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Arched windows are becoming popular accents for many modern homes. These small, semi-circle blinds are often seen above doors to let more natural sunlight to enter your home. Arched windows add an stylish touch to a home's design and more and more new homes are installing these rather than traditional, straight window frames, creating a huge interest for arched window blinds.
Blinds for arched windows are custom made to the different window sizes and will complement most models of window blinds. Just like all window blinds, those made for arched windows are available in lots of styles, colors and sizes.
Types of Window Blinds for Arched Windows
- Wooden arched blinds offer a more long-lasting window treatment option for your arched windows. Wood blinds usually feature individual slats that can be moved to redirect light and are much much expensive than other types of blinds for arched windows.
- Pleated Arched Blinds are available in many colors, including soft neutrals as well as brilliant, modern blues, greens and reds. These blinds for arched windows are captivating with a luscious appearance.
- Cellular arched shades are incredibly fashionable because of their fine look and ability to block direct sunlight without stopping all natural light. These window blinds are also available in many colors and sizes, complementing traditional cellular window blinds.
New types of blinds for arched windows are rolled in everyday to keep up with the growing number of homes using these modern window styles. Most window blind companies can provide custom fit arched blinds to match any traditional window blind.
Advantages of Blinds for Arched Windows
Window treatments are an easy way to add a personal touch to your home or just to improve your decorating theme. Window blinds not only add flair to your home's interior, they are also relatively functional.
Arched windows look nice in your home and allow additional light to enter the house without meddling with your privacy, but they can also cause unnecessary glares and additional heat in the summer. Covering your arched windows with custom fit window blinds will allow you to control the amount of light that comes in.
Many blinds for arched windows operate on a remote control to make it convenient to open and close the blinds, even if the arched window is installed several feet above the floor. With a remote, you can open your blinds to allow the morning's first light to shine in and then easily press a button to close the blind when the heat of the afternoon sun warms the room.
Disadvantages of Blinds for Arched Windows
While blinds for arched windows are marvelous accents for your home and are very useful for controlling the light and temperature within your home, they can be difficult to clean. Most window blinds can be troublesome to keep free of dust and dirt, but those for arched windows are often located much higher so the task is even more tedious.
The other primary downfall of deciding to cover your arched windows with blinds is finding the right size for your window. Arched windows are many difficult sizes and these types of blinds are primarily only offered at specialty shops or online. Some arched windows are not perfect arches and require a custom made blind.
How Much are Blinds for Arched Windows?
There are many different styles of blinds that are designed just for arched windows, so the price can differ greatly depending on the quality and materials, as well as the size of the blinds and the included features. Simple pleated and cellular arched window blinds can be purchase for as little as $60. More sophisticated blinds for arched windows and wooden blinds can cost more than $200 each.
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