Thanks for all the comments and compliments :) Ann that's a great suggestion to mount the Roman shades above the window frame - attaching the photo really helps me to visualize
It's true I actually found both the kitchen designer (Cornerstone Kitchens) and the contractor (Twin Lions) here in Vancouver by looking on Houzz. We are so happy with the quality of work from both of them.
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Roman Shades for the kitchen window
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