Palladian Window (Venetian, Arched Top)
Definition: A window composed of an arched head and below divided into three compartments by two mullions usually consisting of one large center light and two narrow sidelights.
Possible Treatments: Often the top part of the window is left untreated and any method of curtains used below as shown in the photograph below. However there are many types of blinds that are designed especially for this type of window and they fan out over the window. The only problem with most of them is that they are often fixed and you then lose the detail of the window frame.
Palladian Window / Venetian or Arched Top
Glass Wall
Definition: Generally a grouping of windows fixed together to cover a large expanse, often to maximize views.
Possible Treatments: It is often difficult to select, as there is seldom any room above or to the sides to place tracks or stack backs of curtains. The widths of the windows are usually too wide for most types of blinds, as they tend to sag. A group of smaller blinds can work but then you get gaps and they can often catch when moving them up and down. A lightweight cellular type of blind could work, as that would also minimize the loss of view. Vertical louvers are a good solution as you can turn them to alter the light, and slide them back quite neatly to the inside of the window. This does encroach on the view but it is minimal.
This glass wall (grouping of windows) has been dressed with vertical louvers. As you can see they can be turned to let light in, or closed to keep the light out.
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