Vertical Blinds & Luminette® Sheer Panels for Large Windows

Large windows can be a home's best feature, offering expansive views and plenty of natural light. However, without the right coverings, they can also admit excess heat, glare, and unwanted sightlines. Vertical blinds and Luminette® Sheer Panels by Hunter Douglas both help homeowners manage light and privacy on wide or tall windows, though each works differently. At Bell's Ethan Allen Design Center, our design team can walk you through both options and help you find the best fit for your large windows.

Luminette® Sheer Panels diffusing natural light across floor-to-ceiling windows in an open dining and living room.

Covering Large Windows with Vertical Blinds

Vertical blinds are a classic option for large windows, featuring vanes made from wood, vinyl, or aluminum that hang from an overhead track. The vanes can be rotated to block out more or less sunlight, and all the vanes can then be shifted along the track to open or close.

Vertical blinds are an excellent option for blocking out light and providing privacy, making them a practical choice for reducing glare and controlling sunlight on large windows. Window treatments like Vertical Solutions® Vertical Blinds offer more than 40 material and color choices, though they don't diffuse incoming light. Instead, they create distinct bands of light and dark, which may suit a more structured look.

Luminette® Sheer Panels for Large Windows

Luminette® Sheer Panels combine the functionality of vertical blinds with the elegance and light diffusion of sheer shades. Instead of separate vanes made of solid wood, metal, or vinyl, Luminette® Sheer Panels use sheer fabric to diffuse incoming light, creating an even, warm glow. Each 3 ½-inch fabric vane rotates, giving you control over light and privacy. With more than 80 fabric and color choices, it's easy to find an option that suits your home. In 2022, Luminette® Sheer Panels were named Product of the Year by the Window Covering Manufacturers Association, a testament to the design's enduring popularity.

What's Best for Large Windows?

In the end, the best window treatment for large windows depends on what you want from them. If you prefer the look of solid-material vanes and straightforward light control, vertical blinds are the better fit. On the other hand, if you want diffused light and flowing fabric, Luminette® Sheer Panels will suit your space better.

Find the Right Fit at Bell's Ethan Allen Design Center

If you have questions about which window treatments would work best for your large windows, come see us at Bell's Ethan Allen Design Center. Our expert staff is ready to help you find the right blinds, shades, or shutters for your home's windows, big or small, by matching your needs with the right style and function. We also offer home decor and furniture, so we can help you create the home interior you've always wanted.

Bell's Ethan Allen Design Center is proud to offer our services throughout New York, including Newburgh, Fishkill, Warrick, Middletown, New Paltz, Wappingers Falls, Rhinebeck, Monroe, Tuxedo, Warwick, Washingtonville, Poughkeepsie, Orange County, Dutchess County, and Ulster County, NY.