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Home Decorating Windows Design Dilemma

Please help me with this awkward window!

5 years ago

Our kitchen/living/dining area is one smallish open space. The condo HOA insists we keep the blinds in the living area for continuity. The window in the dining area is my Achilles heel. It is supposed to have the same window covering as the living area. I'd be uncomfortable ever opening the blind as people walk by the condo constantly and I find it creepy that they could watch my every move (see exterior photo.) I've though about adding a decorative insert of some kind to block the window. This window must remain intact and any

insert would have to be removed once we sell the condo. I'm open to any and all ideas. Thanks so much!

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
5 years ago
IMO if you can’t change the blinds then you probably can’t add the insert either . I would just do some great drapery on all those windows and door in a nice color and enjoy your space from the inside . I think some faux silk drapes in a soft blue would be lovely . I am not sure how any insert that would block view would be an improvement .
rnonwheels
5 years ago
I don't see much of a probl;em but I don't live there...if it did I cause issues i might consider a window film to obscure view and let in natural light and window treatments inside that are soft and finish the window nicely. the films are removable and can add some prism colors or just be frosted, super easy to put on and not expensive at all.
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