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I decided against the panels and am looking into just a valance - maybe a flat faux Roman shade. But I will pause on that idea as I want to get the chandelier up first. I unpacked the big box and looked at directions - I do believe the medallion idea will work (I posted the video above) so I don’t have to move electrical box. So I gotta make the medallion now.

One more comment about the hutch and sideboard placement. I did switch positions and lived with it for a year. I added a big picture over the sideboard and there were candle sconces flanking. It did open up the wall. However, my conclusion and just about everyone who walked up those stairs into the dining room said the hutch needs to be at the far wall (where it is now). I agree. Believe me - no matter where you stand in that room - the china hutch looked like it was wedged like a sardine between the railing and the wall. Plus the two stair openings added to that packed space feeling. So visually it was too big for that space. At least it being placed against the far wall that piece has space around it so it can be properly seen and enjoyed! IMO. Yes, I agree it disrupts the eye as you look at that wall, however given the two options - this placement defiantly outweighs the pros and cons of the other way.

So I will pause posting for now and will post again with pics when the chandelier is up (it might be a few weeks as I can only do this in the weekends)

Thank you all for your comments. Generosity, helpfulness, caring and respect are all qualities of your greatness that you have displayed in my first post here at Houzz. I am so very grateful and appreciative of you all.

Totally understand and am glad you are taking things one step at a time. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

I love your window I would leave the side windows bear and put a wolven shade in the center you also have that vent on the wall on the right by the floor and you should paint that the same color as the wall

Hi everyone!!!! I have some updated pictures for you…. As you can tell the chandelier is up - love it! Bought a rug and some trees plants flanking the china cabinet with some up lights. I’ve always wanted to showcase some of my photography so I did in the corner there.

Now onto the window. I saw this style which I think will be a nice embellishment to the window - nothing heavy but adds some color. - actually there are a few pics on this webpage that I like check it out. I do like the double pinch pleat versus a single - too plain, or the triple - too much. What are your thoughts about the valance topper? I was thinking of seeing them myself (20 working days to go before my retirement!!!! ). I do know how to sew. It’s been quite a few years but I do have the basic skills and look forward to the challenge while saving some money. It’s all about choosing the right fabric and just the right trim to make that window pop!!! IMO

Here the link - https://prioritywindowvalances.com/custom-pinch-pleat-valance-ideas/

Here’s a pic of the window again -

Lee the chandelier looks beautiful. Did you end up moving the junction box? Or leave as is? Just curious. As to your window treatment, I suggest simple approach. Are you keeping the shade? Here I pictured a Roman shade look but in 3 panels since the window is so wide. Then mounted them right under crown molding. A simple, straight across balance could work too. Just don’t add heavy drapery. It’s all looking pretty.

I like your grouping of the 4 art pieces. Try doing a Toile fabric with black trim. Lots of options.

This is a nice pattern and a fabric that would make up well for a valance style approach. The two color ways I liked best was the black or dark navy Lagoon and the Southseas one in a teal color, that I thought would work with your ceiling color. Reasonable price point too.

I mixed the names up sorry. The darker one is called Bluestone and the teal tone is Lagoon. Just to clear that up.

Get samples of any fabrics though because color isn’t accurate on the Internet. 😊

Hi Flo!!! We did not move the electrical box to the chandelier. After finding the center of the table - it was off only by like 2 inches. By the time my husband put up the new chandelier and the way the crystals hang it looked fine!

Flo - thank you for the picture idea of the Roman shade. I like it. And I like those fabrics as well. I will definitely get a sample.

Yes I’m keeping the shade

No drapery panels at all

Lovely! seeing the opportunity for small table lamps, what about that instead of accenting with fabric? I think eye level for lamps would add, and look nice seen from your yard at night. You could repeat transitional look, recalling the awning/ stripes nearby in kitchen, not exactly, but... ?

Man, I just looked above and happened to see the post about my fabrics - yes for window treatment.

And with rug's enlarged pattern, a valance could have no pattern, but texture, using the ceiling color too?

So, I don't mind your simple shades at all. Here's a little bit of shape-

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Lee, I just wanted to say this space is looking amazing! You have really transformed it so far with all the amazing ideas you’re getting on here. It is fun to see your before and afters. Flo, you’re awesome!

