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Home Decorating Windows Design Dilemma

Want to block lower view of large windows and allow light in above

4 years ago

What a design quandary: My Victorian San Francisco family room's south facing windows are about 50"W by 83"L. There are 11' ceilings. Light coming into the room is a valuable asset; however, the lower third of the windows provides an ugly outside view. The windows, that open from the bottom, have large, original frames. Our design aesthetic is eclectic, including rustic, mid-century, traditional with a lot of handcrafted decor accents. How should we cover the windows. Bottom-up window treatments are not an option. Considering 10% solar shades and/or sheer(ish) panel curtains. Would appreciate comments or suggestions. Help!

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partim
4 years ago
Frosted window film on the lower portion. Decorative or plain.
Donald
4 years ago
Cafe curtains
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arcy_gw
4 years ago
Need a visual to really understand your dilemma.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
4 years ago
I need to see your space so I understand why bottom up shades will not work BTW 10% solar shades , my go to, are not going to block the view the whole point of them is to keep the view .IMO window film will make the window look like a bathroom window
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Kimber Feece, A Smith & Noble In-Home Designer
4 years ago
Hi there, I’m actually a In-Home Window treatment Designer near you. I too would need to see the windows to give better suggestions but I would be happy to do so. I’m very familiar with the windows in SF :-). Solars are great, just need to make sure you don’t have any privacy issues.

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