Thank you newdawn. But even if they are the roller type that are flat with the "fake" fold? Yes..the drapes are somewhat formal...both being paisley, heavy fabrics, pinch pleated, but no trim, no puddles. Knowing this, would you still go with plain blinds? I'm leaning against bamboo, and more towards wood blinds or canvas roller shade. Son's room is light blue walls, cream trim, khaki/camel accents, some light sage greens...so was thinking of just going with a cream color shade in that room. Actually, that color would easily work in both and I dont want to draw too much attention to the shades...just need them for privacy. Any good sources?

Not sure why the room is coming across as dark. It is hard to photograph due to shooting into the light. I do agree that the blue won't be that noticeable until you get close to the fabric but I really love the trim. I looked at hundreds of fabrics. It was so hard to find something with blue and brown that wasn't too white or cream. I am trying to warm up the room because it is very large and doesn't feel cozy at night (although the new rug is really helping with that). I did get a sample for a pleated shade from Smith and Noble that matched the trim pretty well. I like how the pleated shade would be practically invisible during the day but worry that it might be busy looking at night though when it is down. Any thoughts?

Jerseygirl - Your window is one window? This may be a silly question but how did you use two blinds? Was it in inside mount? How or what did they connect to at the middle of the window? Natal's right about the romans on my doors and I have that white blind in the bathroom. When I finally get around to finishing up the master bedroom I'm going to use a bamboo shade in there. None in the LR because I love the natural light and never want to get into a habit of not opening the blind. The lack of a blind doesn't bother me since I don't sleep there. I don't like that bamboo shades aren't private and liners seem to be a challenge to find. I saw someone suggested using a canvas painters drop cloth to make liners and I'm going to try that for the patio doors. It doesn't bother me if all the blinds in the house match or not from the inside/outside. If I went with 2" blinds I'd want the white because of the dust issue. I'll have to make sure I clean that bathroom blind before company gets here. :) I'm glad to hear you guys think the woven shades will be around for awhile. I think for now I'm going to grab something cheap for the windows and I'll end up changing it out later. - My sister loves that I do this and she normally gets first dibs. ;) Thanks everyone! I'll let you know what I end up with.

What you’re trying to achieve will end up incorporating 3 different types of treatments when all said and done. Simplify- maybe consider doing something like plantation shutters on the windows which would give you tilt options for day and night and give you a nice finished window look. :)