Thanks Kate! You are right it’s a tough one, I have been thinking of alternatives for a while but looks like my only option is shades or curtains right above the window.

I think if you hung them as high as you can I side that space, it would look good. You might lose a little in width because there isn’t a lot of space on the sides for the curtains the float when open- but that’s a huge beautiful window and I don’t think it would take away from the window.

Ya i was thinking either that or alternate option is having shades and then putting 2 big plants instead of curtains on either side to frame the window. Will have to try both because I can’t envision what would look better. :)

Have you ever considered a window seat in this alcove?

Hi @ratherbesewing. I initially wanted to do that but ended up buying a 10 by 10 foot L shaped sectional which based on my current layout plan will end up blocking the alcove. I could place the sectional such that it doesn’t block the alcove but would block the kitchen instead. But then I am afraid of the flow between kitchen and the living room. Will have to play around with the layout. (Please ignore the furniture in the pictures, these are pictures from the past owner of the house)