Wow, those windows do not look that tall to me. You have an issue with the radiator being beneath the windows. I assume that it is operational? I love the look of your home! For ME....an old lady....I would use cafe curtains at those windows. You can get them with rings that allow you to push them open during the day and draw them closed at night. They would look charming and avoid an issue with the radiator.

I would hide as little of these beautiful windows as I could and still get as much privacy at night as required and roman blinds should work in both regards. Will you be keeping the ledge..if not, there are some great radiator covers and you could really bump up the window area.

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The ledge is repeated throughout the house as a design feature, but I will definitely be looking for radiator covers as well. Thanks for the suggestions.

We think sheer shades would be perfect. The sheer overlay will let in all that natural light, but you can tilt the internal slats when you need privacy. And because of how they're constructed, they won't block the natural beauty of those windows.

http://www.selectblinds.com/sheershades/lightfiltering-sheer-shades.html

http://www.selectblinds.com/sheershades/2-inch-linen-light-filtering-sheer-shades.html

Good luck!

Beautiful windows. I don't think it registered with other posters that the windows open in. With café curtains you wouldn't be able to open the windows. Roman blinds would have to be hung above window molding but you have beautiful wide crown molding. I think selectblinds.com's suggestion of sheer shades on each window with panels on each side would be beautiful. The idea of pulling back like priscillas would also constrict opening/closing the windows.

I don't see how any shades can be mounted on those windows. There is really nowhere to mount. You would only be able to have decorative panels on each side .

Julie Thome Draperies, she could easily do an outside mount with a large shade. It would cover all the windows. If she mounted them above the windows, then she could raise the shade and still open her windows.

You have a very tight mount space above that window in which to stack the shade completely. Unless you mount up into the molding area.

Very true, Julie. Although, roller shades would be another option to consider with such a tight mount space, since they roll up right into the headrail.

Thank you all.. I agree JCK910. I love many of the ideas posted...cafes, shades, Romans, etc... I also appreciate that you are seeing my dilemma. I will have to go back & play with it some more, keeping your suggestions in mind.

(for summer, you could put film/pieces of patterned plexiglass/anything that obscures as you like and doesnt matter that it gets wet on/against the bottom third to half of the screen, and still get all the air in the top. and not bother to cover the windows at all).

If you have an Ikea store, they sell a white meshy net curtain that sells for $4.99 a pair. It is called Lill. You could use the tiny rods at the top & bottom of each window. sewing a hem in each to fit tightly and fully on the window. These panels illuminate the light coming into the room & if shirred fully will give you the privacy you want. I've seen this done & believe me it works & they look great.

Would this work?

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Maureen..that's been my best bet so far..especially with nnirgt & sandra's suggestions... Thanks to all

I had not realized that the windows open in!! I agree with Sandra Clark's suggestion....separate fabric on each window!!

Hello!

There are some great window treatment options for these windows in your bungalow.

If you like the look of drapery without the commitment of a style that falls to the floor, then you should consider roman shades. There are several styles of romans available, along with an ability to use a pattern and material that best suits your design aesthetic. You can also consider a few, side-by-side to allow you to expose or cover one or a few of the windows at any given time, or one large shade for a more uniform, yet dramatic look.

If you choose drapery, there are certainly different styles available to you, such as ripple fold for a clean, minimal “non-fussy” feel, or a pleated style for a more traditional effect.

As you mentioned, it is wise to regard the presence of a radiator in the center of the window area, so be sure to keep the drapery clear from that area when in use! You may wish to cover the windows with a roller or solar shade for any light protection or privacy needs you wish to address, while keeping drapery drawn open on either side.

We are happy to discuss some design ideas further and can always provide you with material swatches or photo renderings of this area so you can really see how wonderful this area can really look!

Kind Regards,

Lisa Fleming

THE SHADE STORE

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