How can I cover the bottom portion of my windows, but not the top?
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I have three windows that face the street that I would like to use blackout curtain material so I can sleep but also open top 1/3 to see th sky when I'm not sleeeping. Any idea will help. Thank you
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Maybe you could get blackout curtains, and then use some decorative privacy film to cover the bottom two thirds of the window. That way, when you want the window open, you can pull back the curtains and expose the top. Here are some ideas of what the window film can look like: https://www.homedepot.com/b/Window-Treatments-Window-Film/Artscape/N-5yc1vZarc3Z6x
You could hang black out curtains low, at the 1/3 mark. Then make a valance out of black out curtains for the top 1/3. Leave the lower curtains closed but pull back the valance when you want the light to enter.
Hi Anmethist,
I do exactly that in my dining room. I have tiered curtains and leave the bottom set closed for privacy but open the top so that I can see the sky and allow the natural light to enter the room. In the past, I've dressed it up a bit by using a valance on the top or full length deep swag curtains that drape from the center to the side. With the deep swag curtains, I use the tiers behind them, again for the privacy. This is the basic idea but these curtains are not your only option. Wishing you the best.
https://www.thecurtainshop.com/54tapapcr.html
Use contact paper for the lower windows to block out visibility and clear contact paper for the uppers to allow the light but obscure vision.
They have pleated shades that come in blackout material. They can be raised or lowered from top or bottom so that you can expose the part of the window you like. My neighbor has your exact situation and uses them...loves them.
You could consider a window film for the bottom of the window and then blackout curtains to open or close. You can purchase the films on amazon and literally just put them up with a little water so their totally removable. They come in lots of different styles too.
Oh my Gosh - that's it! Thank you GrandmasHouseDIY! I've used the film on
my kitchen door, and it works wonderfully. I'm amazed I didn't think of it, but
you really got what Im looking for; some blue sky without seeing neigbors,
or they seeing me... plus black out to sleep! I'm thrilled, and on Amazon right now. Forever gratefull.
Hi! Blinds (dark) such as this will probably work:
https://www.homedepot.com/c/ab/top-down-bottom-up-shades/9ba683603be9fa5395fab904b9811f0
https://www.amazon.com/slp/bottom-up-blinds/eno6sx2wzxmo49t
Dark blinds should do a work :)
You could put up a tension rod for the black out curtains.
Wow! I'm impresed with all your kindness to take the time to assist me
with ideas! Thank you all so very much. This is my first time asking for
help on Hometalkers, and I'm suprised, and delighted with the responce.
Thank you all again!
I made some quick and easy blackout curtains which you can see here: https://www.flippingtheflip.com/2018/04/diy-blackout-curtains.html You can also try some window cling film though those would be more privacy than blackout.
Oh, I just read this Becky. Thanks for the great idea.
If you can put tension rods across the window, just make short curtians hanging from whatever height you like.
Hello Anmethist, you can achieve this with tension rods, one on the lower level for the black out, and one on a higher level that will slide open when you want. I attached a picture so you get the idea I am wanting to show, you can put dark on both, and open at top for daylight
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/918-dawson-tiervalance-set-blue/6000198028129?cmpid=sem_google_en_pla_none_1017206307_78112684003_None&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4feBBhC9ARIsABp_nbV_7-XsDPkiaU3gzoaLyjAerNkQXneAntiT8sieki3qjaGeTQch3QYaApleEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Get adjustable extension rods and put them inside the window frame. If you buy blackout fabric, Use the coupon at hobby lobby or joanns and get it for half price. The best thing about black out fabric, is that you only have to make a top hem. The fabric cuts beautifully and no need for side or bottom hems.
Use/make cafe curtains to cover the bottom half of the windows. Use tension rods to hold them in place.