This is why wall color is chosen last it is the easiest to change and match other things . BTW you could have dealt with this in your other post . I usually like drpes to match as close as possible the wall color . I think wait until your space is less jumbled then it will be easier to choose drapes It was mentioned in the other post that the furniture does not really work in the space and IMO for sure not all that stuff in all those little racks. The space is huge and IMO deserves to be done to enhance that space . For me the stairs are not the right look for the space . But I need more info as to your actual style since that chandelier in the other post is the direction I would go . As for the drapes I would probably look at a gray linen hopefully close to the wall color but hard to say until all your stuff is in the space becuase that will drive the drapes choice IMO.

But hang some sheets for now to get privacy you have the rod there just use it for now . IMO window coverings coma after furniture choices .

The paint is nicely neutral and will work with a variety of colors.

Start with the rug selection.

Decide if you're going to keep the black sofa. It's sucking a lot of light out of the room.

Once you select the rug you can select the other furnishings and accessories.

Window treatments are the last item to consider.

I agree with Patricia that sheets will work fine for the privacy issue for now.

Don’t rush to buy drapes until the room is close to done. You may regret it. Long drapes like the ones you will need are not going to be cheap.

I want the curtains to open up the space..

How do curtains open up a space? Curtains look incredibly odd to me on this window. I'd brainstorm other privacy options.

Could you build a faux wall fro the bottom of the arch to the floor with recessed panels on the face. Then the drapes can hid behind them when the drapes are drawn off the windows. If you dont need privacy, a more shear fabric could work for when the drapes cover the windows.

The faux panel would be on each side of the window mimicing the window panels out from the wall far enough To allow a rod and curtain behind it. This could save you some fabric costs because then you only need to drape the window. If you dont need drapes then the two panels could be enough. You could insert mirror into each recessed panel to make it look even more like your windows and move light around the room at night.

The faux panel would be on each side of the window mimicing the window panels out from the wall far enough To allow a rod and curtain behind it. This could save you some fabric costs because then you only need to drape the window. If you dont need drapes then the two panels could be enough. You could insert mirror into each recessed panel to make it look even more like your windows and move light around the room at night.

Personally, I would not do long drapery on this wall at all. It will emphasize a tunnel look. The views through this window look very nice. Perhaps mount solar shades for privacy but I would highlight the lovely shape of the overall window. That would “open” up the space. You can get paper temporary shades at Lowe’s pretty cheap to give you privacy at your lower levels for now. Figure out colors you love to start developing a color palette for this room and whole house. A rug or a large piece of art can inspire other elements so start saving pictures of rooms you love. Note what you like about each picture. Some common themes will emerge. Don’t rush too much. Big project so you don’t want to make expensive mistakes.

Don't hang curtains. The room already appears a milk carton , with furnishings.

Go get a shade that "disappears" when up, for the lower portion only or with a remote control and stop short of the arched transom.

You don't sit at the ceiling : )