Transom windows in bedroom

last year

Hello, looking for ideas for window treatments for the transom windows. We need to do outside mount since they are almost flush with the frame. Those are just the temporary blackout shades there now. I plan to remove the skinny curtain rods and might replace the panels. I would appreciate any help!

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Mrs. Beasley
last year
Are you hoping to cover the two little windows because of the light creeping in? Are you worried about privacy? If you’re okay with a little bit of natural light coming in, you could try a peel and stick window treatment. It would always stay the same, but could be something simple looking like seeded glass, or more complex like a stained glass look.
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arcy_gw
last year
You have an interesting space there. Is that the only spot for the bed? You are blocking a door so not using it to get to the deck? Do you use those curtains for privacy/light blocking or are they just there to frame the windows? I think it's working for the space and satisfies the different needs of a door vs a window covering. #1 The panels need hemming. Because you have only blacked out the two transoms it appears you close the panels. A large valance across the entire room proud of the transoms would hide your curtain rods (not sure why you are not happy with them) but then you would never see the transoms. Is that what you would prefer--they just not be there? The roman shades would do the same since there's no room above the transoms. You have a ceiling that will compete with any added architectural detail like a wood valance would be...
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housegal200
last year
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@Mrs. Beasley made a great suggestion--decorative window film on the transoms to let some light in while offering privacy. This is from window film company:

https://artscape-inc.com/products/window-film-frosted-glass-clouds

Do consider a dreamy horizontal art work over the bed--sky, moon, sunset to echo the outdoor sky visible in the windows.

Also consider simple wall sconces instead of the oversized lamps blocking the windows and just plain white "blackout" curtains that can be pulled across the windows at nighttime.
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Norwood Architects
last year
Unless the light coming in is intrusive would recommend not covering the transoms.
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dedwards516
Original Author
last year
Thank you for all the comments and suggestions. I should have specified that at certain times of the year, the light does come in, so looking to block that light. I like the idea of simple wall sconces instead of the lamps.