Window Treatment Suggestions Please
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Since it's a south-facing wall o' windows, direct sunlight will not be an issue. So, if privacy is also not an issue, I would just use valances in order to get as much sunlight as possible. If privacy is an issue, use toppers on the top and half curtains on the bottom half.
For the bedroom, I would take the toppers to the top of the ceiling, so it would look like there is a full window instead of this dinky half window. Because this window is so high up, privacy is not an issue. Send after pics. This is a beautiful home with a beautiful canvas.
IF his taste is contemporary, the simple verticals are a good base. Otherwise the next step "up" would be plantation blinds but they would be extremely pricey. Another thought is pleated blinds from the bottom up.
Replace with anything but wooden slat blinds. You matter how much you clean. They always appear dusty. They are dust magnets.
Doesn't matter if odd sized or not. All mine are funky sizes except the slider in the kitchen to the back yard. I did double rods with sheers underneath and curtains on top. Do a room at a time, I have had excellent luck at Target - wait for a sale which they have every few weeks. Or Bed Bath & Beyond and use the 20% off coupons. Walmart used to have a decent textile section but they did away with most of it when they remodeled to do all the food, but in other areas they have a decent selection.
Usetension rods on the inside of the window to hang curtains.
Is your son going for the mid-century modern look in his new mid-century home? I would sure pick a more modern ceiling fan. The bedroom window, I have the same thing and I used non-adhesive decorative window film. It comes in all kinds of patterns from stained glass to leaves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69axemMuM3g I used... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HJG363G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Living room windows depend on furniture style and taste. If he is going mid-century here are some reference photos... https://www.google.com/search?q=pictures+of+mid-century+window+treatments&client=opera&hs=Hoj&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwimxt3sn9zVAhXkzlQKHVhuCyYQ7AkIgQI&biw=1366&bih=629
Darn I hate when the wrong link turns up... https://www.google.com/search?q=pictures+of+mid-century+window+treatments&client=opera&hs=Hoj&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwimxt3sn9zVAhXkzlQKHVhuCyYQ7AkIgQI&biw=1366&bih=629
i have the same windows in my bedroom. I put room darkening roller shade and then just valence. The living room well the vertical blinds are coming back!
I like how they dressed all these windows the same though they are different sizes. https://www.houzz.com/photos/718176/Traditional-Living-Room-traditional-living-room-orange-county
Love this too.....https://www.houzz.com/photos/235528/1512-Dolphin-Terrace-beach-style-bedroom-los-angeles
https://www.houzz.com/photos/352892/Enviable-Designs-Inc-traditional-living-room-vancouver
https://www.houzz.com/photos/442180/Traditional-Dining-Room-traditional-dining-room-nashville
I used room darkening drapes !
I'm kind of surprised that someone who can decorate as nicely as your son, needs advice on the windows! I understand you to say that the windows in the living room get light from the south, Is that correct? What kind of view does he have out the l.r. windows? How much need for privacy? Long plantation shutters would be elegant and very flexible. The d.r. part window can be treated differently. In the bedroom with its uneven window, something should be done to extend the window (even if only pretend) to create balance. (white moulding to make another "window" would work, just leave the wall blank and then add curtains, shades, shutters, Roman shades etc. Just a comment on valances. IMHO most rooms need greater verticality. In a long run of windows, like in his l.r. a valance just makes the ceiling seem even lower. It might be nice to adds some pattern in his living room as long as it isn't too wild or dominant. A nice geometric print, not too dark could be good for curtains or draperies.
I recently visited a house with similar windows as the ones in your son's living room and they had installled ceiling to floor pleated sheers that covered the entire area but could be open to provide access out. The hardware was not visible and it made quite a statement. I think in the bedroom I wouse stick to plantation shutters like the ones below.
Have him check out the IKEA Kvartal Curtain System. Easy to install and a good variety of panels for a great look.
A home designer sugguested this when I wanted to ditch my vertical blinds.
There is a few ways first a large tailored valance with side sweeps panels that cover two windows on each side and the rest open but the dinning room window needs to match that fabric being its an open floor concept. I think mustard and red would be a good color choice. Second plantation stutters stunning with tailed valance. Third hang panel for each window being separate. I have photos
He should get some Kilz Max primer to do all the walls and ceiling. It one of the only things that seals that odor in. I used to manage an apartment complex and we primed everything, cause once that nicotine is in the walls it will keep exuding out. We also ripped all carpeting and drapes out. To wash the walls for prep, go to Dollar Tree and get the Awesome Orange in the half gallon, and a bottle of the degreaser for stubborn spots.
