I would use Japanese Curtains- Panel Curtains (roller shades) with multiple layers
this link has some nice pictures to give u ideas http://www.schwinn-starck.de/en/our-products/stoffe-textilien-heimtextilien/panel-curtains-for-window.html

Thanks for suggestion. You rec putting them on all the windows? Tall and short? Or just the shorter ones?

Here are some ideas. But, what is the view like? Do you need light control? You could do shutters with demi-panels or just shutters. Or Up/down shades (remote control) for a very clean line look. For the "empty" space above the left windows, you could put an architecture element with molding and large light/sconce to fill the offset space. See photo for lighting idea.

Darzy,
I like the photo! However I do have a pool view out of the wall of two story windows. The 3 smaller windows to left are just of my covered patio. There is a lot of natural light so light shade control would be nice but not a must. It's just the window to the far left has a lower ceiling height so not sure how to offset with sconce or architectural element. Maybe I could cover that one completely with large artwork? I actually thought about covering all 3 small windows with large pieces of artwork as well. Thanks.

kayte...I wouldn't cover up a window. Almost never! Whatever you decide, custom will be needed so it may be best to bring in a consultant. I see your problem if you want some sort of drapery as the right window curtains will encroach onto the left windows. I'm thinking panels inset (leaving the top windows bare) may be the best solution. But do all the windows the same and worry about "filling in" that empty space after you love the window treatments.

The windows are fabulous. I would put high quality inside mounted blinds on the bottom windows that could all but disappear when open. I would leave the others uncovered. I love the idea of a large sculpture or artwork above the windows with the blank wall; a real statement piece. Covering the windows with artwork seems a strange idea to me as these windows ARE a piece of art. Beautiful home.

Thanks everyone for suggestions. I still really want to try to have some sort of drapery panels to soften the room. I do like the idea of the inside mount blinds as well.

Your instinct to put some drapery panels on those windows is a good one--they will frame and soften that wall. It looks like you have VERY little space on either side for stack back, but using end caps (instead of finials) will help you use every inch of space. Use a short rod for each panel, or use a custom rod to cross from one side to the other. That angle on the left requires a little customization, but that's not hard to find anymore. Grommet headers on your panels would give you the flexibility to set them at exactly the width you want, although any header style would work.

It would be really hard for me to agree with sheet rocking over windows. Solar shades in a color that matches the wall would indeed make them almost disappear, but I'm sure you could use the same fabric on the long drapery panels--or a coordinating fabric--to help those windows make a little more sense.

Thanks for your expert opinion. Do you suggest doing panels for the smaller windows as well? Will the varying heights look too unbalanced?

It's hard to say when I'm not in the room or seeing the view. But, if you like to think outside the box a little bit, consider this: If you flank the high window wall with panels, the low window on the left is going to benefit from one of those panels. What if you then simply flanked the other side of the low windows with a matching panel, hung right from that lower ceiling (so that it's as high as it can get)? Might be quirky, but might be good.

My other ideas for those lower windows (which are still large, beautiful windows) are to install solar shade, inside mount. Those are just roller shades that go up and down as you please and can have some translucency--allowing you to still get a little view. OR roman shades in each window, inside mount. They can have a little soft swoop or a very tailored look. They can be stationary or working. Let me know if we can help you make your windows say "Wow!"

Being I am a Shutter pro, I am bias, but I would treat (to start) just the lower 6 window areas with 3 1/2" Movable Louver Shutters, either 1 or 2 full length panels per area.
Once you see the way the lower area looks you may want to continue the Shutters on the middle section.
I might leave the upper area open.
If you forward this picture to info@shuttershack.com, we can superimpose the shutters as suggested above.
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Good Luck.

The first thing I notice is that all the lower windows are the same height and that there is space above the left three windows and some space above the right 3 windows. I would visually connect all of them with a top treatment or beautiful decorative rod in the spaces above those windows (can be mitered or fitted as needed for corners). I would hang 4 panels on those rods- one on left, one on right, one in the other 2 corners of the tall window area. I would then hang the same rod at the very top of the tall windows and use the same fabric in a coordinating style to the lower level panels. Some of my rod hardware vendors do rods and matching wall art that could be mounted in the space above the 3 left windows for balance. Also, consider painting the wall around all those windows in an accent color that would help pull that area together.
Let me know if you have any questions! Best wishes!

Thanks Blue Desert! I love that idea. I had thought of that but thought the lone window on left would look strange but your mock up looks great. I was thinking about doing a linen or a silk panel. I almost considered clouding up that last window.

You're welcome. If you get sun in those windows, I would go for linen or faux silk. Real silk will get faded by the UV rays. The key is always to direct the eye to the places you want and then the brain will blend in the rest. Mark L

Well done, blue desert!

Simpler is almost always better. I would do inside mount roman shades on all lower windows and leave the rest alone.

How did you add the shades? Is it an app? It's great idea too! I like the more tailored shades.

@kayte_lynn, Photoshop Elements.

Be very careful when treating only the bottom windows. You'll essentially be drawing a horizontal line and deemphasizing the wonderful height of the room.

Large artwork on the wall missing the upper windows
Forget the drapes just paint the wall a contrast color, add woodwork and paint the trim white
Use the windows and a picture it will look beautiful without drapes

Mark,
I think I must have tall hanging panels. I love that look. How do you feel if i did a shorter panel to flank that left window in addition to your mock up? And run a rod to butt into the taller panel?

I think you could add that if you felt the need. I might start with the main panels and only add the smaller one if it really needs it. Regarding the hardware, I follow your concept, but you might need the rod to go behind the panel to look correct. If you add blinds/shades in each window for more light control that might be enough also to aesthetically tie it in.

How about a nice big tree in there that would be pretty on both the inside and outside of house. And you could use other hanging plants on the other windows, such a perfect spot for some greenery with all of that natural light! Or you might check on an elegant candelabra. Your place is beautiful. Crystal beads hanging down could be pretty...check on some of the newer building in your city. Have a designer work with you as that is a very attractive area and you wouldn't want to cover up all of that artistic lines that makes your place so very special!

Well I have now successfully added trim to make faux windows. Now I have decided to get rid of small left window in order to have space for piece of furniture and artwork. Going to do sheers and just 2 full panels of drapes.

Nice job Blue Desert Interiors. Looks great.

Yes thanks so much blue desert interiors! Will post pics when I have it done. Now deciding on fabric. Probably a smooth silk.

Here is final product! Thought I would share. I love it!

Great job! The paneling and treatment turned out beautiful.

Thanks so much for your advice Blue Desert! Took some time but it's finally done.

That looks fabulous!!!!