BIG WINDOWS— HELP!!!

7 years ago

Moving into new construction home at the end of the month and beginning to gather together interior decor ideas... still not sure what to do with these windows. Curtains? No curtains? If curtains—what type/ style/ arrangement? I need inspiration badly!!! Burnt out from this whole process.

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iheartsix

7 years ago

Beautiful wall of windows. In my opinion, I wouldn’t do anything right now with them until you’ve lived in your new home long enough to know what you may need. If sun light isn’t an issue it may simply mean the need for a nice panel on both sides just to soften the edge a little. Get everything else in place, live in the space and then you’ll know if there’s anything to be added to the windows. Beautiful!!!

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Lauren Smith
Original Author
7 years ago
Sorry- forgot to post the photo of said windows!
btydrvn
7 years ago
Is this living room ...bedroom?....do you need privacy?....shade?..do you mind obscuring the view?....in general it does not look like you “need” curtains...I would usually suggest sheers in a case like this ...to just soften up the look...but it would be fine to wait til your furniture is in place and all the questions above are answered...
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Lauren Smith
Original Author
7 years ago
It’s our living room. We live perched up away from the road and do not have neighbors to worry about so privacy isn’t an issue. I was just wondering if not using curtains would looks weird!
btydrvn
7 years ago
Will you get any direct sun that will overheat the room in summer?.. and no ...not having curtains is not weird ... in a setting like yours.. but I would wait till you are moved in and furnished before you make a final decision
remodeling1840
7 years ago
You are paying for the view! Don’t cover up the view! Arrange your furniture to take advantage of the view. Enjoy the view.
Lauren Smith
Original Author
7 years ago
That’s what I was thinking — once the leaves fall in sept/oct (I live in New England) we will have great views of the cornfields and farm across the street.
Allison0704
7 years ago
Our last house was on 5 acres and lake. We had no neighbors or people passing by that could see inside. For a couple of years the windows were bare, but the winter sun was harsh so I started buying curtains and enjoying having them. Not only to close sometimes, but they also softened the room. I spent a small fortune on custom drapes for every room in our new home. I love seeing and using them. if you decide to get curtains, stack them back on either side of the windows, then it won't block hardly any of your view. I would leave the angular windows bare.
Rory (Zone 6b)
7 years ago
If you don't need privacy I would not cover them. The windows and the view are great and treatments would only get in the way.

We have a bit similar and will not be covering them.
btydrvn
7 years ago
If it turns out there is an issue with sun exposure..be aware it can fade and damage furniture and rugs over time...with the trees it is unlikely......but one option is shades that are unseen when open and can be pulled up or down as the sun enters at different times.....if you are away all day it is easy to close them during the day for protection as needed...