night time privacy or day time as well? and does this side get full sun?

Hello Patty, I would do a double rod, sheers behind and black-outs/privacy drapes in the front. See photo attached. Note: the sheers can be patternless to allow for a better view of the lake, however, the pattern does give you a little bit more privacy. Hope this helps!

Ingrid Adrianza, NCIDQ, LEED AP, LA
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The area does not get afternoon sun, facing North. We keep open most of the year. The privacy factor is not as much of an issue, as what to do with the window next to the slider. Do we curtain the whole wall? We hate the basic builder blinds on every window and want some pizazz. Thank you.

I would curtain the whole wall with a ripplefold curtain application. Have it draw to the left. There will be way less stack back than with traditional curtains-keeping your view, much easier to use, and a more updated look.

I had a similar patio door/window in a previous home. We used curtains to make the two windows appear as if they were one. See the attached picture. Hope that is useful.

That picture is grainy...I'll try that again.

Thank you, we like that idea a lot. We're not sure if we should then take the drapes to the ceiling or not? Here's what we've done on the other end of the room. (Dining)

Take the drapes to the same height as in your dining room. It will look like it goes together better.

I agree. I would curtain the whole wall and make them match the length of the dining room ones. If both are visible from the same point, make sure the fabric matches or coordinates.

Hi pdxpatty,

Having the two sides of your dining room coordinated will give your home a beautiful finished look. And yes, you should definitely have the curtains go ceiling to floor as others have suggested. I would suggest using the the ripple fold with a room darkener shade behind, or go more sleek with one of the Hunter Douglas shades such as; Silhouette, Pirhouette and Luminette window shadings. All of these shades offer both a great view and privacy.

Best Regards,

Sidney