Need window treatment ideas for large 'picture window'

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It faces south and is in our living room. Currently have a window scarf that offers no privacy.  Would love affordable alternatives.

Sue A · Answer

I love my top down/bottom up blinds I found at JCP years ago! We just drop the top down to let in light, but have privacy from the neighbors. Then when we want full-on light in the house, we just pull the blinds all the way up. We'll never go back to any other window treatments because we have these options:)

Paula McCarthy · Answer

I agree with Sue A, we just installed these with a translucent fabric so when the shades are partially or all the way up or down - for privacy or light control - you still get a light filled room - but a diffused light. I got mine at Home Depot and custom matched the to my woodwork.

Ron DeMattio · Answer

Something else I used in another house with a big window- I had a large canvas that I had painted on (not framed). Tacked to a long 1x2. I put L hooks on the side of the frame at a halfway point and all the way up. When I wanted privacy at night, I just lifted the 1x2-canvas and set it on the top hooks, and during the day, I set it on the halfway point so I had light, privacy AND the light shining through the canvas made the painting pop. 
You can do the same with lattice or thin trim/moulding at the top and a fabric you like...a money saver would be to look at shower curtains! There are some cool fabrics out there and I think the standard size is 54 x 78. I'd stay away from the plastic ones though! :-)
You can do something similar by stretching and stapling canvas/fabric on a frame big enough to cover the window and manually raise and lower it...it's pretty light. If you're creative, you can paint on the canvas without using gesso. Let the paint soak into the fabric, then cover with a clear coat on both sides. It is a nice stained glass effect ,so your window becomes a piece of art.

Margolynluvsu · Answer

You probably get a lot of sun like I do. The glare and damage to wood floors, carpeting,and furniture. To cut the glare down and cover bad scenic view, I stenciled the window with a plastic lace tablecloth. I then added sheers over it for a softer look and feeling.

Kathe · Answer

Sue A. - I also have the top down bottom up shades on my bay windows, love them

Johnavallance82 · Answer

Full length Nets or Voile. Come in white cream plus many other colours and designs.

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