Angled windows don’t have to be dressed with a single treatment. Whether you have a skylight, a dormer, or a vaulted ceiling, the setup homeowners ask us for most is a layered one: shutters on the lower, reachable part of the window and honeycomb (cellular) shades on the angled or high part above. You get easy daily control where you can actually reach, and real insulation where you can’t. If you want to compare every option, including roller blinds for arched windows, take a look at our complete guide.
Why This Combination Works
Shutters go on the lower portion because that’s the part you touch every day. You can reach the louvres, adjust light and privacy in seconds, and a durable shutter holds up to that constant use.
Honeycomb shades go on the upper portion for insulation. Warm air rises, so the high, angled part of a window is where a lot of heat escapes, and angled glass often has less insulation to begin with. The trapped-air cells in a honeycomb shade slow that heat loss, which is exactly the job that part of the window needs done, especially through an Edmonton winter.
Shutters for the Lower Portion
Custom shutters give you adjustable louvres, a made-to-measure fit and a finish that lasts. The full breakdown is on our shutters page.
Honeycomb Shades for the Upper Portion
Honeycomb shades bring the insulation and the light control, with light-filtering and blackout options, all custom-made to your window. You’ll find the details on our honeycomb blinds page.
A Perfect Pair: Shutters and Honeycomb Shades Together
Why settle for one when you can enjoy the benefits of both? By combining shutters and honeycomb shades, you can create a beautifully layered look for your angled windows. For example, install shutters on the lower portion of your angled window for a classic, elegant appearance and pair them with honeycomb shades on the upper portion for maximum energy efficiency and light control. This combination gives you the best of both worlds: timeless beauty and functional performance.
Which Rooms Get the Most Out of It
- Great rooms with floor-to-ceiling angled glass: shutters cover the section you can reach, and honeycomb shades take the tall upper portion.
- Dormer bedrooms: shutters handle everyday light and privacy, while honeycomb shades above (with a blackout option) keep the room darker and calmer.
- Sunrooms: with so much glass, honeycomb shades add insulation up high while shutters keep the lower windows easy to operate.
Skylight windows benefit from the same layering approach too. The idea is to match each treatment to what that part of the window needs, instead of asking one product to do everything.
What to Expect When You Order
Shutters and honeycomb shades are two separate products, so plan on two sets of measurements and two quotes, not one. Each product is custom-made to its own measurements, which is what keeps the finished layered look clean.
The Perfect Window Treatment Solution
When it comes to angled windows, you need a solution that not only fits the shape but also enhances the look of your home. Both shutters and honeycomb shades offer stylish, functional, and energy-efficient options that will make your windows stand out while providing control over light, privacy, and temperature.
Shutters bring timeless elegance and durability, while honeycomb shades offer exceptional insulation and light control, keeping your home comfortable year-round. Together, they’re the perfect combination for creating a space that is both beautiful and energy-efficient.
The short version:
- Layer your treatments: shutters on the lower portion, honeycomb shades on the upper portion.
- Shutters give you easy daily control where you can reach.
- Honeycomb shades add insulation where angled glass loses the most heat.
- Great rooms, dormer bedrooms, sunrooms and skylight windows all suit this approach.
- Expect two measurements and two quotes, since these are two products.
Ready to see how a layered setup would work on your angled windows? Call Ace Blinds at (780)-267-3838 or book a consultation through our contact page and we’ll walk you through the layering that fits your space.