections if you’re interested in seeing basic sizing details.
Top Features
By adding the right kind of window coverings to your largest windows, you can experience the benefits of light control, privacy, energy efficiency and more. In addition, the features are what can make the atmosphere of your home that much better. The top features our Austin clients love for their floor to ceiling windows take everything to the next level.
- Smart shades make the adjustment of your large window coverings effortless. From voice-controlled activation, to scheduled adjustments–or even just a simple tap on the remote–this smart home upgrade is just that: Smart.
- Top down shades invite natural light in across your ceiling, while covering the majority of the window. This creates a well-let, beautifully styled atmosphere with controlled light, privacy and energy savings.
- Energy efficient window coverings are adjustable to make creating a pleasant temperature in your home an experience, while providing a beautiful backdrop of fabrics or the stunning look of wood shutters.
Home Coordination
One of the top questions we get about floor to ceiling blinds, shades, shutters and drapery is about how to coordinate them with all of the other windows and doors in the same home–or even the same space when working with an open floor plan. The answer? Well, that’s up to you. There are a few factors that contribute to the final result, with your personal style being a large part of it. In general, no–your window treatments don’t all have to be the same. That’s the beauty of working with a window covering designer. We can help you decide which windows and doors need which features, where they are located, how they will pair with other selections and how the entire look will come together in YOUR home. We help you decide how to curate the look, offering fabric selections that pair together nicely, and which operating features will advance the use of your home.
Additional Window Features & Solutions
Depending on the room and window, you can combine large-window treatments with solutions for room darkening, energy efficiency, motorization, privacy and more.
