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Need some advice for window treatments in condo

4 years ago

I am stuck with what to do for windows . Chairs are coming for table . We get great light and keep blinds totally open during the day , need privacy at night. Challenge is the windows go all the way to the ceiling and there is crown molding along ceiling on either side of window . We can hang a rod from the ceiling in front of the molding . We are totally open and kind of like the mini blinds but the box they hang from is an eyesore . We were thinking of hanging sheer fabric panels like this from a rod or a beautiful heavy white pinch pleated fabric .This is our window The condo is decorated primarily all black and white . Bits of blue and charcoal gray here and there but very little .
Question is do we keep mini blinds and hang fabric panels from rod on ceiling ? Thinking of white sheers or pinch pleated opaque white drapes . We will never close drapes but if we want to have panels clear the window and be on either side (just covering the wall )they will have to stand out from in front of window (probably around 2 to 3 inches ). I do not want to take molding down . If we want the rod to hang from the ceiling closer to the front of window the panels will have to hang in front of each side of window and we then would definitely use sheers so as not to block light . Open to any suggestions .

To summarize:
Sheers? Are embroidered white on white to fussy for living room ?

Pinch pleated panels on either side of window but will have to hang from a rod that stands 2-3 inches away from window so it can clear crown molding on either side .

Other option is no drapes, just leave mini blinds but what do I do about box on top while keeping a modern look ?
0r any other suggestions/thoughts?

Thank you !!

I really appreciate any suggestions . I have been stuck in this for a while .

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if we do hang sheers would a patterned sheer like this be too fussy for our room?

Comments (16)

  • 4 years ago

    I would get cellular shades that pull up from the bottom.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Architrac ceiling mounted drapery rod.



  • 4 years ago

    I’d do flat fold Roman shardes to replace the miniblinds or, as suggested, cellular, which would be cheaper.

  • 4 years ago

    Here's a soft version of top down/bottom up shades. There are lots of styles to choose from.

    Custom Flat Roman Shades With Top Down Bottom Up ,Manhattan · More Info


    Custom Flat Roman Shades With Top Down Bottom Up ,Manhattan · More Info


  • 4 years ago

    Thank you I think the suggestions of shades is probably the best solution Has anybody any experience with The mesh , screen type shades ? I believe they are called Lutron ?

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Mesh shades will provide you with no privacy at night. When the lights are on you can see right through them.






  • 4 years ago

    I guess it depends upon the %, I have them in both of my homes & all you can see at night ( with lights on ) are vague shadows.

  • 4 years ago

    Cellular top down/bottom up shades come if a variety of colors and opacity to regulate privacy advocates glare. I installed 20 of these from Hunter Douglas about 24 years ago in off-white. They still look new (quality, style and color) eve when we redecorated a room. I like the clean design which works well with your windows.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Are you wanting drapes to add some formality? Your space is contemporary and from the photo the walls on either side of the window are not equal. A Roman shade or cellular shade would give you the privacy at night. The cellular can open from top or bottom and can control the amount of light you want in the room. As one side of the window has more wall space maybe just a panel on that side under the moulding. Or a trio of artwork down the wall and add a tall slim plant on the other side.

  • 4 years ago

    Yes . I wanted drapes because O do not like the box of the mini blinds showing . I actually like the mini blinds and the flexibility they give from being closed at night to all the open during the day or Dow yet the slats are open Our condo is modern and all furnishings have very clean lines . I think the advice given with shades is well taken . A plant and some art will do the trick . Thanks you

  • 4 years ago

    Any thoughts on a wide clear is plantation shutter? Could this work with the contemporary room?

  • 4 years ago

    It looked fine in my last home, I ordered the ones without the vertical wands. Very simple, clean look.

  • 4 years ago

    Yes, that is what I was thinking The ones without the vertical wands that are very wide . Do they hold up to daily opening and shutting of the slats ?

  • 4 years ago

    I had Lutron roller shades in my loft condo and they were fantastic. They come in various levels of opacity. You can spend more for motorized but in my 15 foot ceilings I did not. The chains hung to the side and did not stand out. I had 7 huge windows and they were perfect. Pinch pleat drapes on the side are not quite as modern in my opinion. I’d prefer a pocket back drape so you can have fullness without the fussy of pinch pleat. Drapes can hang on a tension cable and be hung with from the ceiling or between the windows. Great way to add color or pattern.

  • 4 years ago

    Aileen, yes , mine were almost indestructible , even with two rambuntuous little ones messing with them. I liked them alot, have shades now, but both looked clean & modern.

  • 4 years ago

    K Laurence , thank you for the information . I am going to get someone here to measure !