If you don’t mind losing the middle window, could tape bristol board over it, to completely block the light and then add large art. Suggest just one lined drapery panel on each side.

Why black rods? Maybe decide on other elements in concert with that item if there is no need for the middle window (natural light, view, egress) then covering it with art would be the way to go.

Thank you very much for the suggestions! I really appreciate the help!

We love a good challenge, and these windows are so unique and cool too! Not too sure what your budget is, but you can get custom-fitted blackout cellular (honeycomb) shades. They keep all windows visible where you can choose which ones you want to open/close. You'll want to get a 'blackout double cell' for the most light filtering, and it can be achieved with a white or off-white material color. They're also great for insulation and pretty stylish.

I think you could add valance at the top and make one big curtain covering all three windows, it would help create a unified look. In addition, blackout curtains of the same fabric and color can be used for the side windows, and blinds or other decorative panels can be used for the small middle window.

You know that you can buy black out cellular shades, right?

Any curtain that you use should be on a track so that you can open them. Curtains just on a rod do not really open. At least, they dont open and close easily enough to be really functional. The function is very limted unless you use the proper track systen and mount them so that they can stack on the wall, not the window.

By the time that you incur the expense of curtains and the right rods and the install and all of that, you just might be better served with some cellulars with blackout function. None of any of it comes cheap. It all has a price to it.