Forgot to mention the interior style is Tuscan themed. Would it matter what is used in that case?

The trim is Art Deco in design. I would put a rod up higher and wider than the trim and add panels on either side. Stay with the design of your trim, which is definitely not Tuscan.

http://www.cafepress.com/mf/90629271/elegant-black-and-silver-art-deco_curtains?utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=13232

I also think roman blinds are the way to go. These pictures are all diy made with mini blinds. May be worth a try.

Yes linlac, that looks nice. The first photo actually look a lot like the trim work!

The first photo looks good because the trim work goes all the way to the crown molding. Your's does not. You need to hang a rod high and wide to give the look of a higher window.

Yes that is so true Judy! However, I don't want to cover the details up in any way..even by a thin rod. Would love to find one done that looks very similar to mine and with the rod high.

BOOO! Maybe I should change out my décor then LOL..I am always up for a change anyways.

That era window usually had a very simple muslin "glass curtain" (what we call a "sheer") inside the window frame for privacy, and nothing else unless there were fancy draperies.

If you add drapery panels put them higher and wider to expose the trim detail and keep them plain but posh..

Stop!. You do not have to re-decorate your whole house to find approximate window shades. You are making this much harder than it is. You can even put up wooden blinds and they would look fine. If you want fabric, then check out the roman shade line. Visit a blinds store and see what they have and the cost of covering your windows.

Different colors, but sheen/ quality? Would light starch and ironing help? I'm serious.

Plantation Shutters!

Erica, Based on your request, I would say that roman shades is your best option. They give you something pretty and soft, go with any style decor, and can give you privacy. The look can change just by the selection of fabric and the details.

The only concern I have with romans, that hasn't been addressed, is the height of your windows and the stackup when the roman shades are raised. An inside mounted roman will decrease the view through to the outside. The stackup can vary based on the fabrication method.

It looks like you have about 2-3" to mount the shade inside, which would create a flush mounted treatment.

If you can reach the roman shade when it is raised, I would do the cordless lift system so that their are no cords hanging. This not only gives you a prettier look, it is child safe.

@susan2494, haha I know right? ;) But, I was replying back to the person that said my trim work/windows alone don't even go with my Tuscan theme :( I didn't even think about that when I had them come in and make them. ooops.

@Finishing touches, I am very appreciative for your reply. My windows are 71" from the top of window (right under the trim) to the bottom of the window (stopping at trim). We don't have a lot of light in the house so during the day I like to keep the wooden blinds open to let more light in. Would the roman shades look okay pulled up with this height? Yes, I can reach the area where shades would be :) The windows are low close to the floor in the living room, and higher up in the bedrooms. HOWEVER.. the window in dining room is 54" wide, so would that look okay with roman shutters? Would I do two? lol sorry, I am terrible at interior décor/design!

If you get a modern roman shade from Hunter Douglas you can have it go into the cassette. You also have a way of doing a silhouette gives you great lighting

Shutters would take away from your great molding

Got an idea !!! Why not cover the windows with a decorative film? It will give privacy and depending on the pattern, will not block light, removable when you get tired of it, and affordable

Take a look at all these films and how each has its own view options.

http://www.wallpaperforwindows.com/pc/See-Thru-Window-Films-c82.htm

Have you considered roller shades? I'm not talking about the ugly plastic shades of days gone by! They now come in hundreds of lovely fabrics, many that are light control but slow you to still see out. They are very unobtrusive, fairly reasonable and can be inside mounted.if your window has a deep enough recess they can be reverse roll so you don't see the roll on top. They are also so easy to operate. You will have to order them from a window specialist but I use them quite often and love them.

Hope this helps