I like the curtains, but they do need to reach the floor. Going shorter just looks awkward. I would open them and extend the curtain rod beyond the window by about a foot on either side.

It is really hard to help without a view of the entire space. Is that the only window that will have a curtain? For me I think you need curtains on both the breakfast area windows not just the side. Do you plan to close them? I agree about the rod being wider than the window

I would not use grommet style drapes. As you can see they stick out far from wall hence take up room on your space. I think you could do a nice combination of drapery panels on ends of large windows and woven shades behind them. JCPenney is having great sale on their woven shades. They are good quality for low prices. That leaves budget room for better quality drapes.

Honest? No.

I think I have a problem with grommet top drapery. To me, it looks like a shower curtain.

And I agree with you either putting the same drapes/blinds on all three windows as it looks like you're not done if you leave that big window undressed. All in or all out, imho.

When you have different types of windows in the same general space, you can keep one items constant and vary the side or valance styles and it works. That is why I am suggesting the wovens for the base window coverings and then side panels on those larger windows where side panels just won't work.

One vote that grommets are ok for the average person...if your budget and time spent was good -- especially if you like them - keep 'em.

Home of the year here... no grommets.

Jennifer, do you plan to open them much? Not sure I'd hem them, but I'm on the lazy side.

These are reviewed as great - maybe a mid-tone...

https://www.jcpenney.com/p/jcpenney-home-bamboo-woven-wood-roman-shade/1d6e1c9?COLOR=Oak&badge=onlyatjcp&catId=SearchResults&pTmplType=regular&searchTerm=bamboo+wood+shades

I have grommet and don't mind them. It's the pattern of these I'm not loving... at first glance they looked like camouflage! What are some other colors in the space?

Your curtains are nice but I too think more suited to bedroom. I think perhaps a faux silk curtain would look good especially on all the windows, good range from half price drapes or overstock

Good that you like it, and how it blends nicely with paint and rug.... if wood is a bit rustic this seems to add that wonderfully casual touch you mentioned... :)

I'm not sure - she wants casual - is faux silk casual.....

Hmmm maybe not casual but it sure would look good

Floral curtains are usually considered more formal. If you want to keep it more casual you might consider a different print or a solid. The curtains should just touch the floor or pool slightly. Here are some examples you might consider. I personally like "back tab" curtains but the selection can be minimal. Grommet curtains are very popular with a wide selection but don't hang as flat. What color is your wall (hard to tell by the pictures).

https://www.houzz.com/photos/bedroom-sketch-phbr0lbl-bl~l_147036

Fuller is better, but raise the rod. Letting the drapes pool a bit is a definite luxe look. Leave the breakfast area looking like a conservatory: no drapes.

I honestly dislike grommets. But I like the colors of these curtains so much that I was hoping I could overlook them. I have included some more pictures of the whole space (Sorry for the bad lighting - it's still dark here), including pictures of the current curtains. They have been there for 3 years and are dingy and flimsy. When I repainted a month ago (Sherwin Williams Repose Gray) they just looked like sheets on the wall

What is the necessary budget to outfit the four windows? I already have sheers and a shade, so I'm just looking to replace the drapes.

I would stay with a cream or off white colored woven material . It's a nice room ..so , don't ruin it with a pattern ...only because it has some colors of the room in it ....I would stay on the simple and elegant side . It's a beautiful room , enjoy !

Definitely, the first look with more panels is better. They should not touch the carpet, just barely brush it. And I would put drapes on the smaller window plus one panel on each side of the big window (for continuity). If you need to add something for privacy in the living room, consider white honeycomb shades on the lower windows. They stack up nicely and would not ruin the look.

If I were to put curtains on the big window with the half moon transom, I would never want them to close since I love the light that pours in from there, and there is no privacy issue from the window.

How would I hang them and where? I like the look of the second picture better. So that would be a long rod that extends across the whole length of the window. Would it stop inside the frame or outside of the frame?

I would add longer rods if budget permits and use a solid fabric that matches your walls, so they don't take over the room with so many windows and when you update your room/change accessories, the drapes are neutral and wouldn't need to be changed. Purchase additional drapes and for little cost you could have a seamstress sew up roman blinds for the other two windows or just use pre-made blinds - HomeDepot can cut to size. It would feel like the look below without the drapes in the sitting area and the living area would just have the drapes and no blinds. Whatever you do, I would remove the sheers (if not needed), as it's a more simple and modern look.

If you don't need anything on the nook windows, then don't do it. If you don't like grommets, then nix them. It's your house.

I think a linen would be perfect for your room. Half Price Drapes usually have a good selection and you can get semi custom there. Personally, I would rather adjust the height of the rods, rather than hem... as long as it's not floating in the middle of the wall (I'm SOOOO not a fan of what the "experts" will tell you is the "proper" way to hang drapery....but that's just my opinion)

How large does the nook measure? it might make for a nice casual look without curtains. Or as said how you like straight across, light linen, soft whispery...

With just 2 solid chairs, showing eclectic room, but the subtle harlequin/ diamond idea for nook:

Somebody should explain - if a basic cotton, how isn't the informal?