What do arch windows, octagonal windows, bay windows and round windows have in common? It’s hard to find window treatments that fit. Hiring someone knowledgeable about interior design in Colorado Springs can save you an expensive process of trial and error when covering any oddly shaped windows in your home. Buying an expensive, specialty window covering without professional assistance can easily result in an undesired change to the look of the room.

Clients in homes with oddly shaped windows can have unexpected problems, like a client who called us because her uncovered windows high on the wall were allowing light to glare off of the television set. Left uncovered, windows will cause more than glare. UV rays damage room furnishings in our high altitude climate without the right kind of treatment and the greenhouse effect with our bright Colorado sunlight can make the air conditioner work overtime.

Nearly any kind of Hunter Douglas shade, blind or drape can be applied to an odd shaped window without obscuring its beauty, however, they may not open or close. A customer who orders a window treatment without assistance may not get what she expects. An interior designer knows what the window coverings can and can’t do; we save clients money by drafting a blueprint for something that won’t need to be fixed or replaced because it was the wrong treatment for the window.

We work with the client to find out what is most important and design a beautiful window covering that performs as expected. Our designs add an architectural feature to the room, which is especially important for window treatments that don’t open and can’t be pushed out of the way. Rather than simply blocking the window, we can add a new visual detail that is energy efficient, hangs properly and enhances the look of the room.

We recommended cell shades to resolve the problems with glare for our client. They could not be opened, but this did not matter to her since they were high on the wall and the matching shades on the lower windows were operable. The room retained its character, the family could enjoy the television and the client saved time and money. Working with an interior designer made everything easier.