Large Window Solutions
Floor to ceiling window views are a gorgeous backdrop for your home. But, sometimes the light is just too much. Our large window shades let you control the light, privacy, energy efficiency and UV protection your home so badly needs. And, many of the floor to ceiling window treatments will let you maintain that beautiful view.
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Pirouette® Shades
Best Features of Floor to Ceiling Blinds & Shades
- Cover large windows without blocking light
- Reduce glare on large windows while enjoying the view
- Protect furniture & flooring from UV rays
- Increase comfort with energy efficiency
- Gain control with motorized shades
The Best Window Treatments for Large Windows
Your largest windows offer amazing views, and they let in so much flowing natural light. But, they need solutions. The best way to cover large windows is to determine what you love about them, and what needs to be solved.
Shades That Preserve the View
Achieve glare reduction and filtered light. You might have one of the best views, but if the atmosphere of your home is filled with an obnoxious glare, you’ll be miserable. We love how sheer shades and other translucent fabrics allow you to enjoy the view–even enhance it–while getting rid of the glare. See our recommendations for showing off the view with sheer shades, solar shades and shades created with ClearView fabrics.
Best for Light Control & Temperature Management
Cover large glass areas with heavy sun exposure. There’s nothing quite as mood-boosting as starting your day with a bright, sunshine-filled sky. But, that can quickly go wrong as the light floods the space, heating everything up and baking your home. One of our top features in floor to ceiling blinds and shades for enjoying the light, but also controlling it, is Top Down Shades. Another floor to ceiling window covering solution, dual shades, allows you to bring light in, but also block it when it becomes too much. The best insulating shades for large windows are from the Duette® collection, available in both vertical and horizontal orientations.
Best Large Window Privacy Solutions
Enjoy the light while maintaining privacy. It seems impossible to be able to enjoy light and views, but also have privacy, right? That’s the magic of window treatment features. When you want this trio, the top down option is a good one–maybe a favorite. But, that’s not all. One of the most innovative features you can choose is Dual Shades, which allows you to meet the needs of any time of day and circumstance. Top down shades is another option that homeowners love for window treatments for large windows. Light when you want, views when you want, privacy when you want.
Best for Wide and Tall Window Expanses
Cover the widest and tallest windows in your home. When it comes to covering the biggest windows, we have shades with widths up to 32 feet and heights up to 14 feet. Window shades and blinds are a great floor to ceiling solution, including vertical sheers for large windows, Skyline Panel Track Blinds and Somner Custom Verticals. These allow you to cover the windows, but also adjust open and closed with simple operation. Drapery is a custom option that offers wide and tall window coverage while creating a beautiful backdrop in your home. Roller shades for large windows will give you coverage you need while controlling light and adding levels of privacy.
Smart Shade Options for Hard-to-Reach Windows
Tall window pair beautifully with PowerView®. You can install gorgeous blinds for tall windows, but if it’s hard to adjust them, what’s the point? Motorized blinds for tall windows have quickly become one of the most sought-after options in floor to ceiling blinds, shades and drapery. It’s the touch of a button, a tap on the phone, or a voice command–and the whole atmosphere of your home will transform. Large windows are often hard-to-reach, placed way up high or positioned behind furniture. Smart shades make it easy to create the best environment–allowing you to take advantage of what you love and solve the rest.
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Best Window Treatments for Large Windows
Choosing the right window treatments for floor-to-ceiling or wide-span windows can reduce glare, control temperatures, increase privacy, and maintain the view.
Blinds
Vertical Shades
- Skyline® Gliding Window Panels
- Luminette® Privacy Sheers
- Duette® with Vertiglide™
- Somner® Vertical Blinds
Drapery
FAQ: Covering Large Windows
What are the best window treatments for large or floor-to-ceiling windows?
Roller shades, solar shades, sheer shades, cellular shades and vertical sheers are some of the best recommendations. They cover large expanses of glass while offering light control, UV protection and privacy, but in some cases, they won’t block the view.
What are the best energy efficient large window solutions?
Cellular shades are one the best window coverings for large windows, and with Hunter Douglas Duette honeycomb shades, you can order them in horizontal or vertical orientation. We also have a cellular roller shade that provides incredible energy efficiency. Any window treatment that offers fold of fabric can prevent drafty winters and scorching summers, like drapery with thermal liners. Roman shades are another great option for adding layers of fabric at the window. Blackout roller shades prevent the interior of your home from heating up by stopping the light before it enters.
How do I enjoy the view, but reduce the glare?
Solar shades offer a view of the landscape while reducing glare. Sheer shades, including Silhouettes® and Pirouettes® reduce glare while keeping outdoor views visible. ClearView fabrics are available with select collections–this is a translucent fabric for dynamic view without glare.
Is there a better way to cover very tall windows?
With tall windows, the biggest complaint is the adjustment–access is out of reach at times. Motorized shades offer an ideal way to cover the windows, but provide simple adjustments with a remote, app, or voice control.
Which window treatments work best for privacy on large windows?
If you want privacy, room darkening fabrics are a good choice in almost all collection of large window coverings. In cases where you would like partial coverage options, dual shades and top down bottom up shades allow you to customize which parts of the window are covered. This allows you to make adjustments for lighting, privacy and energy efficiency. Plantation shutters with split tilt also offer adjustable privacy for the bottom portion of the window while light comes in at the top.