This may be a bit outrageous, but blinds or a shade that when closed is a piece of art might be interesting. If you're a DIY you could purchase wood blinds, sand them, paint a soft abstract or use stencils.

Because the window is off center to your sink, I'd probably put in a curtain with rod, have curtain extended to "center" it visually. Keep fabric pulled to the right during the day to fill in the space.

Even easier to balance the wall, I'd place the clock to the right of the window and down a tad so it's part of the wall grouping of window and open shelving.

I like Tres' idea above.

Okay, I'll give the bamboo matchstick roller shade a try. I'm a little skeptical about mounting it so high but it doesn't hurt to try. I tried the clock in a few places on the wall, I will re-try with the new blinds.

The cabinets are maple, a very light wood.

The window is off-set because my sunroom ends just to the right edge of the trim. Unbrilliant people design at its best.

I installed the stainless steel shelves instead of cabinetry to keep it open feeling as possible and also to let light shine through the bars. It helps balance out the weight of the wall a little, but I think a window treatment could really help.

Thank you for your suggestions and advice. I'll post pictures when I get something up.

I would do a very simple inset roman shade in either unbleached off-white linen or a tan similar to your cabinets.

Ohhhh 'no' to the same shade suggestions, coming from England we like a more styised look, clashing colour would brighten up the pretty pale green and also be very interesting at night or as Gisv suggested an art 'look' would be simple but effective.
Such as an Andy Warhol type stencil or could you get one printed up in a store somewhere then use a rollerblind kit to assemble, if you are able?
Also maybe a monochrome print in a large symmetrical pattern would add a nice interest aswell.
Pinterest offer many quirky and achievable ideas from across the world, definitely worth a browse, and good luck!
Im sure whatever you chose will look stunning in your lovely kitchen as it's so well organised

I agree with the roman shade concept, in a bright pattern that compliments the wall color. I would fit it inside the frame, since your window moldings are nice. Would move the clock also.

I like the roman shade concept also but if that's too complicated simply remake your simple sailcloth curtain only in a more interesting print. Maybe green and red? You seem to have some red items on your open shelving and of course the green walls but the fabric doesn't HAVE to match. Since it's such a small window, you can be bold with the fabric without feeling that it's going to overwhelm the space. Find some thing that really appeals to you and makes you smile. Here are some visuals...

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Since you like light during the day, I'd try a Hunter Douglas Top Down Bottom Up woven wood, in a color that co-ordinates with your cabinets. I also think a patterned roman shade could work there too, and you could pull some of the color onto your counter to tie it together.
If you decide on a pattern, maybe add some of that color to your other kitchen bowels that show.
I can't tell what color your walls are, but you could be daring and go a bolder color, along with the shades.
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Okay, I will move the clock around.

More ideas to consider, thanks! I can sew together some fun fabrics for panels pretty easily...roman shades...not so sure about my skills. I like to change the look of my kitchen with the seasons. So right now I have the red and green fiestaware out. My kitchen walls are light green and I love the color. I have an open concept kitchen(light green), dining (pale yellow), living (light cream).

Thoughts for clock placement?

I think a jute roller shade that fits within the window with a continuous beaded cord would suit your needs. They are light filtering and would allow light to illuminate the room somewhat even if the shade is down. You could also add a small rod-pocket valance on a rod mounted just to the outside of the trim to add a little color if you wish. I purchased these blinds for my kitchen and love being able to raise or lower them at will. I like the clock where you have it just above the open shelving. You could also place it on the wall to the immediate right,


http://www.countrycurtains.com/product/040147748

Tres McKinney's idea is the best one you've received in my opinion. This is a small kitchen with some busy shelving. Move the clock over and use the woven shade, or install a roman shade the same way--all the way up and the width of the window frame to frame. I don't like the loose panel you have there, adds nothing to the room. Goodluck!

Love the idea of a darker matchstick shade! Something contrasting would make it pop against the neutral colors. The matchstick bamboo roll shades are really inexpensive and add so much. I agree about mounting it almost to your ceiling. I did that to all my window treatments when I moved. It's a simple inexpensive way to really create a dramatic change. It made my window feel so much bigger!

Just to clarify my recommendation for your window. I recommended a woven wood or matchstick bamboo roman shade outside mounted because the stacking will be about 6" when it is up so if it is mounted above the window you will not loose any light. If you prefer a roller shade then it should be inside mounted and when it is up will be as deep as the diameter of the roller and shade material.
Since the window is off center and you have so much going on with the open shelves then I think this recommendation lets the focus be on your collection of colorful housewares. If you prefer a more colorful "arty" look then a patterned fabric roman shade mounted the same way can work. I would avoid a top down/bottom up shade because the window is too small and the fabric will just bunch at the bottom and get wet from water overspray. Because the window is small the expense will not be great.
The curtain in the window just looking messy and does not open wide enough for light.

for the window treatment i would definitely recommend a pvc type blind such as shutters or a 2''
faux wood blinds as the blind is over a sink and with any fabric blind or drape used you risk the splash up of water which could damage the fabric

http://www.blindsdirectcanada.com/shutters-toronto.html