Hi, how about having curtains that are half way up in the window. They would be semi opaque and on tension rods when no necessary hardware. They can be slightly gathered or smooth and taunt.

We have the same issue except since my husband is 6'7" and we have a beautiful 180 degree view of the ocean, he won't let me put anything up that might obstruct his view even a tiny bit (as panels would do...ever so slightly). I had a valance made for the entire wall. There are 'silouette' shades underneath and the valance goes JUST down enough over the window to cover the header of the shades but not so low as to hinder the two sets of french doors on that wall. I have been very happy with this even though at first I thought they were hung too high. Maybe this will give you some ideas :D

I like the idea of deco's and adding roman shades in fabric. I would then take the same fabric and do panels in the sitting room.

I also agree with the Roman shades for the space they would look really good .

Agree, Roman Shades:


And line them up.

Yep, same here. Roman shades all the way. It will look great with them up or down.

Do you need them for privacy? Otherwise, why have them? Enjoy your greenspace, your view, your light.

Why not blinds that lower from the top or bottom? That way if you need some privacy, you can lower from the top instead of raising from the bottom of window and still have your view. At night you can lower them all he way to eliminate night glass glare.

I have just renovated my townhouse and used roman blinds, they are very versatile and go with all styles. I had matching pelments that were fitted inside the window, they finish the window perfectly and give an elegant style of finish. I have seen complementary fabric pelmets made (i.e. striped roman with floral pelmet).

Judging by the windows in the first photo you will have a tough time getting 2 shades to abutt each other in the corner...there will be a gap as there doesn't look to be enough clearance in the corner to take into account the projection of the rolled up shade or the headboard.

I don't see why you cannot do panels to soften the windows..especially if they are not to close, although you could do that too. You will have to accept that they will be stacking over some of the glass..ie in the corner that I mentioned, a pair of panels could be stacked there and then another panel on the other end of the bank of windows.

For the wall with the door the rod would end before the door, and you could do pairs of panels on that wall and have them stack where the windows start and end. I get the impression on the red wall there are at least 2 such windows. You could do one continuous spliced rod there. Try and keep the rods continuous.

I would suggest you get a window treatment specialist to specify and install the rods, then get ready made panels if you wish.

I love your wall of windows! Simple roman shades will be clean and tailored and fit to each window. They will add enough warmth to the windows. Panels won't fit between each window, so it would end up being cluttered and messy.

I agree with everyone above..I think some form of Roman shades would be your best solution. There are many different types to choose from. Another treatment idea would be Hunter Douglas Silhouettes. They would keep your area soft and just add to the decor. You really don't have much space for panels but if used with another hard treatment it might be able to be done. The panels would have to be thin and they would go into your windows a bit. Added photo below so you could get an idea of what I mean.

I like the Roman shade idea. I have the Shade O Matic (similar to HD suggestion) and love them. If the corner seems a problem (and you will only know that once everything is in place), you could put a complementary panel or two of drapery there.

You have lots of input; but your question was not what to hang, but where and how to hang simple panels with your existing bank of window right? Since you'd like to use simple panels that do not move for privacy etc, I would use an unlined linen like print (maybe large buffalo plaid with white and other colors from your home) to allow light to filter through and keep the application the fresh and light. Treat the dining area with one panel on each side of the three bank window with 1.5 width panel; 1 width panel in the corner that provides panel for smaller window to left and the right side of the next end window, finish with single width panel to left of the last window of dining area. For the sitting area nook; use 4 single width panels...consider the two double hung in center as one, with panel on each side and then panel on each end of the smaller double windows; repeat a panel on the far left. Hang simple iron rod as close to ceiling as you can; you will need to evaluate the corners and check products made for tight corners (e.g. right angle transition connection). Another simple suggestion... reposition the small end table in your sitting area so it is centered under the middle of window bank.... might be fun to position the chairs here facing each other with small ottoman between if enough space.