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Window covering dilemma.

6 years ago

Corner window door: drapes or blinds or both. I’ve been thinking about a corner rod ceiling height and pulling panels closed at night and open during the day. Dresser with mirror goes between windows. We like the light and view during the day, but need some privacy after dark. TIA





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  • 6 years ago

    I want to cover the door and windows in a cohesive fashion. The panel on the door is not staying...probably should have removed it for the photo.

  • 6 years ago

    I like the light coming in during the day.. We like to be able to see the green and wildl life. It’s at night that we need privacy, especially in the winter when trees are bare.

    I guess I’m looking more for design direction-softening the look of the master bedroom, cohesive window and door coverings and the challenges of hanging drapery with such tight corners-note how close window and door moldings are to the corners.

  • 6 years ago

    Are you set on drapes? Since the top muntin of the windows is about level with the top of the door itself, consider faux Roman shades snugged right up to the bulkhead and ending where there is clearance for the door swing. Repeat at the windows. Add sheer shades for privacy.


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  • 6 years ago

    The problem I see is that the windows are huge and look to be 12" taller than the top of the door. Had the door not been so close to the window the disparity would not be so strong. No matter what you choose to do with the windows the door is going to disrupt the symmetry of the window wall. I think you should cover the glass of the door with window film or a shade that lets light in while providing privacy. Keep it simple though.

    I listed the various possibilities for covering the window, and did a mock-up of drapery that would focus attention on the area between the windows and not on the door. Your photo does not show the entire window wall so I can't see if the window on the right also sits up against another wall. Generally one should attach the rod brackets 8-12" outside the window frame. The left window against the corner offers no room for curtains to be opened against that corner and clear the frame. That is why I showed you the mock-up. Blinds or shades inside the window frame without curtains will give the cleanest look. Some shades can be lowered from the top to provide both light and privacy during the day.

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  • 6 years ago

    I think a shade for your door that becomes part of the door in ivory or white, whatever matches best. Next, style the dresser-top with something that will look interesting reflected in the mirror. THEN select curtains to complement the styled dresser and views. Curtains are available in nearly infinite colors and patterns. Style your dresser with things you love first.

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  • 6 years ago

    Before deciding on window coverings, I have seen a relatively easy diy project that I think may work in your situation to distract and trick the eye from the different heights of your window and door....a faux transom window built from moulding and mirror.

    Here is a blog that has instructions that I found using search... “faux transom using mirror”

    https://inmyownstyle.com/how-to-make-a-fake-transom-for-a-doorway.html

  • 6 years ago

    I would do frosted window film on the door and romans on the windows. If you’d like to keep the view from the door as well, then replace the glass with one that has integrated blinds inside it.