Window Treatment Ideas for Big Windows
Large windows look amazing with all that natural light and those incredible views, but they create some real headaches. Trying to control the light without losing the view? Figuring out privacy? And nobody wants to climb up to reach a 10-foot-high window every time they need to adjust it. If your Placerville home features floor-to-ceiling windows, wide picture windows, or large sliding glass doors, consider the following practical big window treatment ideas to address these challenges.
Motorized Shades for Easy Operation
Motorization makes life significantly easier when dealing with large windows. Once your windows reach 10 feet tall or occupy an entire wall, operating them manually becomes a real challenge. Motorized shades respond to a remote, your smartphone app, or voice commands if you have a smart home setup. Program them to open at sunrise or close automatically during the afternoon when the sun heats your house.
Affordable Solutions carries Hunter Douglas motorized options in many shade styles. These really shine when you have several large windows and don't want to adjust each one individually, or when the windows are too high to reach comfortably.
Cellular Shades for Energy Efficiency
Your energy bill takes a hit when you have large windows without good treatments. Cellular shades utilize a honeycomb design that traps air inside, providing insulation for your windows. That means your house stays cooler during Sacramento's brutal summers and holds heat better when El Dorado County gets cold in winter.
Hunter Douglas makes cellular shades in different pleat sizes. Bigger pleats look better on large windows. Light-filtering fabrics allow you to maintain your view while reducing glare. Room-darkening versions work great in bedrooms or if you've set up a media room.
Roller Shades for Clean, Modern Style
Roller shades look sleek on large windows and disappear entirely when rolled up, leaving nothing to block your view. Roll them down, and you get solid light control. Sheer fabrics scatter the light nicely, light-filtering materials provide privacy while still allowing light to pass through, and blackout fabrics block out everything.
Expansive windows are no problem for roller shades, and adding motorization makes them easy to use. We stock several Hunter Douglas roller shade lines that handle big window treatments in Placerville, California.
Shutters for Timeless Appeal
Plantation shutters never go out of style, and they're built tough. Cleaning them is simple, and you have exact control over light and privacy by tilting the louvers as desired. Standard large windows are no problem, and we can also set up bypass tracks for sliding glass doors. Shutters cost more upfront than shades, but they last for decades and typically increase your home's resale value.
Visit Our Placerville Showroom
Affordable Solutions is a family-owned and operated business: we've been serving customers in El Dorado County for over 20 years. Visit our Placerville showroom to see our extensive selection of window treatments, or have us come to you for a complimentary in-home consultation. We work throughout Placerville, El Dorado Hills, Sacramento, and the Modesto metro area.
Ready to tackle those big windows? Visit our showroom or schedule a complimentary in-home consultation today. We'll measure your windows, show you samples, and walk you through options that fit your budget, with 12 months 0% interest financing available and our lowest price guarantee. Contact us now, and let's get your large windows covered the right way.