Switchable Privacy Glass (Electro Chromic Glass). You can glass (replacing the current) or get the switchable film type.

I like millworkman’s idea, but alternatively you could try top down bottom up cordless cellular shades, preferably inset if you have enough room. The blackout ones aren’t as pretty as the sheer ones. I was able to get a combo blackout/sheer shade but I don’t know if it was available top down bottom up. It was heavy and took up twice as much vertical space when compressed. It only took up a few inches of the window when compressed, so it felt like a part of the window.

I did have roller shades before that. They were boring and frustrating. I didn’t pay a lot for them though.

I wouldn't do roller blinds, but accordian-style blinds come close to disappearing when they're up -- maybe 2-3 inches thick, inside the frame. Would definitely get close to the wood color or a pale green. You can pick light-blocking or light-filtering...

Morning Croissant (Privacy & Light Filtering) - Cordless Cellular Shades · More Info

Have a similar situation with some kitchen windows. I made a couple of rectangles from some fabric I liked. Then I used sewable velcro in several spots across the top of the fabric pieces. On the top of the window frame I used the sticky velcro. Easy to put up for a few hours in the summer afternoons. I just fold the pieces when not in use and keep in a closet. Once the velcro gives out I plan on switching it out to using small cup hooks on the window frame and a loop sewed onto the fabric.

"However the paired windows on right flood the room with sunlight"

Is the problem the sunlight or is the room overheating from it, a common problem for west-facing windows? I'd consider using installing window film which will not only protect the view but reduce the "solar heat gain" that overheats the room. Examples:

• 3M Sun Control Window Film Prestige Series
• 3M Sun Control Window Film Neutral Series
• 3M All Season Window Film Series
• Avery Dennison's Spectrally Selective interior window film
• Saint-Gobain Solar Gard films

Window Film Saves Energy, Money, and Updates Buildings

I would use top down bottom up cellular shades so you only need to block the sun where and when you want.

Wdccruise…The room doesn’t get hot. Just too much brightness.
Jennifer, do the cellular shades hide well? I’m unfamiliar with them.

Hi. How about curtains that, when open, stack clear of the window trim?

"Just too much brightness."

If you look at the tables in the this 3M document, you see a column labeled Visible Light Transmitted. This is the percentage of light that passes through the window when the film is applied. The higher the value, the more light is transmitted. You can choose the degree if "brightness" and avoid covering the window.

I tinted my west facing windows and it transformed the afternoon usability of those rooms. I like roller shades and cellular shades but they both take 2-3” of space at the top even when closed. I suppose you could build a wood box color matched to your trim to hide them?

We love our inset roller solar shades that are a screen fabric of 80 to 90 percent. You can still see the landscape throught them but block the glare. Ours our chain operated...not fond of losing remotes or running low on batteries.

Here is a good suppler that we use and has a good rep:

stevesblindsandwallpaper.com

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Thank you Jennifer, Trace and Hallett Co. Gives me something to think about.

I love roller shades and would not mind seeing the 2-3" that they take up at the top. However, I wonder if you could have a 3" matching strip of wood installed to hide them. If worse comes to worst you could put a chaise lounge in the window and nap in the sun for four hours pretending you are on the beach.

While I would only add film, you could use wood blinds (example) with a finish similar to that of the window wood. Only caveat: the "stack" might be too thick when the blinds were fully open, covering too much of the window. You'd have to ask how thick the stack was before buying.

I love solar shades they control heat, UV and allow you to keep the view and honestly with all that glass and wood floors I would do the shades everywhere to keep those foors from fading horriblly. The shades come simple look fine when rolled up the best view from them is when they are a dark color so I do either charcoal or bronxe depending on youe furniture. I use Steves Blinds for very affordable , good quality and good service .Yes you could have a strip of matching wood o cver the roll if it really bothers you

I’ll check them out Pat! Thank you! Here’s an updated pic of furniture . Love to hear this groups color choices.

We have almost the same wood and went with light neutral tan and oatmeal colors for window shades, furniture and rug...looks good. Dark brown/gray leather sofa. Butterscotch dining chairs so all neutrals...very nice.

We then added an accent color in a teal easy chair. Any color would would work as an accent color if you like that look.

Pic above looked yellloww

Not digging the tint. Too dark. This is the lightest it’s looked thus far. Purchased the lightest tint at Lowe’s I could find. Did the top far right windows. Makes it looks like there’s always gloomy skies.
Thinking maybe just get roller blinds that roll up tight when not in use and be done with it.

"Purchased the lightest tint at Lowe’s I could find...Makes it looks like there’s always gloomy skies."

What product did you buy?

Maybe a wicker color roller shade

Gila titanium film

I’m leaning that way Stacey

Saw these

Sweet! Will check the site