25 Top Secret Concepts for Decorating a Big Window From First-rate Interior Designers

If you're currently in the procedure of remodeling your home, you most likely already know that your job would not be complete without the ideal window treatment to match your home furnishings and general design of your interior. You need to discover a solution that attains that perfect happy medium between light control and privacy, while likewise considering the best patterns, colours, and textures.

Because we understand how tough this process can be, we've decided to ask 25 interior stylists what their top suggestion for dressing a big window is. Here are their reactions:

Anthony Baratta

Anthony Baratta, acclaimed interior designer, called by Traditional Home among the "20 Design Icons"-- you can follow him on Facebook or Instagram at @tonybaratta

" Without question, the most essential aspect of dressing an extra-large window is to take note of scale. The scale of the material, patterns, window shape and size, identify how I approach the treatments. My styles are bold, with daring usage of colour, but most of all I like a pleased room! Which means plenty of natural light. So if it's a splashy flower, tailored plaid, or perhaps something as easy and exquisite as dotted Swiss, I ensure to allow a lot of views to shine through and pay homage to the window shape, however not overwhelm it."

Yvonne Blacker

Yvonne Blacker, Creative Director of interiors at Yvonne Blacker-- you can follow her on Twitter at @yblacker

" When selecting treatments for a big window, my number one suggestion is to think in layers. There is the sun control layer, the air circulation layer, the temperature control layer, the privacy layer, and the ornamental layer. Almost every window will require a minimum of among these layers resolved to develop a comfortable environment inside the house. When all of these layers are designed with intention, completion outcome can be both functional and lovely."

Jonathan Legate

Jonathan Legate, interior designer at Jonathan Legate Interior Consultation-- you can follow him on Instagram at @jonathanlegate

" If the view is excellent and personal privacy isn't a concern, keep it basic and "frame" the window decoratively. Practically for sun protection and privacy when required a low profile blind that has minimum stacking will increase and basically vanish, keeping your concentrate on the view. If your view is horrible and privacy is your concern, make the coverings the function."

Anna-Grace Davidson

Anna-Grace Davidson, interior designer and creator of Anna Casa-- you can follow her on Twitter at @annacasa

" My number one idea for dressing a large window is to let as much light as possible into the space, do not cover the window and darken the space. In terms of decoration, it is actually up to the client's preference, nevertheless my choice would be to use luxurious drapes or sheers that fall on the door."

Jeffrey Johnson

Jeffrey Johnson, Dalas-based interior designer at Jeffrey Design LLC-- you can follow him on Twitter at @Jeffreydesigner

" I am everything about timeless style when styling a large window. The style component is to develop a character of heights. It is essential for any provided areas to fill the space up as tall, open, and intimate. Styling a big window should give you the feel and wish to touch the fabulous drape material. Home speaks a substantial volume of your character and lifestyle and lets others see your true genuine self and house.

Denise Mc Gaha

Denise McGaha, Dallas-based interior designer at Denise McGaha Interiors-- you can follow her on Twitter at @DeniseMcGaha" I like to utilize layers when dressing a big window. Typically it's linen sheers as a base, then a strong color or pattern for the ornamental panels to frame the window."

Grant Pierrus

Grant Pierrus-- London-based interior designer and blog writer at Interior Style Hunter-- you can follow him on Twitter at @interiorshunter

" Large windows are generally a major feature of area, so I would try to keep the window without any treatment to enable it to form flawlessly part of the space. However, if you required it to be covered, in the case of a bedroom, I 'd use an easy linen roman blind the very same colour as the wall so the focus is still on the big window."

Tony Sabatino

Toni Sabatino, NY-based interior designer at Toni Sabatino Style-- you can follow her on Twitter at @ToniSabStyle

" Don't take on the view. Big window treatments can be tricky. I initially take a look at the direct exposure and view to think about whether the treatment needs to operate for darkening functions and/or privacy. Then I think about the shape and context to the wall and dream up a unifying plan. Next and crucial is engaging a great custom-made treatment store to bring my vision to fulfillment. Large windows can have heavy treatments and a flawless setup is very important to me."

