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Curtain Ideas for Three-Window Wall Panels

May 23, 2016

Searching for the right curtains for a three-window wall panel can awaken a decorating panic attack — but it does not require need to. Many creative window dressing solutions are available for a wall with a row of three successive windows, for example, wall segments between them. Choose the best curtains for your own window trio to fit your way of life, cosmetic and privacy needs.

An Optical Illusion

Produce the visual illusion of one continuous window by covering the 3 windows and narrow wall spaces between them using luxurious floor-length drapes. Pick an opaque drapery fabric, such as tapestry, velvet or suede, to conceal the windows and walls completely when the drapes are pulled close, generating the appearance of a single, grand window. Attach a fabric lining to the back of this drapery, or buy lined panels, for increased privacy. Hang the curtains 3 to 6 inches beyond the width of the face window frames, and 4 to 6 inches higher than the surface of the frames, to make the expression of magnificent taller and wider windows.

Just for Show

If you would like to frame the trio of windows using soft texture without really covering the glass panes with curtains, use faux drapery panels to conceal the narrow wall spaces between the windows. A faux drapery panel hides the thin wall places, but isn’t designed with enough fabric to cover the expanse of windows. Choose a readymade curtain panel or have one custom designed for extremely narrow wall parts. Hang the drapery panels on a decorative pole rod, gathering the panels using generous folds over the slender wall spaces. Use a single rod that goes to the whole span of the windows along with any wall area between them for the look of a usable window treatment, or install three distinct poles or curtain rosettes on top of each wall area for fashionable appeal.

A Debate Appearance

Dress each window using identical drapery treatments to create a cohesive appearance that also emphasizes the 3 individual windows. The visible wall sections involving the windows behave as subtle visual dividers to highlight each window. Install matching rod rods to complete the harmonious appeal involving the 3 windows. Pick black metallic rods with an antique finish to complement conventional style, or shiny, sleek chrome poles to instill a contemporary vibe. Add decorative finials to the ends of each rod to magnify your decorating mood, such as finials in the form of an acorn or pine cone for a rustic, earthy texture, or round acrylic finials for modern style.

Creative Options

Use the wall spaces involving the trio of windows to add a designer-savvy touch to this room. For instance, attach a pair of curtain hooks to the walls beside each window to hold the drapery fabric in graceful swags. Tie the gathered panels with decorative tassels or broad grosgrain ribbons, looping the tieback over the curtain hook, to impart a grander, more formal ambiance. Add a coordinating valance on the surface of your draperies to raise the cohesive, elegant appeal, or even install valances over bare windows to suit a more casual, relaxed atmosphere.