I found this:
https://www.selectblinds.com/arches...MIra_ovJ6l4QIVTb7ACh1gigWbEAYYAyABEgJ6gfD_BwE
Might be the solution you are looking for instead of covering the frame of the window.
Yeah, that's actually what I purchased, but the Long Haired General wasn't a fan of them, so I returned them.
No need to over-complicate it.
Overcomplicating is what I do. But I agree. I ended up fitting some blinds on the outside of the frame. I have 10' tall shelving units against the wall, so I did lose maybe 3" of floor space because I couldn't push them flush against the wall.
Doesn't appear that his windows have as pronounced of an arch as those you posted.
We have that same style window in the front of our house and I have yet to find a good solution. As of now we have 2" wood blinds installed inside the jamb and the top arched portion is open. We live on a hill about 8' above the street so it would take some effort to see in the arches.
You might be able to cut some wood or something decorative to cover the area between the blinds and the arch. Or just frost the top section of the window and install blinds in the jamb.
Outside the jamb would look hokey and get hit all the time.
They do indeed look hokey outside the jamb, but since they're hiding behind shelves, no one will see them. No chance of getting hit, either.
I had custom shutters made for an arched window...expensive but the best fit. Otherwise, curtains are the easiest, and failing that just fill in the arch part with something non-moveable and use blinds for the rest.
Custom is what I really need, but I doubt I'll do that anytime soon. I'll have thousands of pounds of stuff on the shelves, and it will need to come off for me to move 'em.
Curtains wouldn't match what we have in the other windows on the front of the house.
They look like what is called a lazy arch. Not a full half circle kind of arch.
I had a couple of these in my garage and just mounted the blinds inside the window opening up all the way to where the arch begins, left a small eyebrow opening for a little light but allowed for full privacy if needed.
Manufacturers can make a custom blind to fit inside the window but you will pay a premium for it. You can DIY online but you will need to scribe a template that they use to make what you want.
That's correct; these are not a half circle.
Install the cheap blinds inside the window opening as high as you can.
Make a decorative ‘fan’ for the top.
This can be made from paper or cloth or even sheet metal that is painted
You can buy pre-made fans at big box stores. Just have to trim them.
Same, it is nice to get a little light in when the blinds are closed. (note, your results may vary)
True, but I have 10 of the Maxlite 48" LED fixtures installed, so I'm not lacking at all for illumination.
Thanks for all the input.
Scott