2 Lovely Gays

2 Lovely Gays, interior designers and bloggers at 2 Lovely Gays-- you can follow them on Twitter at @ 2lovelygays.

" For large windows, go big! We like to deal with natural fabrics like linen and silk. For a casual, but ever so elegant look, go for an unwinded Roman blind un unlined linen. The shadows they create when closed are extremely beautiful. Then dress the window each side with floor length drapes of the very same material. Again unlined. This layered appearance is both formal and unwinded at the very same time and it's something we do a lot!".

Natalia Alexandrou.

Natalia Alexandrou, interior decoration blog writer at British Style UK-- you can follow her on Twitter at @BritishStyleUK.

" Consider what you 'd like to achieve from your window coverings prior to selecting anything. If you're searching for privacy-- blinds or shutters that only cover the bottom half of your big window is a terrific option. You'll still get a lot of light from the leading half, however nobody would have the ability to check out. ".

Diana Celella.

Diana Celella, International acclaimed interior designer, Director of The Drawing Room Interiors-- you can follow her on Twitter at @Dianacelella.

" Make sure you compute your amount of widths thoroughly. Too much fabric will obstruct out the light, insufficient will look skimpy. Big drop curtains curtain much better with interlining.".

Yasmin Chopin.

yasmin-chopinYasmin Chopin, acclaimed interior designer and speaker, creator of Select A Maker-- you can view her portfolio at Yasmin Chopin or fan her on Twitter at @YasminChopin.

" When deciding how to dress a large window start by taking a look at the walls and ceiling surrounding it. The technical possibilities will lie there ... the trick is to discover how it may be dressed prior to thinking of what you may dress it with.".

Kimberly Duran.

Kimberly Duran, award-winning UK Interior Design blogger who narrates her decorating journey in her blog site Swoon Worthy-- you can follow her on Twitter at @Redlilocks.

" Always hang curtains high and broad. Your drape pole must be hung in between 3-6 ″ from the ceiling and be large enough so that when your drapes are opened, the entire window shows up, permitting as much light into the space as possible. Curtains should constantly either simply 'kiss' the flooring or end with a 1 ″ break on the flooring-- no longer. And they need to never ever end at the window sill! Hanging curtains in this method will make your ceilings look taller, drawing the eye approximately the ceiling all the method to the floor and provide a room a grand look. If there's some reason you can't have drapes that go to the flooring (i.e., a radiator or a bay), then utilize excellent quality Roman blinds to soften the appearance rather.".

Patrick James Hamilton.

Patrick James Hamilton, NYC-based interior designer and blogger at Ask Patrick-- you can follow him on Twitter at @ask_patrick.

" I've had many customers who were really unwilling, even with large windows, to cover any of the areas, scared of losing even an inch of precious light or valuable view. But think of it more as "framing" and not "covering." Here's the thing: the window becomes more essential, the view improves, and somehow, the window ends up looking larger. It's an odd magic trick, however it always works!

On any window, it's always about layering: the personal privacy layer, the light control layer, and the "dressing" layer: the part that actually assists knit the rest of the space into the architecture of everything (I enjoy material or grass Roman blinds with architectural side drape panels). Not every window requires all 3, however almost every window take advantage of a minimum of two!".

Michelle Ogundehin.

Michelle Ogundehin, Editor-in-Chief of Elle Decoration UK, blog writer at Twobassetsandababy-- you can follow her on Twitter at @MOgundehin.

" My top suggestion would be to constantly consider that you are framing the view. Simply put, paint the window framing and walls precisely the exact same colour, differ finishes only, and finish with a simple complete length, pencil pleated, mirrored bedside table plain velvet curtain (with white black out lining, held on Silent Gliss tracks), and inset, a gauzy white blind for personal privacy, never never a net curtain! They are forbidden.".

Mally Skok.

Mally Skok, Lincoln-based interior designer at Mally Skok Design-- you can follow her on Twitter at @mallyskok.

" My pointer for a big window would be easy layers to break up the huge chunk of glass. I like to keep the curtains unfussy, typically installing them on a narrow metal rod. I enjoy a basic tuck on top with hand sewn on rings. Beneath that I like to install natural product shades-- raffia is a favorite-- normally inside mount. This makes the window appearance inviting and like you have actually focused and care with that layer in the room.".

