Say Hello to the Best Great Room Window Treatments

Oversized picture windows and glass walls in great rooms let in copious amounts of light, but they can also create excessive glare and heat gain. And generic window treatments won’t suffice; from the box store, you’ll have to settle with fabric that stacks awkwardly across wide spans, gaps that let light creep through, or mismatched panels that make several windows look disjointed instead of unified.

At SmartLooks Window & Wall Decor, our team of trusted window coverings pros love digging into your project’s design challenges to help homeowners find the best window treatments for large windows. 

We offer many styles to fit windows of any size, but at this moment, we’re spotlighting a particular favorite and its top operating system.

Duette® Cellular Shades are among the best for large windows because they tackle so many concerns at once:

• They can be customized for the largest windows—including vertical orientations.
• They have an energy-efficient design.
• You can choose from over 150 fabrics and colors, as well as different opacities.

The cellular design at the heart of these shades traps air in distinct pockets, which regulates room temperature and reduces the heat gain that large glass expanses tend to invite. That same structure also absorbs sound, so rooms with hard floors and tall ceilings feel calmer and quieter. You'll have tons of fabrics to work with, plus a choice of ¾" and 1¼" pleat sizes.

For sliding glass doors or wide side-to-side openings, the cordless Vertiglide™ system is worth a look. Rather than stacking fabric at the top of the window, it glides horizontally, making it a smart fit for expansive spans where clearance and coverage both matter. It's also cordless and child-safe, which is one less thing to worry about in a busy household.

What Windows Do Duette® Cellular Shades Fit?

Practically any size you can imagine: The horizontal applications range from 4" to 174" wide and 6" to 144" tall, while vertical applications stretch from 12" to 336" wide and 24" to 120" tall. That makes it possible to dress an entire wall of glass or a bank of windows as one cohesive look rather than a row of mismatched panels, especially when you add multiple shades to your room for one cohesive look.

Covering a wide or tall window is only half of this job; operating it day after day is the other less-spoken part, and nothing handles control better than Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation.

You can raise, lower, or adjust your Duette® Cellular Shades with a remote, a tap on your phone, or a voice command, which is invaluable once you're working with wide or hard-to-reach glass.

Scheduling automation adds even more perks to this motorized enhancement. You can set your shades to close in the evening for privacy, or program them to shift throughout the day so your home stays warmer in winter and cooler in summer. 

And while you're away, the automated timing gives your home a lived-in look by raising and lowering shades on a schedule, for an added layer of security. 

Because there are no lift cords involved, PowerView® Automation is also a safer choice in homes with young children or pets.

For large windows, Hunter Douglas window treatments offer the industry’s leading designs, quality workmanship, and cutting-edge technology; the luxurious fabrics and materials finish the deal. SmartLooks Window & Wall Decor features Hunter Douglas + Alta window treatments, Carole Fabrics, and free in-showroom consultations.

Come say hello: Contact us for more information and visit our showroom in Richardson. We serve the Dallas Metroplex, including Dallas, Plano, Allen, McKinney, Frisco, Fairview, Wylie, Sachse, Murphy, Parker, Garland, Rowlett, Rockwall, Heath, Sashe, Addison, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Celina, and the surrounding areas.