May I first ask - how you like your television above the fireplace? Is it easy to view?
I would put a rug under your dining table. The wall with all the windows I would use the same treatment on all three. The door you could use a different drape/blind but in the same colors - if using pattern on others - do a plain one on the door.
Can your chandelier be moved over the dinning table?

I think your rooms look very nice - just need to finish up alittle. The colors look very nice together

Jeannie,

I don't love the tv over the fireplace, but the builder put a cabinet for it there before we had any say and the other wall isn't a good spot anyway, so we make due. DH built a framework inside the alcove so we could mount it on an arm so we can adjust it. We do sit far away from it so it's fine and it works great for playing Kinect.

Yes, the chandelier needs to be moved and probably replaced with something updated. Can you believe the builders didn't bother to center it in the dining area?! I'd like to do something black, maybe.

Would you do a topper on all three or maybe panels? The walls look yellow in the picture but they read warm ivory IRL. Would you do an ivory linen or try to do a color? I was wondering about a woven material possibly, too.

Very pretty room! What type of hardwoods are they?

I think I would do a roman shade on the windows flanking the fireplace. Then coordinating panels on the kitchen window. As for the slider--panels too if you have space for them to stack out of the way.

I would not do a topper as the windows are already long.

I would be tempted to keep the windows bare if no need for light control or privacy.

Good luck--the room looks great already!

I don't think you want a strong pattern on the windows. There's so many of them.

I'd go with bamboo blinds, with perhaps a bamboo valance, too.

You might find some ideas and inspiration photos here ....

hope this helps!

Here is a link that might be useful: smith + noble curtains/window treatments site

Simple inside fabric panels in a light to medium grey linen. No gathering. Just straight hung panels. And I'd paint that dining set and barstools a darker color. Maybe a charcoal grey. Right now the room looks split in half rather than a cohesive whole. All of the dark elements are on the sitting room end, and there isn't any contrast in the dining area. The room needs a continuity of approach. You need an equitable balance of dark and light elements or else it seems heavy on one end and off kilter.

Kristine--They are 5" hickory select-grade. The windows have been bare for almost seven years, so no privacy issues. I actually kind of like them plain, but I was wondering if I was missing a decorating opportunity by leaving them plain.

Colorwheel--I think I agree with you. I wouldn't even know what kind of pattern to put in at this point. I like the idea of bamboo.

Thanks, Teacats. I get their catalog occasionally. They have a lot of natural blinds, but I'm not sure on the tone. Match the wood, the leather?

GreenDesigns--I hadn't thought of gray linen. I was thinking ivory, but too light, eh? I get what you're saying about the dark elements, but the kitchen counters will be blue pearl granite someday, which is very dark and heavy, and I want to do some darker art on that middle wall. I also need some wrought iron candle holders on the table and/or a new iron light fixture. Do you think that would help? Then I could maybe leave the furniture natural?

You could try a dark rug and a wrought iron or ORB chandelier to add weight to the dining end. Or you could replace the set with something a bit more formal and dark that would be in keeping with the casual formality of your sofa and chairs. In the natural wood it reads a bit more country casual than it would in a darker color. That's why I suggested paint as the easiest and greenest change.

I'm almost always a fan of some panels, even if they're the same color as the walls. It's just that finishing touch.

Anchor the dining area with a rug.

I think the other side of the room is missing contrast.

Your house looks really nice! I would finish it off with woven blinds and simple, cream drapes.

Wow what great light!

I used drapes stacked to one side. There are 2 windows in our FR. In this picture you can only see one. Notice how the rods are hung at the same length.

Here is what it looks like:

Beautiful room! I love all of the windows. I think add some window treatments and you will be good to go :). An area rug under the table would look nice as well but if you are have young kids around like me, I'd skip that for now.

Ooops - forgot to mention - some color on your bar stool seats. I nice pad that coordinates w/the rest of whatever you choose for your windows/rugs.

Sounds like the consensus is that panels would work and to do them on all the windows. Would you do wrought iron curtain rods with decorative finials?

I love the idea of linen. I might have to try a few colors and ivory to see what looks best.

Jerseygirl, I love those panels with the black stripe. Where did you get them?