Hardly dark, but called Antiqued Brown, could be nice with ceiling's depth of color, and your furniture -

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Window fabric for color? Imo, the ceiling does it wonderfully. If the room were closed off, more formal, a different thing. Want to show my saved photo of an awning - I also like little creative projects. Good 'luck' as you count down the days to retirement!!!

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A thought for window - with lady art and chandelier, etc. - for their dressy aspects, I suppose organza has sheen/ dressy. This also has the loose-y look which is casual, like the rug, the kitchen... I'm trying to walk the line. ? ;)

hung with strands horizontal.

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Excited to see anything that seems somewhat like your lady art, like your kitchen fabric....

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The new chandelier is like a royal presence….so i would remove everything from the table and take away the tall plants in the corners…even removing the decor from the kitchen opening shelf……I like the shades you have because they are simple and architectural rather than “ fussy”…then I might add to the table in center front of the window… three elegant figurines…taking the elegant room to “ simple/exquisite”

If you feel pressured to have window treatments..i would do elegant sheers with fabric that is detailed…but one color…and barely overlapping the side window frames

On a wooden bar mounted as high as the crown moulding

Lee, just one more, cause you mention another piece of art - this seems like lady art, like wall and trim color. The deep eggplant, I doubt it - the mat is black?

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I am so happy the chandelier position worked out. That medallion idea scared the bejesus out of me!! Love it.

everdebz - thank you for your suggestions and pictures!

Here is a closeup of my kitchen window that you all see in previous pics - We had this kitchen remodeled back in 2001 when we returned living in Spain. I made/painted that window awning out of stiff sail cloth. I painted the sign too. We lived in Pomplona which borders France - those delicious French cafes was a definite influence on me!

Anyway - here is my daily view from where I stand at the corner kitchen sink.

I really want to put some type of plant/succulents grouping in the console table in front of window. I’m really looking forward to taking care of plants when I retire. It is a perfect window (northwest exposure) and only one in living areas of our house that I can have fun with plants.

Note - - console table is narrow!

So I’m debating on lamps or no lamps on console table - your thoughts???

I’ve always had candlestick lamps on a console table there. My previous table was way too bulky large and I sold it. This one is much narrow and I like it much better. I’ve purposely not put lamps back on the table cause I thought maybe no lamps. I don’t want to distract from the chandelier….

But living with it like that for 3-4 weeks, I’m missing the ambient light there at night.

So here is the dilemma for me. What kind of lamps? Here is the criteria for selection IMO - nothing too dramatic (don’t want to distract from chandelier) slim line since table is narrow - (can’t have big drum shades) and one that will work with my plants.

I put my old candlestick lamps back in place to give you perspective- hey - do you think I could use them - repaint and buy different shades???

Are they too tall you think?- those are 28” to top of shade. Remember to picture a valance - id like to place the rod just under molding and the hem will reach about 16” from base of molding.

Here’s a look at the legs of table -

I think it you took the rod all the way to the ceiling for some drapes, it would be pretty and draw your eye up. I’m not a designer, I just really love floor to ceiling curtains.

Example:

I'm coming in late on this thread, and I'm apologizing if I missed something. Your room is layering nicely and you definitely have a European style.

Window treatments only compliments the room decoration and it will never distract from the chandelier. The treatments should go from ceiling to floor and the beauty is in the details. A cornice and panels will frame the outdoors and add to the interest of the room. Here are some window treatment:

Consider this simple cotton ticking and blue instead of red in your room .

You seem adventurous to pull this one off. Natural linen valance with lace Austrian shades. There are all sorts of lace from simple to ornate like this one. Depending on natural coloring of the fabric and the detailing, it could be amazing. This would only need one special lamp in the center.

Hi... I saw photo without buffet lamps, and with them. Not sure I like 4 photos, and also 2 lamps near. If you have plants too, it could get 'busy'.

😍😍😍 That chandy is to die for!! You HAVE TO do something with that shade to cover it up. The vibe is all wrong for the rest of the decor!! Just a valance, wooden or cloth, would do it but it can't stay like that!! I still vote for panels to frame the sides even if you don't want the rod across the top. It will look like somethings coming yet until you finish it properly!!

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