Half Moon Window Decorating Ideas

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Arched windows are a delight -- until you try to cover them. Here are several unique solutions.

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City Light, City Bright

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Delicately Balanced Beauty

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The drapery rod's carved crest draws the eye to gracefully arched windows. A dreamy landscape painting adds color, depth, and the illusion of another window.

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Showcasing the Classics

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The intricate maze pattern of the valances at the arched windows gently echoes the geometry of the bookshelves, windowpanes, and striped floors.

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Putting Soft in the Loft

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Sheer panels hang from rods hidden by exposed pipes in this industrial loft. Embossed squares on the draperies accent colors in the room.

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Shaded View

leaf and flower print curtains

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Splendor in the Trees

room with tall wood ceiling and arched window

A neat grid of mullions breaks rank to spread out across the top of this oversized arched window. The impression of support is pure illusion, but the mullions do help to scale down the large expanse of glass. This kind of glorious window is best used to frame a worthy landscape view, and left unadorned if possible. Consider having the glass coated with a film to protect indoor textiles from fading.

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Split the Difference

four post bed with white bedspread

Leave an arched window top uncovered whenever possible. The sheers on this French door begin just below the arched panel and call attention to the view outside without obstructing it.

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Swagged in Style

royal blue kitchen with orange accents

Bright blue swags set at the same height on either side of the stove visually unite two kitchen windows. With unification established, the arched window is free to stand tall against the angular side sections.

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Designer Decoy

tall ceiling with tan and beige coordination

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Cover What's Necessary

Gold and black dining room

When you have a wonderful feature like this arched window, it requires restraint. Try to cover only the portion of the window that begs for privacy. This window features a thin black iron rod set at the exact height of the middle muntin, leaving the upper portion of the window unadorned.

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Faux Arch

ivory baby room with sheer window treatments

At first glance, this window looks at though it may be arched, yet it is the ceiling line and placement of the window treatments that create that impression. You might use a similar technique to add interest to a plain rectangular window, giving it a faux arch of fabric.

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Follow the Curve

tall windows with arched curtain rod

Flexible or curved rods will allow you to cover the whole window by following the form. Gravity, however, is not your ally: Standard curtain rings will simply slip to the sides, giving your window the droops. Get rings that lock in place and adjust the drapes from below with tiebacks.

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Smart Geometry

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Source: https://www.bhg.com/decorating/window-treatments/basics/arched-window-treatment-ideas/