Need opinions on window treatments for new windows
In November, we had new windows installed and still have nothing on these new windows in the living room. I am considering using some type of woven shade, but am concerned about the projection and amount of stacking we might have, depending on the kind of shade. There is about 2 1/4" of depth for an inside mount and the inside measurement for the height is 69". The windows on the far right and far left are casements. The other two are fixed. If we used some kind of woven shade, would you use 1) 2 equal sized shades, 2) a larger shade for the two middle windows and a smaller shade on the right and left or 3) 4 equal sized shades? The total inside width for the 4 windows is 121". Thanks for your help.
One other note - we will probably not be keeping the sofa in front of the window.
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bac717
4 years agoBefore we replaced the windows, we had 3 fixed windows there with HD Silhouettes and stationary panels. I'm not sure I would open and close panels much at all and think I would prefer the light filtering option of some kind of woven shade. Maybe something like this, but more light filtering like the second picture, but with out the "stripes".
I'm mainly trying to decide how many shades to use at the 4 windows.
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4 years agoHey There:
Your windows are perfect for narrow depth bottom up top down honeycomb shades. You will have 4 shades that will keep the look of the window including the trim. So inside mount installation is the way to go. The shades are only 1 inch in depth with not strings across the glass nor a fixed header...
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4 years agoThe more shades the more options you have for light/privacy control. I would recommend 4. Woven woods do create a lot of stack when up. So you lose much of your window.
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