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needing help with windows treatment please!

9 years ago
Hi everyone! I'm having a hard time deciding on my window treatments initially I was going to change the blinds to roman shades but someone else told me drapes would be better. Please help me decide between shades, drapes or valances, or maybe to leave them as is. Also maybe color and patterns for them. Thank you!!

Comments (13)

  • 9 years ago
    Roman shades would allow the nice millworker to be seen and might give you a way to bring some of the blue from the range hood into the room.
    Graytha Jean thanked Darlene
  • 9 years ago

    You could go all out and do curtains and Roman Shades, or just curtains. I agree the room needs some textiles.


    Graytha Jean thanked Lois Huneycutt
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Curtains for sure. You need something to soften the windows and to add some color and texture.

    Graytha Jean thanked Sina Sadeddin Architectural Design
  • 9 years ago

    Thanks everyone, looks like curtains won. Now should I go with a solid or sheer color. I don't really want prints because I have a lot going on in terms of colors

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Before you decide on curtains..a couple of things. All the windows should be treated the same and I think it could feel overwhelming all done with drapery. Also, the largest window behind your couch won't allow for drapery on both sides, given the proximity to the fireplace. I love your décor and the modern/warmth combination and would suggest instead to go with dark blinds, or natural toned roman blinds or roller shades.



    Graytha Jean thanked Maureen
  • 9 years ago

    I love your ideas! yes that's why I was afraid of curtains too for all those reasons you mentioned. Thanks Maureen

  • 9 years ago
    What about something like this in all of the windows. Just need to find the right color
  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Another suggestion..stay away from valances...don't over do the windows..again when multiplied out, can feel too heavy.

    Graytha Jean thanked Maureen
  • 9 years ago

    I like Venetian blinds for these windows....blinds give you the option of 100% open when the slats are flat to 100% closed and anything in between. I hope that you will do the same treatment for the windows in your dining area and kitchen too. Keep the treatment you chose neutral and bring into your living room the great blue of your stove in pillows and maybe an afghan. Consider a lamp for the table on the left side of your sofa. Rooms and people always look best with lighting coming from lamps, sconces as well as overhead sources.

    Graytha Jean thanked threers
  • 9 years ago

    It looks like you have a good foot before the fireplace, which to me means you can put a curtain there. You might want to do a combination as was suggested. You have the beautiful bookcase that separates the spaces, so you can get away with a combo in the same color family.

    Graytha Jean thanked shirlpp
  • 9 years ago

    Looking at the style of your home either Romans even relaxed romans or I'd do solar roller shades. They take on a semi modern clean look. Many opacities and colors.


    Graytha Jean thanked Porter Edun
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Are you planning to remove the off-white sofa from the room?

    The white sofa is too close to both the window and the fireplace.

    Sofa arms cannot overlap.

    Are you planning to replace the sofa with two lounge chairs?

    A contrasting drapery would be a nice background for the sofa.

    Graytha Jean thanked BeverlyFLADeziner