Thanks, Barb. He is painting the room gray, so he would have to go with different colors. Your pictures are so helpful!
For the bedroom try panels making it appear larger and here are another few photos. The first photo would be stunning in that room Being how your son has his furniture arrangement!
I'm not much for curtains, but in the living room I have a large bay window that I needed covered at night for privacy, I attached vintage curtain rod brackets, then used metal piping with metal curtain rings with clips to hang your basic painters drop cloth. So easy to open and close and looks similar to Barb's photo above.
Thanks for your suggestions, Sstockdale60. I'll check out the vintage look online.
Lovely house! I hope he chooses his family's favorite colors for some rooms. To walk in and see a color you love makes you feel welcome and safe. Best wishes 😇
Further to what another reader wrote, about creating a ;bedroom) fake window: I've seen this done on basement windows - extend the window moulding further down the wall and create the illusion of a larger window. Dress the actual window with a blackout roller or other choice, then dress the entire fake window as you like. Just makes for more traditional balance. Lucky guy to have such helpful parents. Nice home, too.
Thanks, Susan. I really appreciate the suggestions for how to make everything look larger. That will be helpful, especially in the smaller bedrooms.
My son Kevin is the same, and he knows it. Luckily, my DIL is more decisive and she presents only a few choices. As I do with my husband! My Kevin is an artist and a procrastinator.he wants things perfect, but has a hard time deciding what perfect is. Nest wishes on your son's house.
http://www.brylanehome.com/decor/Triad-Faux-Silk-Grommet-Curtain.aspx?PfId=117231&DeptId=15286&ProductTypeId=1&ppos=47&Splt=0&StyleNo=1473
Oh I'm so happy and I look forward to seeing the finished project, I do a lot of friends of friends, co-workers and family home make overs and of course wedding venue's. They say I missed my calling.
on the living rm.... unless privacy is a big issue i would take down the blinds... out of style.. do nothing... move the couch in front of the windows ...bank chairs on either side of the couch... this would fill up the rm nicer..... on the bedrm. --hang ceiling to floor drapes on both windows,,, extend the one window with the same size drapery rod as the double window... this would give the illusion of a larger window on ea wall... leave bed same position but turn the chest of drawers onto the wall with the window... this would balance out the area.... good luck... have fun
Plantation shutters on the bottom of the living room windows would give privacy but still allow plenty of light to brighten the room.
i would love to see a photo of the placement of where the tv is for better furniture design
Use Queen or King Flat sheets as Temporary drapes.. My mom used them for her sliding glass doors and they look fine... especially on the South side of the house where the sun really gets Hot coming through the large picture window.
Pretty sheets hung with ring clips or if not too tall beautiful shower curtains. Even painted drop clothes if he's artistic
A trick,as the picture above reflect's verticals look great , but are dated . the trick is to recess them. This can be done by buying the standard 6 ft patio blinds which are about $30 each, and disassemling them and customizing them to your opening. if you pay for this it is pricey, it is simple, you will need a cut off saw & a file, a drill. not hard, takes about 45 minutes per opening. advantage is no dust, looks modern
I love sliding panels. They're a great modern alternative to blinds and drapes.
The room darkening & valances up to the ceiling are both good idea. Add floor length curtains & VOILA!
I have a whole wall of glass on the south side of my house. We are very shaded in the summer so I can use sheers & I have one dark curtain where the windows are separate. I had to buy 14 sheers to cover the whole wall. Then have room darkening panels on a rod if needed.
Window treatment business owner here. As a designer and being in the business for over 30 years, PLEASE do not use verticals, "toppers", wooden blinds, or valances. These all scream 80s and 90s! Hire a professional to provide some options for drapes.
Actually, I'd take everything down - and leave all window treatments off. You have a beautiful view - why hide it? South side? Plant a fast growing shade tree outside the window.
The wall on the right could use some balance. Hang pictures to mimic the length , width, of the Windows on left side.
If you really want window treatments there, use a very short valance. Unless direct sunlight is a problem, I would follow Sal85902's suggestion and leave them open.
Shutters might look good! You could fold them back out of the way, when not required or leave in lace and adjust them according to the light or leave them half folded like a room divider.