Why are you going to cover them? Too sunny? Need privacy? Need insulation on the windows? Don’t like the view?

I wouldn’t do gray.

Some type of shades that are installed within the frames will likely work best if you want any privacy.

It's hard to tell what color the walls are in that space because of the way the lighting is in the picture, but they don't look gray. Whether you choose blinds or curtains (I think blinds would work better on those windows) they will look best if they are the same color as your trim or wall color (or at least complementary). Why did light gray come to mind for the color? You can also have wood matchstick blinds (lots of variations available along those lines) for a natural look, or a patterned roman shade. There are varying degrees of opacity available in the type of shades Beverly shows. Choose based on whether you're looking for light filtering or privacy at night.

little zone bug 5 missouri - I need for insulation, protect my floor from sun and privacy. i like the open window view and light. something which can be opened easily and retain full window view will be good.

if not gray, will white look good?

BeveryFLADeziner - is the first photo white wood wide planks or honey comb type? I want privacy in night and light during day (i mean blinds raised all the way up).

kandrewspa - I have sand color floors with faint gray grains in wood. I have gray chandelier. Right now the trim is yellow ivory color type and walls have yellow vanilla type color. i am thinking to do white trim, light gray/white with gray undertone walls and one dark blue acccent wall. Dont have sofa, so may be gray sofa with dark blue accent wall on back. So gray shades? but now i think white will be better given the greenery on the back.

i want privacy in night but full window view during daytime. i thought about roman shades but lot of cloth staying up will block window especially tall window will have loth of cloth on top. i searched wood matchstick blinds. they are intersting. thanks.

Cynthia Jones - I have honey comb in my bedroom as well. Bedroom windows are not that tall so I can reach for open and close. The family room windows are 8 ft. Are your honeycomb shades with string to open and close?

Yeah, mine are on standard height windows- and they have buttons at the top and bottom of the shades that you squeeze to move them (so not on a cord). That wouldn't really work at 8' high. There are motorized shades - never tried them myself, but that might be a solution.

Some things to keep in mind:

- Protection from fading while still being able to see out would be solar shades... but they will not offer privacy. Also, darker colors are much easier to see through than lighter colors, and that is why you'll never see screens in anything other than black.

- If you want privacy AND sun protection, that would require 2 different treatments. That could be curtains to blend with the wall mounted on the outer wall, perhaps center draw. Then add dark solar shades to all the windows.

I guess a lot depends on how much time does the window need covering to prevent fading and will that be OK with you that you can't see out.