I checked the sizes again and the next width up is 1 1/8" so it would be 1/4" larger. The 1 1/8" has a bolder appearance after the screens are put on the windows so I think that is why I like it. Most window show rooms only show the 7/8 or 5/8 on windows and the 1 1/8 on doors. So I drove around today and found a few houses. window from outside The top two photos are 1 1/8" wide grills. I like these but these are on bigger houses then mine, although window sizes are close. And show best with top sash only grills. House that has original 5/8 on left and 1 1/8" on right two windows 7/8" grill top and bottom I think this one looks too small and spaces are too long and narrow. I will have some 4 across if I leave them 7/8 that's why I am wondering if I should go up to the 1 1/8" and make them 3 across. Opinions please, I am down to the wire.

Cat_mom, you give me too much credit on my kitchen...that was definitely the result of a group effort with the kitchen forum. I actually am quite lacking in the decor department. I always have no idea what to do or where to start, but with a few suggestions I can tell what I like. I don't think I have bad taste (but who does?), but the trouble is I have no creativity or vision. I am very relieved that you all are suggesting doing a WT type for the sliders and the door-sized window, and giving me permission to do something else with the little windows on the side of the room. The thing is my husband really wants to be able to make the room DARK, so I fear bamboo or wood blinds would leak too much light. The original plan was to do blackout cellular shades (which would have to be white to comply with husband) but after seeing the samples, they just seem so papery-plain. What about hanging a slightly patterned sheer over cellulars to soften them and give a translucent option? I could do the same for all of the windows in the room, or I could do the little windows that way, and the big windows with the same sheer, but with an opaque lined curtain instead of a cellular. One last question for now about the big window & slider...if we do cellular shades on them, the sliders would have vertiglide with the grooves vertical, and the big window right next to it would have regular horizonal grooves. Wouldn't that look funny?

Beautiful space. Do you get lots of light in from that window? The cabinets are dark and I think natural light would be wonderful so keep the coverings on the light side, not the heavy rich stuff of the early 90s. A window shade or curtain should have a bit of space. If you are buying something from Smith Nobel, JCP, Macy's or some such place they will have specific instructions for mounting. I do not believe it will rub the paint off. There will be a bit of damage to the walls as screws into the wall will need to be puttied when you take down curtains later. My favorite place for window covering is Calico corners... Have you visited a shop? They are so much fun. Here is a link http://www.calicocorners.com/ I like fabric as fabric can really soften a space. Although if you love bamboo or woven shades that can be nice too. Here are some visual ideas...

On the windows with the blinds, I would put faux roman shades in a pretty fabric. Look on etsy. You could do 1 rod with 1 wide or 3 individual shades on the triple window. Hang the rod about 4-5 inches above the window. I would leave the slider, or you could put a wood cornice over it.