Daytime or nighttime privacy? Budget a few hundred dollars for ready made or more for custom? Or a smaller budget for a temporary treatment that will be good for a year or two?

Probably just nighttime. Privacy isn’t a huge concern… the front yard is landscaped so you would have to really be looking to see in. A hoping to be under or around $500

Beautiful window!

How is the rest of your house decorated, what is your decor style(s)? What do you have on other windows throughout? Is this room open to any others?

Thanks Jilly! The house is pretty transitional. Our decor is neutral for the most part. A lot of the other windows just have sheer curtains over them, which I am tempted to do with this window, but I would even know where to hang them from.

I think sheers would be pretty with the dark trim.

I personally wouldn’t want to cover the top windows, so would do something like this:

You’re going to hear that’s not possible — not enough room to stack them on the sides — I disagree. Especially with sheers.

You can use a French return rod or a rod with flat finials, since there’s not a lot of wall space on either side. They work well in tight spaces:

Another idea is inside mount roller shades or Roman shades on just the three bottom windows.

I do think inside mount Roman shades would look very lovely in there. Two examples below — relaxed or a bit more tailored (ignore decor styles, just showing for windows):

You can run a curtain rod just under the arch or across the three windows whose tops are at the same height. The rod can run from wall to wall (there are rod sockets designed for this installation). The curtain rod should be sturdy and hefty, not a skinny lightweight tension rod.

Borrow some sheers from elsewhere in the house for a few days to see if they are enough or if you prefer something opaque.

@jilly the first option is my choice. a cotton slub fabric. PotteryBarn has great rod and ring options. that will come in under $500.

Would I hang them here then?’

I’d hang the rod here, as you’ll need a middle bracket, and it would look best not cut any of the windows off.

i generally agree with the drapery suggestion of others as the best choice if you plan to use sheers or leave the curtains open in the daytime and close them at night. You have a beautiful window and view out front so I'd hate for you to install something heavy that is closed all the time.

The only drawback is the tight space at either side of the window will result in a lot of gathered curtain, and, if I am looking at your photo right, the two sidelight windows are the only ones that are actually operable.

Where is this house located? Somewhere with a temperate climate where you like to leave windows in the house open for a breeze to blow through in some seasons? Or Texas or someplace where artificial heating or cooling is always running and windows are closed?

If you desire to use these windows I could consider some sort of shade for the lower three segments that you can operate independently allowing you to open the window and let fresh air into your home--perhaps while keeping 2/3 windows shaded. The curtains will just blow around in the breeze and get in the way. I would recomend pleated shades which look a little softter than cellular varieties, but you could go with Roman like Jilly posted. But I don't think you should "ignore decor styles" in those rooms pictured--Roman shades tend to be used in much more traditional settings and are too fussy/old timey for me--you may be different though.

I don’t agree with that about Roman shades — I consider these two rooms transitional:

A more mod room:

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Roman shades/blinds can come in many styles, fabrics, and patterns.

You made good points about window usage. Definitely an important factor!

Yes, I agree, that those are good transitional examples of Romans that do look good.

We’re in Ohio- so we definitely open those windows every once in a while. I’m thinking Roman shades are the answer. Thanks!!!