How to Design Window Treatments for High-Stud & Double-Height Spaces

How to Design Window Treatments for High-Stud & Double-Height Spaces

Architectural homes with high-stud ceilings or double-height windows make a dramatic statement, welcoming sunlight and a sense of grandeur. Yet, these striking features come with distinct challenges—requiring more than off-the-shelf blinds or curtains. Here’s how Redgraves solves the puzzles of scale, function, and style for Auckland’s most ambitious homes.

Key Challenges in Tall Window Treatments

• Access & Operation: Manual operation is rarely practical. Motorised curtain systems and remote-controlled blinds offer safe, effortless control for even the tallest windows.
• Fabric Weight & Drape: Tall or wide curtains risk stretching or sagging without engineered tracks and quality headings. Choosing the right fabric weight and support is essential for longevity.
• Sun & Glare Control: Expansive glazing invites excess heat and UV. Dual-layer solutions such as sheer curtains for daytime privacy or blockout linings for bedrooms provide year-round comfort.
• Insulation & Energy Efficiency: Hot air rises, but so does energy loss in open-plan or double-height rooms. Well-designed window coverings boost insulation, support energy efficiency, and protect furnishings.
• Structural Fixings: Mounting tracks in high or atrium spaces demands specialist installation and precise measurement. Expertise is vital to ensure safety and longevity.

Engineering Solutions: Redgraves’ Specialist Approach

At Redgraves, every tall-window project benefits from our engineering-driven design process:

• Motorised Curtain Tracks Auckland: Silent, automated systems make light work of tall drapes, with remote, wall-switch, or app control—ideal for hard-to-reach places.
• Custom Roller Blinds for Double-Height Windows: Our tailored roller and sunscreen blind solutions use heavy-duty brackets and smooth-action tubes for perfect alignment and reliable performance at scale.
• Specialist Roman Blinds for High Windows: Reinforced construction and premium textiles ensure clean lines and even stacking, even in expansive drops.
• Precision In-Home Measuring: Our consultants use digital tools for ceiling-height, recess, and drop measurements—guaranteeing fabrication and installation accuracy.
• Architectural-Grade Installation: All Redgraves fittings are installed by experienced professionals, ensuring safety, discreet hardware, and flawless finish for even the most ambitious projects.

Design Strategies for Proportion and Impact

• Layering Window Coverings: Soft sheers paired with heavy double-lined curtains create versatility and comfort in grand living areas.
• Anchoring Room Proportion: Drapes spanning double-height windows draw the eye upward and add elegant drama without cluttering the space.
• Invisible Automation: Integrated motorisation systems keep technology hidden, letting fabric and architecture take centre stage.
• Fabric Selection: Linen blends, velvet, and performance textiles offer tailored solutions for both function and beauty, resisting sun-fade and maintaining perfect drape.

Why Choose Redgraves for Tall Window Solutions?

• Over 60 Years of Local Expertise: Redgraves’ team combines global fabric trends with New Zealand know-how, creating window treatments that withstand the Auckland climate and architectural demands.
• Comprehensive Project Management: From free in-home design consult to tailored quotes, production, and installation, every detail is handled by our dedicated specialists.
• Collaboration with Designers & Architects: We frequently partner with top interior designers, builders, and architects to deliver solutions for complex spaces and unique visions.

Ready to take your open-plan home or double-height living room to the next level?
Book your complimentary consultation today and discover why Redgraves is Auckland’s leader in custom window treatments for high-stud spaces.