Maxine Brady.

Maxine Brady, interior stylist and blog writer at We Love Home Blog-- you can follow her on Twitter at @WeLoveHome.

" Make your windows the centerpiece of your room-- so do not be afraid to use a boldly patterned fabric. The lusher the product, the most developed your transformation will look. Constantly a cutting, either a broad band of fabric, brocade edging or a pom pom trim. These little details will make your blind look expensive and trendy.".

Ramona Griffin.

Ramona Griffin, Alabama-based interior designer at G & G Interior Design-- you can follow her on Twitter at @gnginterior.

" Leave as much visibility as possible without jeopardizing personal privacy. I am a big fan of window movie to safeguard furniture and other house decor items from harmful UV rays. I likewise like a simple and advanced window dressing like tall curtain panels or Roman shades. I prefer to utilize whatever will frame the window and still allow the view to the outside that the window was planned to showcase.".

Anna Lysik.

Anna Lysik, Interior style blogger at Don't Cramp My Style-- you can follow her on Twitter at @DontCrampMyBlog.

" Scale is actually crucial when dressing a large window, so think of the size of patterns for your drapes. Keep it neutral. Also, large window means more light is coming through. Think possibly of blackout blinds if this is your bedroom window and the opposite for living room or research study room as here you actually truly desire as much as natural light as possible.".

Naomi Jones.

Naomi Jones, London-based interiors author and stylist-- you can read her musings at Naomi Jones Homes or follow her on Twitter at @naomi_jones.

" Consider how the design will work when drapes or blinds are open AND closed. It requires to match your scheme both night and day. Trim plain drapes with a bold elegant design along the outside edge to add drama for less cash; you may discover they're likewise simpler to cope with than drapes in one dramatic pattern that could overwhelm the rest of your scheme.".

Vicki Gladle Bolick.

Vicki Gladle Bolick, editor and developer of The Ace of Space Blog-- you can follow her on Instagram at @theaceofspaceblog.

" Get imaginative with a cornice! I like big windows with cornice board treatments, they include architectural interest and will not overwhelm the window with excessive material. They are also the best method to hide blinds or shades when they aren't being used.".

Leslie Hendrix.

Leslie Hendrix Wood, Texas-based luxury interior designer at Leslie Hendrix Wood Interiors-- you can follow her on Twitter at @Hadley_Court.

" Use 2 to 3 times fullness in material for the width of the window. You can not stint fullness or the treatment will be out of scale with the window. (Also. Location the rod 4 to 6 inches from the ceiling. This will include height and drama to the treatment.".

Martyn White.

Martyn White-- interior decoration reporter, blog writer, and designer at Martyn White Designs-- you can follow him on Twitter at @MartynWDesigns.

" My suggestion for dressing a large window is to be familiar with its connection to a room. On a regular basis, windows are the last thought when decorating or developing a space however they are in fact one of the most essential. Utilize big windows as a focus, maximise the view if you have one and allow as much natural light as possible, it will transform an area".

Summer season Thornton.

Summertime Thornton, Chicago-based interior designer at Summer Thornton Design-- you can follow her on Twitter at @SummerThornton.

" The most crucial thing when dressing a large window is to guarantee you have a lot of width for drapery panels. Frequently I see windows that don't have enough width to permit a natural draping of the fabric that preserves pleats at the top-- they look skimpy or spread too thin. Even when pulled apart, panels must cover a portion of the window and when fully closed they need to still have a lot of providing such that they could cover 2/3 of the window if required, though they will just be needed to cover 1/2.".

Windsor Smith.

Windsor Smith, LA-based designer of interiors and furnishings at Windsor Smith Room in a Box-- you can follow her on Twitter at @Windsor_Smith.

" Perhaps the balmy summer is influencing me, however I'm really into a gauzy sheer as a drape these days. Something deconstructed in its weave and generous amounts of it and self-lined so it's more opaque. A dirty soft grey is classy on narrow stainless rods accentuated with petite nickel finials, rings and nickel wands to open and close.".