Since you have blinds for complete privacy & dark when needed, I would suggest sheers. They diffuse enough to give you a fair bit of privacy, as long as you aren't hoping the same is true when the world is dark & you have your lights on. Unless traffic is right at your window, this should work. The only caveat i will add is - buy good quality sheers. There's a world of difference between the $6 per/panel Walmart ones, and the ones you'll find in the $30 - $60 price range. Mine came from Penney's outlet, they're super soft and slinky - not at all like your typical scratchy economy sheer (but I paid about the same price for them). Older pic, but you'll get the idea: And on the depression, ditto what others have said - if you have SAD. Get those neurotransmitters going, and help ward off malillumination. You might want to consider changing your interior bulbs to full spectrum (6500K) bulbs, too.

I wish I could help you...I'm curious what others will have to say since I'm in a similar situation. I keep hearing people talking about caramel colors and wondering if that would look nice against the sage green walls. I know it will help others if you're able to post photos of your room. Astrid

I don't think you need any then. Such beautiful light!

Look at linens, tone-on-tone, solids. Lots of choices. Look at theshadestore.com. You can order free samples of fabrics you like. I would not do 2 panels on your windows they are narrow and the panels would cover the entire area between the windows thus covering your beautiful wainscoting. Your wallpaper and rug are heavy so go for a lighter room brightening window treatment