What kind of curtains/blinds for large windows?
We're putting in new carpet and getting a new couch, so I want to update the window treatments in my living room at the same time. I don't know anything about my options. The windows are 108" x 71", and the inset area around the old aluminum frames is metal. I think I can screw into them, if inset blinds are recommended. My room is only 11.5 feet from the windows to the opposite wall, so I hesitate to put up something that sticks out any farther than what I have now. We like having the light during the day, although we don't always love being on full display to the neighbors. So something light filtering makes sense. But we also watch TV in this room, so we need the ability to make it darker, too. Is there a magic solution for me? Like an inner blind with some cute room darkening panels? The window is so wide that I don't know what kinds of blinds would work in the space. Budget maybe around $500 unless the perfect option is just so great that it's worth spending more. Thank you!
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