How much privacy do you need? What about Roman shades? Or plantation shutters?

I like the idea of plantation shutters but it is for I house I will be renting out so the Roman or roller shades would be a budget friendly option. The windows face the street so privacy is an issue and the house is located in an area with cold winters so some thermal insulation would be nice.

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Lisa Starkebaum - If you're looking for insulation, you'll love cellular shades. They're much more affordable than shutters and you'll notice a big difference in your efficiency. Check them out and let us know if you have any questions!

I would recommend doing shades on the windows (Romans, roller or cellular shades) which will control light and give you privacy when needed. If you want to add color/pattern, two stationary side panels would look great.

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Consider wood blinds with 2 drapes on the outside edges of the "L" shaped windows. The blinds will give you privacy and insulation (more than fabric).

Be careful not to get anything too long as it would trap the heat from the heater behind the window treatment, and escape through the window.

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Your windows are gorgeous! I think bamboo shades would look lovely here. If you need added privacy they can be made with a privacy liner. These look wonderful in any position, and add a designer look to the space.

http://www.selectblinds.com/bamboo-blinds.html

Cellular shades would also be a great choice. They will help to insulate and can help to lower your energy costs. They are nice and slim, letting your windows stay the focus.

http://www.selectblinds.com/cellular-shades.html

Hang simple or relaxed roman shades at the ceiling line, so you can pull them up and have a valance look / lots of light, or lower them for total privacy. A white duck / denim is the most flexible color to work with the trim color / anything you want to do in the room. If you could see them in black or navy, you can see how they might become a real architectural element that could add contrast and drama.

build a bench seat across the radiator wall with a front venting such as latice or what I have often use metal channel used for clear shower wall glass holding. Then finish the drapes to the same bench height.

What delicious windows! With the steam radiator in such close proximity, my first thought would be EcoSmart cellular shades. In 3-5 years time, these shades pay for themselves! Insulating you from the heat gain in the Summer months and freezing temps in the winter.

If you want to maintain your 'see-thru' the Odysee insulating blind, might be the best of both worlds!

With the ideal window treatment you'll be able to enjoy this gorgeous corner of your home year round!

As a former decorator, and renter of my homes for the past 30+ years, I have carried with me MY SHUTTERS. Early on, when we lived in old houses, we had the small shutter panels and usually installed them on the bottom half of the windows. But I have turned that into my 2" faux wood plantation shutters. The unique thing about these (I have 10 panels), is that they come with fillers to tighten the shutters onto an inside sill [haven't done an installation in 18 years]. The inserts are plastic and the shutters are fully operational for opening just the top for privacy, or opening the bottom just to see the weather. They are very neat looking and putting a valance on the top and/or side fabric panels on the sides works. They are very accommodating now in our 60" windows, and worked on the 72" panels with the valance. They are a fabulous investment that has gone wherever we wanted to go...I usually look for Shutter Friendly windows with sills before I accept an apartment. I can always buy a shorter set, if need. They have also helped me to keep my "southern style" intact as I live in the north east. I can

clean roman shades!!!!!!!

Some nice custom roman shades will look beautiful & elegant on those fabulous windows!

Countrycurtains.com has awesome textured roller shades made of cane paper. They really warm up a room with the look of bamboo and allow light in during the day. The shades provide privacy at night, unlike bamboo. They are also very reasonably priced. And they provide insulation for my beautiful but energy inefficient 100 year old windows during the winter and summer. Beautiful street view as well. Can't say enough about these shades. I looked for a very long time to find them. Love them in my house! https://www.countrycurtains.com/product/040547309+textured+woven+shade.do?sortby=ourPicks&refType=&from=fn&ecList=7&ecCategory=54

I like the top down, bottom up model of cellular shades for a rental. A nice option for privacy is when you can get a little light in at the top.

Custom Roman shades would work well, I would suggest mounting them about four inches from the ceiling so that when the Roman's are pulled up they create a valance, this would also make the windows look taller and create a look of more height in the room, this is a nice clean look and could be done in a neutral colour fabric, or a tone on tone to create some interest.

