leave them uncovered.

I don’t disagree with leaving them open, however with my high ceilings and open windows , my walls look very bare. Any ideas? I can’t really hang much between them since they are up so high on the walls

you're just used to seeing them covered.

can't suggest anything because the photos all show them partially covered.

Thanks! I’ll remove them tomorrow and take a few photos. It may be easier to advise seeing both ways 😊

I agree that the drapes aren't so good here. If you hate the naked window use something like a Roman shade hung as high as the drapery rod but keep them lowered to cover the upper window frame.

I also agree to remove the drapes and just let them be. live with it a while to see if you can get used to it.

They'll look better without curtains. You'll adjust!

I agree - take the drapes down and leave the windows bare. Without the panels, you might find you have room to put artwork vertically to the sides of the windows. Or try moving your furniture around so you have taller pieces under the windows - maybe a console table or buffet with lamps.

I like the drapes for several reasons.... they ... Warm the room. Add color. Add texture, Add brightness, room appears larger by visually widening the room. And adds interest.

If that were my home and I had the budget, I would replace them with regular sized windows. What do they look like on the outside of the house?

I would leave them bare and paint them the same color as the walls. IMO the drapes only bring attention to the windows.I am not really seeing the 16’ ceiling section so can’t comment on that area.

From the outside

I do not have the ability to move the large safe from the area. I removed the curtains. The brackets are still there for now of course.

Much better. I agree about adding Roman shades mounted high and hung to just cover the tops of the windows.

No curtains; it looks better without, in my opinion.

take the curtains down. leave open

if you think walls look bare, you could replace the grey ottoman thing with a piece of furniture that has a back to it

Your windows look much better without the drapes. Agree that painting the trim will even improve them even more, rather than the windows being highlighted they would blend in.

Think of them as being placed high to bring in some light while leavingn space for furniture -- you could have a TV + console on that wall, in which case it would never look empty to you. Or seating with a lamp and (horizontal) art hanging over it. I can't really tell how you're using the room enclosed by the railings...

The space looks better without the curtains, imo. It looks like you can add a rug under your dining table for additional warmth, also some lamps would help as well.

Thanks guys! I removed the curtains and rods. Now to removing the heavy rod holders and patching multiple holes.

I agree with everyone else - much better without the curtains. We have several sets of those clerestory windows on our house and we just have simple roller blinds inside the frames. We need the blinds because of the western sun streaming through and creating glare, rather than for any privacy concerns.

I don't think it looks too bare. Maybe a few plants or something like pictured to the left of each window? You could also do a potted plant on top of the gun safe (I made my husband put it in the closet and the garage! yes, he has two of those things)

That safe is just ugh. We didn’t have a spot for it when we moved so the movers placed it there “ temporarily” three years ago 🤦🏼‍♀️

the safe isn't so bad. it looks vintage. I like Beth's idea of adding plants in those spots!

well, you know how heavy they are. once they're down, they're down. you'll need 3 loggers to move that thing.!

I'd be working on finding a way to distract from the safe.

Maybe to camouflage the safe?, build a cabinet with doors ..... 'over' it, having no floor in the cabinet. (3 sided with doors and a top).

Same height as the glass door cabinet. It can be different style doors.

Then separate the 2 cabinets, which will be flanking a low unit or wall of Art, hung high & low, to visually feel intentionally planned to create a balance to that wall.

Or .....add a New Cabinet the same height as the glass door cabinet, placed in the same spaces. Build a shorter cabinet 'over' the safe & place in the middle.

Inspiration - Low cabinet (replacing Fireplace space in this photo) between tall cabinets

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I actually ended up moving the large cabinet so they aren’t competing for wall space and added a hanging vine to the safe.

Hi drdeb, not on here much, nice to see you!

We also added a new track light that’s more modern than the old one.

You too LB!

Is there enough wall space on the left of clock to get a cabinet, the same height as the safe & then build a cabinet over the safe? to balance the wall?

Much better without the curtains. I liked the large cabinet in the dining room. Instead of putting a lot of effort into hiding the safe, why not hire some people to move it somewhere else?

The cabinet is still there. Just on the other wall