How to Cover Arched, Round, and Specialty Windows with Custom Shutters

 How to Cover Arched, Round, and Specialty Windows with Custom Shutters

Architectural windows—such as arches, perfect circles, octagons, and massive sliding glass doors—are stunning focal points that add immense character to a home.

However, when the Florida-sun starts beating down or you simply want some privacy, figuring out how to cover these specialty shapes can become a massive headache.

Standard store-bought blinds or generic curtains simply do not work. They either completely obscure the beautiful architecture of the window, or they leave awkward, uncovered gaps.

The ultimate solution? Custom-built plantation shutters. Here is why shutters are the only window treatment that truly complements specialty architecture.

1. Enhancing the Shape, Not Hiding It The biggest mistake homeowners make with arched or transom windows is hanging a standard curtain rod directly above it. This completely hides the unique shape you paid for when you bought the house. Because custom shutters are built to fit the exact interior dimensions of the window casing, they highlight the architecture. Whether it is an eyebrow arch, a perfect half-circle, or a sunburst, the shutter frame traces the window's natural lines perfectly.

2. Complete Light Control for Difficult Angles Specialty windows are often placed high up on walls or in vaulted ceilings, making them prime culprits for intense glare and heat gain. Our custom shutters feature fully operable louvers, even on the curved sections of arched windows. This allows you to easily angle the louvers to deflect the sun's glare without losing your natural light. We also offer state-of-the-art motorized options, so you can adjust out-of-reach windows with the touch of a button.

3. Sliding Glass Doors and French Doors Window treatments for high-traffic doors need to be incredibly functional. Standard vertical blinds are prone to snapping and tangling. We manufacture custom plantation shutters for doors utilizing specialized track systems. For sliding glass doors, our bypass track systems allow the shutter panels to glide smoothly past each other. For French doors, we build custom cut-outs around the door handles, seamlessly integrating the shutter into the door itself.

The Manufacturing Difference Building shutters for specialty shapes requires extreme precision. Because Plantation Shutters Florida Inc. is a direct manufacturer based right here in Fort Pierce, our fabrication team laser-measures every unique angle of your windows. We don't try to force a generic template into your window frame; we mill the wood or poly material to the exact millimeter of your specific home.

Don't let beautiful architecture become a functional nuisance. Visit PlantationShuttersFla.com to see our gallery of custom shapes, or call us at (772) 872-6805 to let our design consultants configure a unique shutter design specifically for your home's unique footprint.




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