I would hang decorative rods length of each set of doors halfway between top of door molding and ceiling. Drape one set on each side of fireplace. choose a colorful modern style geometric soft print with a pop of color. like vertical waves. Looks like u may have blue hues in stonework if so try to use a blue tone this will warm up your room which is a beautiful space but just a little too monochromatic

Do you have any photos showing this? I'm a visual person and scared of patterns. I do tend to be monochromatic but want to do something that stands the test of time. This also is the front entrance room to my home.

Anna basking lattimore design shady grove family room is a great example on houzz. Sorry can't copy and paste on I pad still learning!

Hi Marci - I think panels will work nicely here. I can see how pattern next to the pattern of the stone might be a little challenging without help. Bottom banding or simple accent trim might be easier to consider. If you concentrate on texture, rather than color and pattern, something raw linen toned looks like it has lots of complementary tones in teh stone, upholstery etc. You need something with visual weight - not a sheer. Velvet would stand up to the stone well and so would a heavyweight linen. http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod190091
http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod190091&categoryId=cat230052 in sand?
You can always take an accent color from your upholstered chair / room and buy a wide grosgrain ribbon and have someone sew trim onto store bought curtains on the leading edge to personalize. I'd carry one of those cushions into the store with me and look at the drapery colors next to it. If it works as a neutral next to the accent chair upholstery it will fit nicely into the room. A lighter warm neutral would be my guess because of the color of the walls. .

Restoration hardware makes some nice scale hardware (watch for the annual sale) that connects together and still expands / contracts to get your exact length. Simple end finials on the outside, pipe to stone on inside with end cap. The primary challenge is where to place the support brackets so that panels can hang and move where you want them. I would panel both ends, but use double panels on the outside ends so you can pull them across the sidelight and the door from the outside as need be. then the support would sit on the margin between the hardware side of the door and the next sidelight.

Libradesigneye. I love the thought of a trim of some sort and my mental image is most similar to your ideas. Would you stop the rod at the far edge of the outside doors or extend past? How about a mantle too?

Jeffrey brooks..thank you for your ideas. I would love something on the fireplace. I was thinking a mantle and something. Art or mirror. What do you think?

If you want the panels to clear the windows when open, you need to add 1/4 to 1/3 of the total window width to take care of the stack back. The type of drapery rod you use is critical to proper operation. The drapery rod should be mounted using the 60/40 rule. It appears that you have approximately 20" between the crown and the top of window frames, so I would mount the rod at 8" (if that clears the vent or speaker that is on the right side of the fireplace) above the window frame.

I am guessing that the span for each window is at least 9'. If so, your rod would extend another 2 1/2' to 3'. Pick a fabric and color that is classic (not trendy) because your best look will be custom and would require at least 35 to 40 yards of fabric. With fabric and lining prices in addition to labor and hardware, you will want something you can live with for a very long time. Invest in quality fabrics and high quality fabrication.

If you do not want the expense of panels (draperies), roman shades at each window and on each door could be quite lovely at a fraction of the cost. They are also very classic and can be quite classy.

Thanks Connie! I had roman shades and panels done. Custom. And couldn't stand it! An expensive learning lesson as to what I do not like! Now I am doing this. Again. And want to love it! So u think bar should extend 2-3' past the doorframes?

I am just guessing on your dimensions, but if I were doing this for you, I would suggest clearing the outer frame so that you maintain the symmetry of the window configurations when the draperies are open. The amount of stack is determined by the type of drapery rod, drapery heading style, and to some extent the weight of the fabric.

Thanks Connie! How would clearing the frame make a difference with the symmetry? I am confused. :/

I think woven wood shades installed on each individual window/door would look good here. Maybe add a decorative panel on each end if you need panels. Functioning panels on these windows would require a boat load of fabric and expensive traversing rods.--don't use cheap traversing rods on these windows, you will NOT be happy with them.
What was it out romans/panels that you did not care for?

The color was too busy for me. Chose the wrong fabric, function was not easy. Just want something simple and soft. Warm and inviting. Something that will stand the test of time.

I did not mean to confuse you:( I meant the symmetry of the window banks themselves. The bank on the left would stack left, and the right bank stack right. Clearing the entire casing would keep the symmetry of the window casings intact, instead of showing only the top and one side of the casing when the drapery panels would be open. I hope this helped to clarify the symmetry issue.

I understand connie elaine's point - hang the rod high and wide enough so that when the curtains are open, the trim and door panels are shown - your drapery will bookend the window on the outside like the stone does on the inside. Which is why you need an earthy stone color that echos the warm neutrals in the stone . . linen -ish.

I believe this is the model I am going to go with. Does this look right? Sorry I am still confused. And wondering thoughts on a type of linen. Been to fabric store 4 times now. There are so many options!! How does one decide?

You have more room on the fireplace side than I assumed. You know what they say about assuming:)

Robert Allen's Modern Felt is a wonderful fabric that is both soft and functional. It is 50% linen and 50% polyester, so it is durable and has a nice 'hand' for drapes. It comes in eleven color ways. I am attaching images (Amber, Natural, and Ivory) and hope you are able to see the texture. It is very nice.

Like floor

Thank you all for your advice! I think I like the woven roman shade with possibly inner and outer sheer panels. Similar to the pic below. Do you think this would work?

If you go with woven romans, you need to hang them high - near ceiling so they are up out of the way most of the time for opening the doors. I'm not a fan of sheers next to something that is visually heavy like your stone - it will always feel unbalanced. So, though these are pretty, I don't think they are best for you -

How would a roman shade be done close to a ceiling? I am confused

I recommend panels from Ballard Designs or Restoration Hardware -- a variety of linens and burlaps -- also there are some shops on ETSY that offer linen, duck or burlap panels as well

Roman shades can be hung on the doors themselves, but they swing around and get a lot of wear and tear - also always cut light out of your room and you need natural light here. You hang romans on the wall above the doors and then they drop over them at night - I don't think it is a great idea but if you love them that may be the best approach in this room.

As ceilings go higher, decorating wall space is a major design focus, accented perfectly with old vintage windows and architectural artifacts from India. Jharokhas are old terrace windows and make great wall art with their unique carvings and iron accents. Rooms with high ceilings feel more spacious and open, create your very own wall art playing with Banjara tapestries and Kutch pillow shams making a collage of color and texture. Using the frame of old Haveli doors accent the hallway and give the room Hacienda style architectural design. In this Spanish Hacienda style living room, wall height demands large furniture and an oversized mantle accented with antique corbels and intricate carvings.
www.mogulinterior.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/9745860

I think adding a mantle is the wrong approach in your case. Because the room is so open, unless you’re intention is to arrange seating there.

2014 dilemma, folks. I'm sure the window treatments are in place by now.