You want one pair on each window. There's too much space between the windows to just put one panel on each.

Two panels per window will entirely cover the wall space in between. Do you think that is preferable?

One pair on each window. If you're making them, be sure it is 1 1/2 times the width of the window.

It shouldn’t cover the entire wall space. What width is the window including the molding? About 34 - 35”? Then the rod should be 10” wider total. Not each side.

If you don't want to cover the wall, have you considered a fabric faux roman shade?

I was thinking the drapes would add some softness and subtle color to my walls. They look so bare when I see photos of the room. Also, I'm considering a faux roman shade type valance with a roller shade for the patio door to the left.

You need a pair on each window.

So it seems everyone thinks a pair per window. I purchased enough fabric to do so but I'm not convinced it will work. At least I can try one panel and see how it goes. I really don't want to give up the wall space or cover the windows.

I found a few images of one panel per window in similar type situations.

My first thought was roman shades.

I wondered about the space that will behind the door..do you want curtains crunched when the door opens..will it block the door being open wide? Maybe roman shades are a better option and will save all your wall space.

The side door to the left doesn't get opened all the way, or all that often Hopefully it will be okay.

A pair for each window....seeing pictures of the curtains on just one side looks unfinished to me.

I think that your inspiration pictures are gorgeous. Is that oversize chair going to stay between the windows? If so is that why you want the curtains to just go to one side? Try it and see how it looks

The loveseat will eventually go and will be replaced with one or two chairs of some sort. I also have a secretary that might work in that space.

I really want a finished and pulled together looking room. I don't have the funds to get all new furniture at the moment and I'm also working on a fireplace project for the same room. The fabric was marked down for next to nothing so I bought all they had and will have enough to do four panels plus some smaller valance/roman shades for other windows.

I just feel like whenever I photograph the space it looks so much larger and bare than what it is in real life. I really think four panels will be too much, but from my photographs it doesn't appear that way.

You don't need to make each panel 54" wide. The total width of each PAIR should be enough to cover the window entirely when closed.

I don't know that I've ever seen panels less than 50" or so wide, but I'm not an expert on curtains. I am planning on lining the panels and maybe even an interlining.

Can you show us a picture of the fabric? Fabric choices can make a huge difference in the overall look.

You must be an experienced seamstress; I envy you. I've never attempted anything more than simple panels. Would love to see your fabric.

I've sewn quite a bit and, in fact, I teach sewing at the middle school and high school level. I've never attempted drapes before, but they seem less fussy than apparel. Guess I'll find out.

So the fabric...I'm almost embarrassed to admit I shamelessly stole it from another post. I was looking up plaid curtains and came across a fairly recent GW post where someone suggested this fabric. I immediately liked it and started considering it for curtains. When I realized how inexpensive it was ($2.24 a yard!) I just went ahead and bought all they had in stock, something like 28 yards.

I hope I like it! It should fit with the English country, creams and off white look I'm going for. It's 100% cotton, described as a durable drapery fabric. Still deciding on how many panels and what sort of heading.

LOL I sewed curtains for three homes--with only the education a middle school FACS teacher passed on. You will do fabulously!!!

I made drapes for the first time last year, and it was so much fun. And they look beautiful in my room. For lining I used Roc-lon Special Suede Drapery Lining White. It gave my panels beautiful body.

You want a pair of panels for each window, one width of fabric for each panel. It will not take up much wall space at all.

What did you end up doing? Do you have a finished pic? I know I’m three years late to this post 😂