Probably just a valance over the top if you want to see out of the window. Otherwise you could do panels that open in the middle. If they are on rings you could open and close very easily. Do you want privacy or will you keep the window "open" all the time?

We're also planning on a counter height window and I thought maybe a simple woven grass-ey type of roller blind. I doubt I'd use it much, though but it might be handy occasionally. Keep the nosy neighbors from snooping around when we're not home, lol. (not really lol, we have really boundary challenged neighbors).

I also have a 60 by 48 window with 3 equal panels of glass.
I WISH I had the extra above.
I am planning on roman shades. I think if i were you, I definitely wouldn't cover the transom, and would do either a roman shade or 3 mini roller shades!

Mom23ES- how high are your ceilings?

mom23es- i am getting a new window also 60 x60 with transoms.They told me i couldn't get 3 windows out of it because they would be too skinny. I love the look of 3 rather than 2, can you share the width of each of the windows and the make of the window, as mine has not been ordered yet, but was planning on doing it today, so I would LOVE to know!! Thanks! Michelle

We have two large almost counter high windows. They are about 7" above the counter. They are each 8' long and divided into 2 sections - one is 64" and one is 32". We plan on using roller shades for the windows. The windows have been installed now for over a year and we haven't missed having blinds but they will be a nice feature.

2littlefishies- we will have 10' ceilings. I loved the idea of taller ceilings when we started building our house, but now I'm frustrated all the time trying to work with them. Cabinets were hard to figure out and now curtains are really hard because of these transoms.

Michelle- I don't really know all the details. The window was ordered from jenn-weld. They will be tall and skinny, but because the transoms divide it up I think it will be okay. Our original plan was a 48" window divided into 2 panels. I didn't want that because I didn't want the window stile to block my view. Im not sure, but I think it may have been a custom window. I hope that helps a little.

I'll have to look into roller shades. I don't think we'll have privacy issues, but we are building in a subdivision where there will be other people around. Plus since it's a south facing window might be nice to filter the sunlight sometimes. The light might be pretty bright on the breakfast table.

OK, I figured you must have high ceilings b/c we only got a 4' high window but ours is an 8' ceiling. I can see where having extra height gives you more space to "deal with" : ) It will be great once you work it out!

I vote no to any window covering. Live with it for a while and see if you really need it.

I prefer the brighter room.