From your picture it looks like you don't actually have a lot of clearance to mount a large blind in the window frame. Especially in the corner where the two head-rails may touch. Although, I believe a top/down-bottom up honeycomb shade would be your best option allowing easy access to open your windows on warmer days and still provide you with privacy. They can also be dressed up with a valance and/or stationary side-panels.

Norman blinds has a great "Smartfit" homeycomb blind that has a very low profile headrail as well as the strings mounted to the sides instead of in the middle.
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Lisa, based on your needs- thermal element, rental property, budget, facing street, my first choice would be the cellulars in top down /bottom up in a semi opaque off white fabric. I would also get a lift system that did not have the standard cord lock. Being a rental property, you want to make sure you have a lift system that is child safe and won't create any legal issues. I would get a retractable or cordless lift system.

Beautiful windows! I full heartedly agree with Selectblinds.com post (pic imported from above). I've specified bamboo blinds in spaces to filter light, provide texture and subtle privacy (when not a primary concern) and absolutely love the look of bamboo! As well, add side panel drapery on outside left and right window edges each will soften and add elegance. You can incorporate a floral or geometric print fabric to coordinate with bamboo colour. One final touch... hire finish carpenter to encase and trim out the heat register into a window bench seat. Then top with upholstered bench cushions covered in coordinating fabric to match drapery. Voila! Elegant, inviting place to perch!

My first thought wasn't about the privacy layer (honestly, that can be anything you like), it was about something decorative. It would be hard to do Panels with the radiator there. Yes, you can do them on the outside ends, but it's really too long of a space to be cohesive that way. You have so much room above your windows, that a Valance of some kind would really work well. It would give you height and color without obstructing your light & view. There are all types of Valances - simple & tailored or fancy & ornate and everything in between - that I'm sure you could easily find a style you like. Good luck!

If you are prepared to spend some more money to invest on the ceiling, then you could have a corniche window treatment that would make the room more elegant

If this is a house you are renting out, blinds or shades would obviously remain in place as you rent to successive tenants. Therefore, durability and ease of use are considerations. I second the idea of top down bottom up cellular shades, but they aren't cheap even if you order online from one of the discount places. If this is a rental, normally the tenants would be responsible for their own drapes or curtains and the landlord is not expected to provide those (though the mounting hardware might be there). Renters might prefer their own style and color scheme, so providing just neutral blinds or shades would probably be best. If it were my own home, I'd add a decorative valance for color and interest, combined with the cellular shades.

I believe one other person commented on this, but it does look like the depth of your windows would be a challenge for any inside mount treatments like individual roman shades or inside top down/bottom up cellular shades. I have done some beautiful swooped bottom roman shades that make for a great valance when raised, but they may not be practical with a rental and the radiator. I would recommend the woven wood/bamboo style roman shades hung well above the window as some others have said. You can get them with a decorative valance or even a wood cornice that would make your rental very attractive and desirable while keeping it neutral. Also, if you are really interested in top down/bottom up, a window treatment professional has those options for woven wood shades, as well. The size may not allow it on two large romans, but smaller separate ones under one valance may work. Your window specialist will be able to tell you what options are available for what sizes. There are several companies, including Ethan Allen, that can come out with samples and give you your options and a quote free of charge.

Those are pretty Windows, I would not weigh them down, you might want a light airy look. For privacy cellular shades that are cordless for a clean look, just push them up and pull down. Plant a pretty flowering bush outside, to enhance the view.

Lisa, any decisions? Can you post an update?

Here is what I did with my windows which are a very similar shape. I used are 2" white wood blinds. Works very well for controlling light and privacy but can be opened up for a full view.

I would suggest a series of small roman blinds covering each section this would then give you option for how much privacy/light you would like. I have attached picture of blinds I have done like this. Also shutters/venetian blinds would be an option

I like the look of the wood levalor blinds. The ones you can pull up from the bottom, so your not blocking all the light. It's a great "light" window. Then a skinny short valance on top, I think would be pretty.

Light filtering shades with a decorative window treatment above. I believe shutters block out too much light and it looks like you have good light.

Agree with Roman shades. What color is your wall paint?