The deep windows are awesome. I think they would look better with curtains mounted above and not in. A couple of pictures from our holiday cottage in Skye, which had wonderful thick walls and deep sills.

I like that, how about with the space in between the windows? cover them with curtins? one rod or one for each window? Is the first window to the floor? thanks

what type of construction is wall made of? brick? brick and wood studs?

brick and wood studs.( I think its double walls)

Hi Linda. After much deliberation I painted our fireplace white two years ago and we've never regretted it. I think white washing would be a good idea. Every photo of my fireplace has a kiddo in it or I'd post one. What are you hoping to gain with window treatments? More light or different style?

A different style.

I like the idea of the rods on outside of window, but seems like i would use up space. I would place the rods half way up to celing.

would really have to do some talking to convence my hubby on white washing the brick! sure would lighten it up in here.

If you whitewash the brick, the already weird, angled flue pipe will be even more noticeable.

Do you really want to 'lighten it up in here"? Then why are there dark brown valences covering the top 1/3 of your windows? Let more light in in the first place. The fireplace is not the problem; all of your walls are white (except the 10% or so that's brick). The problem is that you're blocking light with dark curtains, blinds, and valances.

I've been waiting to see if any of the more experienced would reply. If you search Houzz for deep window treatments or deep window sill you can get ideas. I'm envying your black window frames! I'm not a fan of curtains, I need to get as much light in the window as possible. I have family in the PNW who use bamboo blinds with sheer curtains as seen on this blog https://www.younghouselove.com/2008/06/curtain-call-2/ 

Is this (below) what your blinds would look like without curtains?

This article has some great tips:

https://www.younghouselove.com/2009/06/email-answer-its-curtains-for-you/

I love your deep windows. I have an alternative (at least, I don't think anyone else has mentioned it yet). How about a short rod at about ceiling height between each window (and on the ends). Shirr a panel on each with it either puddling on the floor, or just above the floor, based on your preference. I hate to actually cover windows :) I need my light!!

On the woodstove, not sure how you would do a surround? I am a fan of the woodstove, but I'd be inclined to use a metal wood rack, rather than the trunk... for your safety!! Scares me when flammables are too close to the stove, so hope you don't mind my mentioning it (maybe it's non-flammable).

I like the whitewash idea. It's a nice pre-cursor if you don't want to take the leap of faith and totally paint them.... which I think could also look great.

Hope this helps :)

Really nice cozy space. With the wood heater and wood finish rather than white painted window trim, it has the visual feel of a cabin.

Your deep set windows are stunning.

Having had wood heat (pot belly wood stove w/triple wall stack pipe) as a primary heat source for an extended time in my second home, I suggest you NOT use curtains at all. Instead add wood or faux wood blinds barely inside each individual window opening. Leaving an air space between the blinds and windows will help with blocking heat exchange.

Would NOT paint or white wash the brick. Anything painted will inevitably need to be repainted and will begin to look awful as it gets that way. Also, a wood heater will affect the paint more than a fireplace opening and you'd eventually begin to notice a change in the color above the heater that wouldn't be desirable.

Do seriously consider shortening that pipe and centering your wood heater -- it will vastly improve the look of it and be a lot safer than having it that close to a chair. You could paint your wood red bin black and put it behind the chair beside your hearth instead of on it.

Very much like your end table but a taller lamp (with thin post) would be preferable -- give you more light.

http://trilogytours.info/skinny-table-lamp/

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https://images.crateandbarrel.com/is/image/Crate/MelroseBrassBuffetLampOffSHF15/?$web_product_hero$&160412145033&wid=625&hei=625

1. After looking at all the ideas, I will not be painting the brick, the pipe has to stay. ( its a pellet burner ) I am removeing the curtins and putting up white full curtins, there is brown wooden blinds that match the trim.
2. I decide to go with blue for a color and I like the black for box idea.
3. I will post pictures when curtins get up.
4. Thank you all for the great idea's.

thanks for the help.

I can't believe what a difference the curtains make! Thanks for posting the updated photo. Great inspiration for my own home. And the blue pillows and rug add a nice pop of color.