Help with window treatments

11 years ago

Hi, we put in new living room windows, and now I need help deciding how to cover them. I've never purchased window treatments before and don't have a good eye for decorating, so I'm kind of lost.

The windows are 80" wide and 57" tall, so an odd shape. They are sliders with 3 windows, so the two on the outside slide toward the center. We have 3 sets like this.

So it seems like I have a couple options: get custom blinds (very expensive due to the huge size) and curtains to cover, or do sheer curtains underneath for privacy with regular curtains on the outside, hung on a double rod. Or maybe just stick with sheers only? The problem with sheers, or any curtains for that matter, is the width of the window. Curtains will be wide enough to cover, but just barely, and I'm not sure if this will look ok.

Any suggestions?? Or places I can look for ideas? Like I said, I'm lost and just need some direction. It may help for me to say our tastes lean light/airy/modern. Thanks!

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User
11 years ago
Can you post some pictures?
Errant_gw
11 years ago
Yes, pictures would help us know what WT treatments would look best. I can tell you, if you're going with curtains, you will want more than one set of panels. Figure 2-2.5 x your width. I have similarly sized windows and used three pairs of panels each.
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nosoccermom
11 years ago
I'm a huge fan of IKEA curtains, especially their linen ones. Inexpensive and nice quality.
marbelle21
Original Author
11 years ago
Here's one of the windows. Bare right now.
marbelle21
Original Author
11 years ago
Errant_gw 3 pairs of panels meaning 6 panels?
Errant_gw
11 years ago
On mine, yes, I used 6 panels. I open them from the center, three to each side with the rod extending about 8" past the window. I keep them closed in the evenings and prefer the full look of the extra panels.
Errant_gw
11 years ago
Oh, and I agree with NSM on the Ikea curtains. Really great quality for the price!
grapefruit1_ar
11 years ago
I have done the same as Errant. We have two large windows about the same as yours. They both have decorative rods. The living room window has light filtering panels ( 6 of them) ....grommet top from Walmart. The bedroom window has 6 blackout panels (privacy)....grommet top...from Dollar General!! They are very nice!! The panels are pulled to the sides all during daylight hours.