Window Treatment Suggestions

8 years ago

We just bought a mid century modern home with 3 large windows in the living room. The ceilings are 8'. The windows are 6'3" tall, there is 8" from the top of the window to the bottom of the beams.
We really wanted to do 2" wood shutters and window treatments. My husband's concern with an inside mount on wood shutters is how much of the view we would lose at the top of the window when the blinds are pulled up.
Is there some sort of rail that perhaps we mount above the windows so that we could use that 8" of space for when the blinds are pulled up? Maybe mount it just below the beams? Or would this totally change my dedired look? Also, how should we hang curtains so that we don't impede too much on the windows view when they are open?
Here is an inspiration pic of the look I like and a pic of my windows. Thanks!

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apple_pie_order

8 years ago

Wood blinds to fit these huge windows will be so heavy you won't want to pull them up. The dog may try to stick his nose through the slats, too.

Use washable curtains instead. If you want an authentic MCM look, use pinch pleated curtains on a very long traverse rod. JC Penney has reasonably priced pinch pleated curtains that can be washed to clean off the dog hair.

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hiyaluv
Original Author
8 years ago
desired look & my windows
hiyaluv
Original Author
8 years ago
better pic
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arcy_gw
8 years ago
Open or shut the blinds are a huge block to your view, and they are HORRIBLE to clean. Panels would be enough.
houssaon
8 years ago
It seems most pictures of modern living rooms with large windows have no window treatments. But if you want privacy, maybe Roman blinds would work.
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amykath
8 years ago
My house is not modern but we did panels and roman shades on our huge windows. Maybe you could try something along those lines?

Your room is lovely! I am sure whatever you do it will look great!!!
hiyaluv
Original Author
8 years ago
thank you Aktill... you're room is beautiful too!

Everyone has offered some really great suggestions and I appreciate it! The house is pretty private it is just that during the afternoon we get some pretty serious sun, which is why I was leaning towards the wood blinds, so we still have the view but could tilt appropriately with the sun. All good thinking points though about the weight, cleaning and dogs, in addition to the view being impacted with wood blinds though.

OK so next question, if I went with a shade would you guys suggest black or white? All my other windows are black on black frames. I have a dark grey wall and a black fireplace against all white walls and ceiling. heres a view from a different angle.(Excuse the mess, we literally just moved in!)
apple_pie_order
8 years ago
White shades. Or look at vertical blinds. There are some nice versions out there these days. In the meantime, see if you can find temporary paper shades from a big box store. Or use three tension rods with inexpensive slightly textured (to show smudges less) white sheers while you consider other options.
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Diana Bier Interiors, LLC
8 years ago
I'd do light solar shades and sheer panels on a traverse rod for a MCM home. You'd get privacy and light control and wouldn't block the view or darken the room. Shutters and blinds would be very heavy and dark.