Window Treatment Advice for Casement Windows

Many older homes in the United States feature casement windows, which are typically deep-set and open outward. The nice thing about these windows is that there are deep window sills, which allow homeowners to display items in front of the window. In addition, because they are very traditional, casement windows lend themselves to a country-style décor, which is very popular right now as well.

Most people will think that curtains are the best type of window treatment for casement windows, and they would be right. Blinds are not ideal for casement windows because of the space between the frame and the actual window. They are so deeply set that blinds would look a little strange. You would either have to mount them to the outside of the frame, which would leave a lot of space between the window and the blinds, or you would have to mount them right up against the window inside the frame. This would leave a lot of sill space in front of the blinds, which will be a hassle whenever you go to open the blinds. You really couldn’t display anything on the sill in this situation because it would just get knocked over during the opening and closing of the blinds.

Most people will mount short curtains over their casement windows. These curtains will end at the sill, which is logical since the eye is naturally drawn to this part of the window. Short curtains like these should be mounted just inside the frame so that meet up with the sill. When you close them, you will be covering everything sitting on the sill, though, so you do need to be aware of this.

The short curtains are perfect for kitchens and bathrooms because they provide a light, casual feel to the windows. You can put little knickknacks on the sills to complement the overall style of the room. In addition, these are rooms in which you probably do not close the curtains all that often, meaning that your items on display can be seen almost all the time.

If you are looking to make a dramatic statement in a room with casement windows, you might want to install floor-length curtains instead. You will want to position curtains like these outside of the frame so that they hang down in front of the window sill. Again, you will not be able to view the items on your window sill all of the time, but your room will look much more elegant than with short curtains.