How to dress Crittall windows

Crittall windows are often associated with the Art Deco period of the 1930s, but their history actually stretches back to the Victorian era. As George says, their continued success only proves great design never goes out of fashion

For Crittall windows, the design is all about the steel frame. The delicate, thin lines have an industrial but very smart feel.

The real appeal though is how Crittall windows allow a space to be zoned or divided without locking it away. Having Crittall Windows creates a sense of continuity between the living and outside areas. Light flows through and makes everything feel very much like one space.

Dressing Crittall windows with curtains is the perfect solution for George. In the pictured room, the curtains tuck back to the sides of the Crittall windows, revealing the glory of the frame and keeping the open feeling between the spaces.

Curtains can be closed for privacy or if the sunshine ever gets too much and they’ll even offer that extra bit of insulation to keep a room cosy over winter.