Hi everyone,
I am replacing the drapery rod on the bay window as per ( older) pic below.
It's an extension rod and bows down in the middle as at the end of its length.

Should I be getting a similar long rod to run across the length of the window or just 2 shorter rods at either end? I've seen this been done, but not sure if it would just look odd in this window.

We currently have heavier linen drapes than those shown in this picture.
They are never closed... Simply used as panels pushed off to the side.

Also, we are looking at plantation/ California shutters that would run 1/2 way up the window. This would give us a little privacy when using this room in the evenings. ( rarely now, but new furniture to come...)
I don't really want full length shutters...want to keep as open/ bright as possible. We only get the early am sun in this room.

Thanks for your help... Again:)