They sell coatings that you can cover windows with to frost them. One trend that I see in windows is mounting the rod above the rounded part. You just ignore the shape of the window. That sounds like what your decorator is suggesting.

We used this in our half bath.... same deal, odd shaped window that we still wanted light thru. Hope that helps!

Here is a link that might be useful: Frosted glass

You could certainly etch the window or order it in an opaque or milk glass. I think I would to that with the half-round and then use the terrycloth curtains for the bottom part.... cute idea!

Thanks for the thoughts. I was thinking of the frosting stuff--I would want to do the kind that I could remove. This window is a focal point on the front of our house. I don't want to ruin it or mess up.

I may just have to wait until we have more of the house done to know what to do. All suggestions are welcome.

Palladian windows are beautiful and dramatic, and if this one is a focal point on the front of your house I think it would just totally ruin the exterior effect to have it frosted. If nobody is concerned about being able to enjoy the beautiful window from inside the house, then I would go with your decorator's idea to put the rod above the palladian window. Since this is a focal point on the front of the house, the curtains need to be lined, and possibly they should not stack on the window. IE, when they are open they should not be visible from outside.

Bigdoglover, I agree with you. That is what I was thinking that the frosted glass would be very noticeable. I think your thoughts are correct. Thanks for chiming in. If there was some type of covering that didn't show from the outside, that would be ideal, but I think the full length curtains are probably the way to go.

You could do an art glass type thing so it would looke like stained glass on the front.

You could also get the knob type drapes that you attach along the curve and hook the curtain/drape onto and then swag it to the sides when not in use.