I would also look into different ceiling installation options because 118" will need at least a couple of middle supports if you installed on the sides.... 96" is a very manageable ht to diy! I have regular sized sliders (that are recessed about the same amount as yours except with a lot of molding around them) that I hung a tension like curtain rod on except it is mounted on both sides... I hung open weave linen sheers on them and almost always keep them pulled to cover just one half... anyway, I couldn't have used the center supports with this rod even if I wanted to because I have the rod hung tight near the top like you need to do-- in my case it works because I only have sheers hanging, so less wt and i don't close them too often, so very little tugging on the rod...

ninegret - that is a good idea w/ the 3 shades. I can ask a store but I'm curious how they would attach since we don't have 3 separate windows, it's one long window. The other issue is the middle window is about 10inches longer than the two outside so would you order one long shade or 3 separate and hang them from the top? I also agree french doors would be nice but we don't want to spend thousands to demo and close off that area and create french doors when there is a door to the 'game room' a couple feet to the left of the couch. It's a very large living room that is completely open to our kitchen and dining room on the other 2 sides and a fire place on the 3rd side so there are no other windows/coverings. It's an odd look that is difficult to figure out how to decorate so I appreciate the suggestions and any further comments. The previous owners had a good thought to enclose the back deck and make it a game room but it's created a little confusion on how to decorate the existing 'former' exterior window.

Older home, we recently took a wall down to give ouselves a larger master bedroom and as a result now have a wall with 3 windows on it, currently with no blinds or curtains on them. We are struggling what will go best with the room. Items to note: we need some privacy as these windows are front facing, we want room darkening for night and light filtering for day. Windows are approx 2 ft wide, 4 ft high and 3 ft apart. Help pls!

Hi, Katie-- I don't necessarily see a Roman shade as an ideal option for either of these spaces. For me, I'd do these windows in a cordless white wood blind treatment with an inside mount. In the style I use most often (https://www.lowes.com/pd/LEVOLOR-2-in-Cordless-White-Faux-Wood-Blinds-Common-35-in-Actual-34-5-in-x-72-in/50260811), an external header is included that would help act as a headrail on your windows that lack full trim but do have traditional muntins and sills. This touch should help lend a little additional architectural character to your existing shaker cabinets and millwork throughout both spaces. Unfortunately it doesn't really look like there's adequate room to either side of your fireplace flanking windows for drapery panels to stack off, but, if so, that would be an excellent addition to the space where you could use your oasis linen fabric to create emphasis and add a bit of softness in an additional layer for depth. For a time, I'd try to live with the slider undraped, as it looks like the only place to stack off drapery there would be to the left of the opening, where you now have several wall switches and is also pet feeding central. :) If privacy there isn't an issue, you may be able to get away with it uncovered and not allow intruding glare into the main TV viewing area, too. It's worth a shot. Cheers!