5 Window Treatments for Tall Windows
Bright, consistent sunshine is a hallmark of South Carolina summers, making tall windows a blessing/challenge for homeowners. While these windows create beautiful, light-filled spaces, they also heat up the interior space and drive up cooling costs.
Window treatments for tall windows must address practical needs and have the design chops to complement these large openings. The e.d.'s Paint & Decorating team helps clients select styles that perfectly suit tall windows, whether in formal living rooms, bedrooms, and other spaces. We’re happy to share our top five selections with you.
Our Tall Window Treatment Ideas
These choices include something for any home decor style.
1. Sliding Window Panels
Let’s start with a contemporary solution for expansive windows. Hunter Douglas Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds have streamlined vertical fabric panels that neatly stack to one side when opened. In their closed position, these wide panels beautifully diffuse natural light and show off their elegant design. The interlocking bottom weight system provides reliable operation and a smooth gliding motion.
2. Roman Shades
Roman Shades are an ideal complement to tall windows; the clean appearance comes from no visible rear cords. Vignette® Roman Shades deliver a sophisticated aesthetic, offering full and flat fold styling options to suit different tastes. The fabric selection is impressive; we’ll show you silks, tweeds, natural weaves, and linens.
3. Vertical Blinds
This third choice, vertical blinds for tall narrow windows, offers a streamlined profile and exceptional material selections. Somner® Vertical Blinds have 3.5" louvers and come in fabric, vinyl, and aluminum; we customize this style to stack on the right, left, split, or center.
4. Cellular Shades
We often recommend Duette® Cellular Shades for tall, narrow windows; they’re one of the most versatile window treatments on the market. Their unique construction provides exceptional energy efficiency, creating insulating air pockets that regulate room temperature year-round. Hunter Douglas offers them in an impressive range of widths and heights; we also customize them for tall glass doors and specialty-shaped windows.
5. Light-Filtering Sheer Shades
If you don’t need a lot of room darkening, consider sheers that filter light gently while obscuring views from the outside. Silhouette® Sheer Shades have a hybrid design with soft, adjustable S-shaped vanes that appear to float gracefully between two layers of sheer fabric. These shades filter up to 88% of the sun’s harmful rays; for added light control, ask about Silhouette® Duolite® Shades.
Tall Window Treatment Ideas, Room by Room
When selecting tall window treatment ideas, consider the room's practical needs. Sliding window panels work beautifully in modern living rooms and dining areas where you want to make a contemporary statement, while traditional vertical blinds work well in casual offices, bedrooms, and family rooms.
Roman shades add sophistication to formal dining rooms and master bedrooms, while their cordless design makes them ideal for children's rooms. We like using light-filtering sheer shades to create a soft, romantic ambiance in bedrooms, breakfast nooks, and sitting areas.
Cellular shades are the most versatile choice for tall windows. Select room-darkening fabrics and install them in bedrooms to promote better sleep, in home offices to reduce glare, and in sunrooms for energy efficiency.
Find Custom Window Treatments in Lexington, SC
We’re just getting started—Hunter Douglas manufactures even more window treatments for tall windows. Our experienced design consultants can visit your home, assess your needs, and recommend the ideal treatments for your tall windows, working within your budget and timeline. Don't let another summer pass without the right window treatments. Contact us for a consultation in Lexington, Columbia, Chapin, Irmo, and West Columbia, SC.