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Roof window coverings and skylights-sails, curtains and blinds


The layout of the attic, including the covering of the roof window, can be a real challenge due to the limited space and the inevitable slope. Whether you have a Riquiqui light well or a window under the attic that goes from the ground to the top of the roof, you will need an adequate adornment. A good roof window covering must be functional, aesthetic and in complete correspondence to the shape, size and type of glazing in question. The curtains and the sheers, as well as the different models of blinds, give us many decorative possibilities to choose the most suitable for our own unique architectural design. In the current article we will explore all these options and give you original ideas on the successful decoration of light wells and windows under the attic. Some of the examples illustrated below may also apply for the basement window.

Take the roof window for its advantageous side


For all those who feel afflicted at having to arrange their attic by doing the many difficulties that this process causes, rest assured.Take things on the right side and examine the inclined walls as a virgin background for the implementation of an artistic installation!The roof window covering offers the possibility of particularly original designs, take advantage of it!

Such a romantic drapery, for example, would not be possible in the absence of a roof window.To fix the curtains and veiling, you will need a second curtain rod in order to act gravity by installing it halfway up.

Fixing with two color rods and curtains with striped wallpaper

This artistic composition is possible having a single roof window, as well as in the presence of several skylights.In the second case, we can opt for both curtains and veiling and create a super romantic atmosphere.

Window set with bed linen in the bedroom under the attic

In this regard, the thickness of the fabric of the set also depends on the number of windows available.If, for example, you have only one roof window, choose fine shelters that will let daylight penetrate the room.

Original ideas on the roof window dressing - curtains, sheercakes and blinds

If, on the other hand, you have several lights of light, you can opt for a combination of obscuring sheer wings and curtains, as normally they ensure enough natural light.

Choose the thickness of the fabric according to the orientation of the attic, the size and the number of windows

Of course, this choice also depends on the orientation of the attic.If the roof window is oriented south or east, in summer, you will need to limit the effect of the sun's rays a little.For this purpose, blinds and roller shutters are a good solution.

Habillage de fenêtre de toit et puits de lumière- voilages, rideaux et stores

Roller shutters and blinds as an alternative to curtains and sheer

With regard to successful sun protection, the roller shutters are with a major blackout.In addition, they offer good sound and thermal insulation.This is the choice par excellence if you want to set up a bedroom under the attic.However, they may seem a little extreme and have no major decorative value.The good intermediary between the curtains and the shutters, therefore turns out to be the blind.

Boat blind in pink watermelon for the roof window or the glazing in an inclined wall

Naturally, the vertical blind, with adjustable lamellae or ordinary bands, does not work for a roof window or for a well of light.However, there are many adequate options, such as the Venetian blind, the boat blind, the pleated or the roller blind.

The boat blinds work as well for the veranda, the canopy and the winter garden

The majority of the solutions presented in this article are intended for the roof window, but can be successfully applied to develop other areas with extraordinary architecture.The glass veranda and the winter garden, for example, because of their many glazing, also need dressing, especially in summer, when the heat inside can become unbearable.

Remote-controlled blinds for high heights- a high-tech solution

For the difficult to achieve roof window, a practical solution turns out to be the remote control blind.Using it, you can easily regulate the amount of light in the room by opening and closing the blind regardless of the height of your skylight or your light.

Stores in anise green harmonizing with the high stools of the central island

Again, you can take things on the positive side and use the lighting of the light well to put a nice accent of daring color.Give their nuance to a design piece of furniture that you already have or to an aesthetic object of which you are particularly proud.

Choice of coloring the roof window

In terms of choice of color of the roof window cover, the well logical approach is selecting a color as light as possible, if not white.The why: The attic is normally quite dark and we do not need to obscure them even more.The only exception is speaking of the development of an adult room under the attic.There, you can also opt for intimacy and deeper, but always warm tones.

Room 2 children under the attic with boat blind, custom storage and natural tones decoration

Trio of white roller blinds in the attic in Scandinavian with apparent carrier beams

In addition, be in mind that the strong sunlight will cause discoloration of your roof window covering and can even destroy the textile structure over time.Therefore, too saturated colors are to be avoided if you want to save money and replace blinds or curtains as often as possible.

Droz A Lilac Store Roof window covering for teenage girl bedroom under the attic

Please choose pastel colors such as powdery pink, lavender, blue serenity, mint green or pale yellow.Everything is fine, depending on the rest of the decor and the way in which the part will be used.

Roof window with white fabric blind in the bedroom decorated in taupe

White Venetian Store for the kitchen under the attic

Roof window covering under the attic in turquoise and beige boat blinds, matching furniture