We had uv window film professionally installed on big windows in our great room when we moved into our new house…lived there 12 years, worked beautifully, no fading. Highly recommend.

Living in two homes here in So Cal, both of which are almost 50% glass, the first thing I had done was UV tinting on the windows that receive full on sun.

I hadn’t even thought of this! Thanks for the suggestions!

You’re welcome…glad to help!

To soften the light further, you could hang sheers that would not obstruct the view. They also come in beautiful patterns if you wish. Hang them to the ceiling and to the soffits.

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As a professional, I would not do a a roman shade. Roman shades need to be ”dressed” and with the height of those windows that would be really difficult. You could do a motorized roller shade, motorized natural woven shades or a beautiful sheer drapery panel. Hope that helps.

I’ve been looking at the woven shades all day and love the look. Where do you think they should be placed though? Blue line, or across the red line, with some sort of shelf to help it go across the opening? I’ve had different professionals tell me different things and now I’m even more confused!!

Hi, I would choose the blue line unless you have some specific need for them to go up higher. Looks like you have full privacy and the windows are so pretty and the wovens would look stunning.

For woven blinds, I’d do inside mount:

The middle one would go between the square moldings so they’d all line up:

Get UV film put on the windows no question clear blocks 80% UV rays that ruins furniture and floors and the very light tinted film I think blocks 99%…no Roman shades because the middle window does not have a frame across to match the side windows..if you get film you won’t need shades for protection..I like the idea that Kimberly from Smith & Noble suggested..very pretty you could do very light unlined linen..nice with your style of furnishing.

2 options..with very light unlined linen…could do bronze or antique brass rods or one full length rod across the entire wall up at ceiling..have fun room looks great!

Thank you so much for all of your help, everyone!! The mock-ups are so helpful!