We had Silhouettes in our last Philly house and I didn't love them. Do people not like those wood slat blinds anymore? Have they gone out of vogue? I do like the idea of a fabric blind a lot. Hopefully we can find some options that will work with the paint color. So hard!! Graywings - the paint color is Wedgewood Gray - we've used it before (with wood blinds now I think about it) and love the color. This is the 3rd house we've had a Wedgewood Gray bedroom in. We're such creatures of habit. Lol. Here it is in our Hoboken house. Do you like it with these blinds? Or not enough color?

Thanks. The hood is a ge monogram (model# ZV750SY). It was kind of an impulse buy and some people have mentioned it might be underpowered (I think it's 370 cfm) but it seems to wok fine and we like how it looked (anything is better than what I had in my bachelor apartment --which was ZERO ventilation). Someone asked about the floors. They are a pre-finished maple. They do seem to show dust/scratches more since they're on the darker side, but when they're clean they look awesome.

We have beautiful as do you and I have found that this type allows to show off the trim without leaving much damage in the process. It's very similar to a standard old fashioned rod, but with a new twist. Litterally. It's a combo tension rod that protrudes out like a standard rod by twisting into place and holding with small hooks. I've linked to Kirsh's site below. Wal Mart carries these for about four or five dollars each. They also carry one with finials like this one below for just under ten dollars. It comes in other finishes too. Here is a link that might be useful: Second picture from the bottom.

I don't like the idea of a shade over the transom. it's a beautiful window. what about a type of glass inlay, stained glass or a leaded glass? they make it to fit those dimensions and you install it w/a special caulk to hold it in place. I did one w/our bathroom window. yours could look something like this you could have any design you want, just showing an example. I think it would look way better than covering it. if you want the name of someone, let me know, I have a girl on Etsy who makes custom stained glass/beveled glass. i've also seen these faux iron covers for transoms if you really don't like the transom, another option would be to have it removed and covered w/drywall. I like the idea of blinds. roman blinds, woven woods, silhouettes shades, etc. these are cellulars and come in a ton of colors/sizes (blinds.com) decide which look you like, and then go from there. beautiful room w/all of the light. I would do a nice potted plant in the corner of the two windows you could also do the plant, woven wood blinds, and some white drapes like so: I wouldn't bother w/shades on the door unless someone in the house behind you can see right in.