Any ideas for arched window treatments for arched windows?

you want to see the arch with curtains closed all the time make curtains onto a piece of stick on Velcro at the top and sides with a straight gathering at the bottom on a piece of Velcro use stick on to hold it all up

I have seen this at other places. I am concerned about the trim inside the window. But I'll take a look and see if it will work. Thanks!!

Put a straight rod across the top. Open them for an awsome view of the windows

Thats what I have done so far but I wanted to use the shape of the window more effectively. They are so unique and a major part of the style of the house. It was built in 1855. Some of the panes are original to the house. The windows are one of my favorite features in the house. I am just having trouble deciding what I want to do for window treatments. Thanks for the Help.

I think what I'd do, if window treatments were necessary, would be a rod across the base of arch, perhaps a painted wood dowel type to blend in with window woodwork and trim, and use a means to hang curtains that allow for easily sliding on rod to open or close as desired. The arch would always be visible, and likely is high enough not to be an issue for privacy anyway. To hang curtains, my first preference would be "tabs" that attach only to the back of curtain top hem, placed low enough that when curtains are hung the tabs do not show as typical tabbed curtains do. I'd space tabs about 6-8" apart. That will give the effect from front of loose pleats when opened and could work with light weight sheer or lace curtains, lined drapery fabric, or anything inbetween. (Sew top of tab about 1 to 1 1/2 inch below top edge of curtain panel & lower edge where needed for rod to not be too tight within tabbed space.). Second option would be to use metal rings that clip or get sewn to top of curtain panels, sometimes used on cafe curtains, if fabric is not too heavy or lined. These would be visible though against the rod, which is why I like the hidden tab version best.

I have a large arched window over my front door that gave me fits. No matter what treatment I tried, it never fit exactly. So I hung a rod OVER the whole window and hung drapes that can be opened or closed whenever I needed. It also blocked the large amount of light and heat in the hot summer months, keeping the house cooler.

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A picture of the windows would help, and an indication of how much light/view you want to block. You could do the curtain in two parts. A fanned curtain for the top and then a rod across just behind the bottom of the fan with curtains of the same or different fabric hanging down. This is an easy, relatively inexpensive fix: https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/redi-arch-pleated-fabric-window-shade/1016252255?skuId=16252255&ioid=HH000032&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_windowtreatments_&adpos=1o2&creative=43742659789&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&product_id=16252255&gclid=CNaqic3YodQCFYFXfgodHycI8A

Just some idea pics you can see how they look to help.

https://www.houzz.com/arched-drapery-rod

also

https://www.amazon.com/Graber-Crystal-Flexible-Curtain-Customizable/dp/B007ULG6Y6?SubscriptionId=AKIAJ2F6RDUSIYCWQMFQ&tag=sa-sym-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B007ULG6Y6

Good luck!