I will probably skip the rug under the dining set for now due to pint-sized diners at our house. :-)

Thanks so much for lending your eye to my project!

While many different WTs would work, it's most important to determine what your light control and privacy needs are. As it looks like a lot of sunlight is streaming in the DR plus you have two windows to either side of the TV, I think you would benefit from putting in woven blinds that filter the light rather than block it out. If you require total privacy then the woven blinds wouldn't cut it alone. However, you can put a lining if needed and/or pair it with panels, which would be my choice in your situation. Though your windows have varying heights I would hang at the same height and stack them to the sides of the windows so when open, you can enjoy the view outside. For the windows flanking the fireplace, I would just put the panels on the outer side of each window and pull off to that side. If you can get by without the need to open/close the drapes, then you won't need as many panels as you would otherwise and since some of your windows and the slider are quite wide, that would be my first choice. Stationary panels would also work best given I see you have a floor register under at least one of the windows.

Though you did not ask about your rooms, I also would suggest adding an area rug in the DR, something darker, so as create a division between the similar wood tones of floor and table. Mine used to be like that before I added a rug and it's a huge improvement.

It's hard to tell from your pictures whether it'd be better to move the DR light fixture or the table. I think it might look nice if there is room to move the table to the right and add a low buffet below the window. Perhaps something in a dark or painted wood to add more interest to the area.

Lovely home!

Without rug. . . the dining room window looked like it might be a bay widow, so I didn't bother to put the shades in the dining area, I can't decide if it looks weird, or helps to separate each side of the room.

With rug

OMG, Roobear! That looks amazing!!! The dining window is not a bay window, and I think I do like how it separates the two rooms a bit. I was having trouble picturing the silver, so this visual is awesome. I also like the darker brown shades. I like the rug under the table more than I thought I would. There was a neat, stylized dark brown and ivory zebra-like print rug at Overstock that might look kind of cool... I can't wait to show DH!

Valinsv--There isn't room for a buffet there, however, we have talked about getting some kind of taller wine storage shelving for that space between the living and dining areas. Maybe that would add interest? Or, maybe a few dark-framed prints? Re: WTs, there is no need for light control or privacy. It's actually a north facing room so this is the most light it ever really gets.

Well, I thought I posted this already, but it never showed up. So, I just wanted to share a few other vantage points and night shots of the room, in case it helps with ideas. Please excuse the messy kitchen. Also, the walls do look more yellow at night, but the photos seem to bring it out more than they really are.

the mockup done by roobear look great!!!!

I hear you on not wanting a rug under the table with kids. Maybe do seat cushions and a table runner to add some contrast between table set, barstool, and kitchen cabinets.

Or maybe an inexpensive indoor/outdoor rug that is easily cleaned and can be replaced.

I love the hickory floors!!!! When we were looking at flooring, I kept getting drawn to hickory and to birch.

I agree that the dining table needs a rug under it to anchor the space, perhaps it would stand up to kids better if it were treated with a stain-resister.

I think panels like these would be perfect with the blues and creams of your living room and kitchen. If you replace the light fixture consider something with a fabric drum shade similar to the lamp shade in this photo. Your room has a lot of wood, which is beautiful, but could benefit from the warmth and softness of textiles.

Love that pic, so handy. I think Pottery Barn has some some silk striped panels like this. Do you think they'd look good with a woven blind or would you do just the panels? That is a very pretty light fixture. I like it! I'm a big fan of diffused, warm light, so it's right up my alley.

I think blinds really depend on whether or not you need privacy or light control. If you do incorporate blinds go with something very light and neutral in color, ivory perhaps, that way the blinds don't become a focal point.

I think a striped panel would be okay. I would also do a darker indoor/outdoor rug in a darker color like the brown to help tie in the living area. I think it would give more contrast and be better at hiding spills.
I would reconsider the green accent wall because I think it's making an awkward shape.

Putting some colorful art on the large wall will make all the difference. The eye will have something to land on. More accessories and yes change the light fixture to something dark. I'd also paint the green wall the same as the rest of the walls. Love the panels, maybe with decorative wrought iron rods. More art and accessories. Another table beside the chair and also another lamp or floor lamp. Then it will be even more beautiful!