Rethinking Window Treatments

aloha2009

14 years ago

Another thread was discussing window treatments for a window with a view and it got me to thinking more. We were strongly considering floor to ceiling grommet drapes.

I find that windows with views, seem almost heavy and even if only covering up the view the smallest amount, the visual clutter took up a lot.

Two reasons that we were looking at (room darkening) drapes was to one darken the rooms (sleeping, watch TV) and for some privacy (though only a few houses can see us clear across on the other side of the lake.

I figured I could use eye covers at night so I can sleep, and since we don't even have a TV in the great room there isn't any reason to darken up the room. The neighbors are far enough away that they would need high powered binoculars to see anything. In addition to that most of the time they keep their window coverings closed because of the blinding sun coming in most of the day.

The windows are currently drywall wrapped with a small wood casing on the bottom. This look is about the only thing we've seen around for any of the "newer" houses. I realize that this is a cheaper way to finish off windows, but someone also mentioned that it may be a more modern look too.

We are moving to a more modern/contemporary look in this house so I don't want anything to make it less so.

For a more modern/contemporary look for a window with views, is window wrapping w/o window coverings of any sort a good idea?

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User
14 years ago
It's just my own personal feelings, but if there is even a remote chance someone could see me in my living space much less while I was dressing, it would be extremely uncomfortable for me. With that in mind, I would be hesitant to leave the windows uncovered. There are many contemporary styled window coverings that won't clutter up a window and if your budget allows, vertical sheer shades are a beautiful way to keep a light and airy feel in a room but still offer privacy when needed. They're my favorite contemporary covering and are really gorgeous.
aloha2009
Original Author
14 years ago
I'm not an exhibitionist but I'm not worried throughout the day if someone is watching me. Yes, I wouldn't undress directly in front of the window at night on the chance that someone is looking at my house from afar but I figure if I can't see them, they can't see me either.

I think it's the softness of the draperies that may seem not quite appropriate for a modern setting.

Even if I were to put wood wrap around the windows, I suppose it would have to be a sleeker type of wood trim to keep the simple lines.

Does anyone have a modern setting with wood wrapping around the windows?
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arcy_gw
14 years ago
I put grommet curtains with a wood valance on my picture window in the basement walk out. They fully uncover the window when not in use, stack neatly and thinly and when it is night or the family room is a guest room they pull easily for complete privacy.
katie1403
14 years ago
I think drapes are a great idea. If you rethink shades, cellular could be a good option as they do not cover much of the window when they are drawn or if there is room you could mount them above the window frame so they don't cover any of the window.