Unfortunately there is no room on the left side of the wall. It can only go from right to left.

Absolutely wouldn't do verticals. Whilst they are reasonably practical they are very dated. I would suggest getting some quotes on lovely white shutters. This will work with both modern and classic interiors and they will custom make to your windows. A simple Roman blind or even blockout roller attached to the door will work for privacy and insulation and will pop up out of the way sitting the day to let light in.

Here the idea I had in mind for vertical blinds...

The biggest issue for me is the difference in height between the double doors to the backyard and the window next to it. You can see it very clear in the middle picture!

I see now... they are a panel glide system. I used to work in window furnishings. They do look nice in their setting. I think if you already have furniture selected that it would be easier to pick a definite style for the window furnishings. If you do go with these just bare in mind that they will stack up and you would want them to go past the edge of the window so that they do not block your light :)

Yikes! Bet a man did this;)! Panel glides are lovely but don’t solve your problem. You could run a cornice board across the top ; I would then hang a set of full sheer panels over that window! You would still get some light but you don’t really need to see out of it! Short of taking out the window all together ( I would have to do that!) this would at least hide it.

Funny you mentioned it! I just read an article about cornice on Houzz. Some modern looking ones are not too bad. And like you said, I wish the architect or designer, whoever make those windows staggered put a little more thought into creating more symmetrical ones!

Of course you can do fully functional drapes; one way draw over the doors too! Of course they can look very nice! This is a custom job though;)

those examples are on 10'+ windows that are triple the size of yours. It wouldn't look the same in your room. The minimal modern furniture shown in the pics also compliments those verticals. otherwise, they are god-awful-ugly.

you could try something like these options

I actually like this option. it's neat and simple looking. PVC window covers

woven wood type blinds for window and this for doors

plantation shutters for both

french door, light filtering cellular shade for the doors and the window- blinds.com

valance equipped roller shades

Beth H, thank you for the ideas but it wouldn’t solve the height difference. And that’s the most annoying problem for me.

lynartist, You did a great job on your windows. And I like what you suggested. Thank you.

It really depends on how you want to furnish and set up the entire room. I would suggest the following: Dining area after the island. In which case I would suggest blinds like the sample you posted above. Near the fireplace, I would put a rug, sofa.... and furnish that wall with one, wide curtain. No visible rid. Something similar to the picture of the blinds.

charming,,then you would hang a rod above both,,,,see pic #3 that I posted. you would just put the rod over the window and door, with it sliding from the right.

I thought you wanted actual privacy for the french doors. if you don't, then just do the drapery option.

the other option is to put in a transom over the french doors, or, just get taller french doors if it bothers you that much.

Rachel Eisdorfer, actually that house is not ours but the one we’re building will be exactly the same minus fireplace. I choose not-to have a builder kind because it’s not my taste. I’m dreaming about the Malm Fireplace. It’s very cool, Midcentury modern model.

Beth H., Privacy is not a concern but the windows will face South, so sufficient window cowering will be important! Thank you for the idea.

Gotcha. In that case, I would suggest same as lynartist, however with the cornice board across the entire wall.

If you're building the house, can't you change the plans to have them all even?

Why don’t you install custom doors with glass the same distance from the floor as the adjoining window?

Keep in mind you are looking at an empty space. Furniture, rugs,and accessories will draw your eyes to those details when you live in the space.

Ha, my husband is the same way about staggered windows. They drive him crazy. We are doing a build with a production builder and they are by now very well aware all windows and doors need to be the same height from ceiling. Our model did not come with staggered windows but we had to shift a couple things around and added a couple interior windows so we were specific about them matching heights. I am guessing maybe your builder is not amenable to changes or you are buying a spec that is already in progress? Otherwise you could ask them to add a bit taller door, or move windows down a bit.

I think once the space is furnished you may find the staggered heights less obvious, and it looks like you have a nice blank canvas to work with for furnishing, but otherwise using sleek and modern cornices to disguise the height changes may be your best bet. You can also just kinda of ignore them and use curtain rods/drapes hung at same height, draw eye up to those instead of to top of windows.

Love your fireplace choice!

Vertical blinds are definitely dated, but they do give you directional light control and good privacy. They do come in several finishes: plain or embossed plastic (ugh), varied colors, and plastic backing with fabric inserts. Draperies in a modern patterned fabric and hung on dark rods and ring tops will also work. Whatever you choose for the varied windows, the treatments should all be hung at the same height, probably just below the trim molding, and should all just skim the floor.

eveuchan, when I said building, I meant the house is being built by “Pulte”. If it will be a custom house, I wouldn’t have that dilemma....haha

remodeling1840, I wish I could! It’s not a custom house, otherwise....I can only wish!

Wow , it drives me crazy also just looking at your windows ...it's a problem that I think you can solve by taking out the window next to the fireplace ...and the one next to the door ...then make a long horizontal window in the dining room area , narrow and long to give you light and put a buffet table underneath . Make the living room into a cozy corner around the fireplace perhaps a long window on the wall facing the fireplace ..on the right of the picture ..to get a better balance of the whole .

Rai Kai, I guess your husband is a perfectionist like me? I catch myself asking” Who in a right mind would do something like that?” And regarding design, I have a pretty good vision and ideas but sometimes I stumble with decisions. You are absolutely right about furniture, rugs, accessories....etc. Before we make a decision to build this house, we look at the floor model and of course it was beautifully staged so I didn’t notice the windows. So I will see how much it will change when we move in and bring our stuff! Thank you for encouraging words!

felizlady, Thank you for your input, I actually was thinking if I will go with drapery, I’ll do modern Lucite rods to minimize the attention from the windows. I would think the black ones will draw the eyes to the top more!