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Best Window Treatments for Two-Story Great Rooms

Two-story great rooms are a signature of Houston homes, dramatic, soaring windows that flood the space with light, and heat, and are impossible to reach by hand. Dressing them takes the right approach. Here is how to control sun, glare, and style on the tall windows of a two-story great room.

The reach problem, solved by motorization

The defining challenge of a two-story great room is that the upper windows are far out of reach. Motorized shades are the answer, control the tallest windows from a remote, an app, or an automatic schedule, no ladders or poles. For a wall of two-story glass, motorization turns an impossible chore into a one-touch, genuinely luxurious convenience.

Taming heat and glare on big glass

All that glass means major solar heat gain and glare, and afternoon sun in a great room can be brutal on comfort and cooling bills. Solar screens block heat and glare while keeping the view, and cellular shades insulate the large expanse. Scheduling motorized shades to close during peak afternoon sun cuts the heat automatically, ideal for a soaring west or south-facing room.

Deciding which windows to cover

You do not always have to cover every pane. Often the lower, reachable windows get everyday coverings for privacy and light, while the tall upper windows get motorized shades or are left open for the architectural drama, depending on sun exposure and glare. We help you decide which windows truly need covering and which can stay clear.

Style that suits the scale

A great room is a showcase, so the coverings should match its scale and style. Clean roller and solar shades keep a modern room uncluttered, while layered treatments and drapery on the lower windows add warmth and a finished look. The goal is to control the sun and frame the architecture without fighting the room’s openness.

We specialize in tall windows

Two-story and tall windows are a specialty, and the right product plus a professional install matters even more at this height. At your free estimate we design a motorized or specialty solution for your great room, with free measuring and installation. Call or text (832) 772-7137.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you cover tall two-story great room windows?

Motorized shades are the best solution because you control the out-of-reach upper windows from a remote, app, or schedule, no ladders. Solar screens and cellular shades handle heat and glare on the big glass, and scheduling can close them during peak afternoon sun automatically.

Do I need to cover every window in a two-story great room?

Not always. Often the lower, reachable windows get everyday coverings for privacy and light, while the tall upper windows get motorized shades or stay open for architectural drama, depending on sun exposure. We help you decide which windows truly need covering.

How do I reduce heat in a two-story great room?

Use solar screens to block heat and glare while keeping the view, and cellular shades to insulate the large expanse of glass. Scheduling motorized shades to close during the hottest afternoon hours cuts heat gain automatically, especially on west and south-facing rooms.