Arched Drapery Hardware offers a creative opportunity and can be treated in a number of ways. In the photo above, Mark Schultz at Silk Mountain Creations created detailed templates and pre-planned every aspect of this design. As you can see, the results are stunning! Medallions make a statement. Curving the rod is only one way of dealing with arched windows. Medallions on tab posts create a dramatic presentation and are less expensive as well. This dreamy music room by Custom Elegance is a perfect example of this technique. Using the soft sheer is a genius touch. Combinations are great. Another stylish option combines shaped cornices with medallions. This example, designed by Susan Gailani of Gailani Designs, is another perfect way to treat an arched window. The use of Pyramid tab posts for side panels on the exterior of the cornice is so fun and imaginative! Check out the detail.   Architectural details rule. Sometimes the arch is created by the architecture instead of the window itself. The arch in this treatment would not have quite the effect if the drapery did not mirror the curve of the alcove. This treatment adds softness to the room and frames the door perfectly. […]

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