Curtain question

13 years ago

Wondering what I should do with these two windows/doors. The first is a sliding glass door out to our deck. Gets great light and right now there are just some vertical blinds up that need replacing. Wondering if I should put up a curtain, even though the curtain would only be able to be opened/draped on the one side because of the door opening all the time on the other side... If not a curtain, what is a better alternative to vertical blinds? Able to close for privacy when away but able to let in great light all the rest of the time...

The other 3 windows bring in great light and I wonder if it would be too much to hang curtains on them since the walls already have art work and are kind of busy. Plus I like the natural light that comes thru those windows . But I am not a big fan of the mini blinds...

Suggestions or tips?!? Thanks!!

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Loom Decor

13 years ago

Window treatments can get tricky when you are working with an operating door. The best option might be to hang a curtain rod that extends past the door frame. This way, you can keep the look symmetrical by having framing the door in panels. And, by extending the rod past the frame, the panels can easily be pushed back and out of the way when not in use. For the set of windows, I think a casual roman, like pictured below, would work really nice to get a tailored look while still allowing lots of light in!

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a2themanda
13 years ago
http://houzz.com/photos/242072
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a2themanda
13 years ago
Are you not a fan of mini blinds because of the look or just because they get in the way? Personally, I cannot stand vertical blinds. Not sure what your budget is but I think it would look best to replace the door with French doors with internal blinds. Here's an example website- http://thedoorguy.com/French-Doors-Internal-Blinds.html (first one I came across but if you google it you'll see.) Great for privacy when you need it and they open all the way up when not in use. No dusting required. For me that's so win-win

You could still do curtains that are just more cosmetic than privacy or just leave them off altogether. http://houzz.com/photos/216156
http://houzz.com/photos/119241
a2themanda
13 years ago
Sorryi should have read closer.... The curtains need to go all the way to the ceiling on the windows. If you choose a solid pattern I don't think ytheyll look too busy.
kknewhouse
Original Author
13 years ago
Not able to change out the doors at this point... any other suggestions??
a2themanda
13 years ago
Remove the vertical blinds and put up thick curtains that can be pulled closed for privacy. You could hang them so they're out of the way during the day but can pull closed when needed. Here's a pic of curtain rod hung past door frame as Loom suggested. It really cleans up the look. As far as color you could stick with grey in a thicker fabric on the windows too.
mainelass
13 years ago
Find draperies to match or blend with the wall color- or use white-with large grommets for the curtain rod; they can be easily pulled to one side to make the door functional.
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Blinds Direct Canada
13 years ago
I would definitely recommend going wit Shutters they are very durable in a kitchen specially if you have kids around the warranty is also great .

http://www.blindsdirectcanada.com/shutters-toronto/pvc-polysatin-shutters.html
mainelass
13 years ago
Shutters can be quite the investment BUT you will never be disappointed. They are classic, wear extremely well, offer light , air or privacy as well as a view to the outside. There are few window treatments with as many benefits. This picture is a stunning example.