I am inclined to say, yes. However, I am also inclined, just from this one photo mind you, to suggest a lighter color for the drapes. Does the rest of the room have the same dark color anywhere? Would you be open to something closer in color to the walls?

The drapes are a slivery purple. The color doesn't photograph well.

Bump! Anyone else?

@outshopping I have not. I was going to see what the experts say. Do you think a panel in the middle will look silly?

I really don't know...I am not an expert. I was looking through the Houzz photos to find a similar window to your window...and all I could find was the pic I included. It's such a pretty window...you can leave it the way it is. Or you can try another panel in the middle or even raise the rod like in the pic.

Lovely room. Yes, I think a panel in the middle is the way to go. It will cover that middle wall and break things up and look much nicer when the shades are open. Overall, a more finished look.

It doesn't look skimpy the way it is. An additional panel in the middle would look nice as well.

I would be inclined to say lighter color for curtains as well, and I like the middle panel idea as well.

I am of the idea that I would add a panel to each side and not cover the center during the day and just close the drapes in the evening if dining in therein fact i would not have the blinds at all during the day it would be nice to see out IMO.

@Patricia I thought about that but I'm concerned that if I extend the rod to accommodate the extra panels on the side, that the rod will hit the wall on the right side.

I would take off everything. The windows alone are really pretty. I love to see inside a dining room at night. Guess I am wierd. Light those candles! At least once to look like they are being used.

I added a third panel (I've since steamed the newest one so it's not wrinkled any longer). And just for kicks I doubled two on one side and felt it made the room look too heavy. I'm sticking with the three panels. Thanks for everyone's input!

Oh and this is the true color. They're not as dark as the photograph.

Looks very elegant... Love it :)

Panels seem a bit contrasty for the room. I might have considered a deep/medium grey

@Patricia You think so? I would've thought grey curtains on grey walls would've been a bit too cold. The curtains you suggested are nice though.

I like the middle panel, but you should definitely consider raising that rod. It's squishing the window and makes the ceiling appear lower.