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Need help with window coverings- triple windows in a bedroom

3 years ago

Hello, I’m looking for advice on what type of window coverings to put here. It is a teen’s bedroom. There are so many choices out there. There’s also a window seat, for which I will eventually have a cushion made. Would you take this into consideration too? Thank you for any help! (The white cabinetry is in the room too, across from the three windows).

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Steph H
Original Author

3 years ago

I ended up getting roller shades. I think they will do the trick. At least they match the cabinets and were not crazy expensive. My son didn’t object so that’s a win. Thanks for helping me.

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apple_pie_order
3 years ago
What you have is a perfect fit with the window seat. Are you thinking of adding curtains or replacing the shades with new shades?
Steph H
Original Author
3 years ago
What is currently up there are just temporary/paper shades 😇 We had honeycomb shades there before which were very similar but my son “mistreated” them and they would not go up and down. I was thinking of replacing the shades. So I thought honeycomb (even though he broke those before), roller shades, Roman shades, or maybe even wooden blinds. He does not want curtains and he does not want a single shade all the way across (even though I tend to think a single shade would look nice). Thank you!!
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One of the 5 windows in my office has its right drape panel a bit behind a secretary desk in here. It doesn't bother me, but you may feel otherwise. My roller shades block the sun and gives me total privacy if I choose to close them at night. My shades cover the full glass part of my windows, but not the outside trim. My windows are standard double hung, and yours appear to be sliding windows. If you do get shades, no matter what material type, and close them at night (just an assumption on my part) wouldn't you need to raise them in order to open the window if you choose to? Would that bug you at all? I may be prejudiced toward drapes, as I make them myself and love fabrics, so change them more often than others might. Here is a pic that I found online with a window similar to yours that may help you decide.
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Olivia- answering your question-I guess what you had originally is what I like. Navy curtains straight down. Skip the valance, would be great if you got rid of those wood blinds, but I understand if its a no go zone. Can I suggest room darkening curtains, they work well with blocking sunlight in the mornings. I did this in my room, just to avoid the whole blind thing and when I open the curtains the full window is exposed and lets in all the light. Agree with doods- longer rod, fuller curtains ( wider in size ). I have had 2 curtain panels stitched together to make a wider curtain before.. Not too high curtain rod setting either. Maybe a little puddling on floor to give it that romantic feel. Navy curtains I like, nice contrast against the lighter wall. Is that gold ( yellow ) in that artwork? ..so maybe add some gold accent in the room, either in throw blanket or throw pillow. Good luck!
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Is the arched window a concern? Do you need light and noise control from it as well? If the answer here is yes then plantation shutters are what will need to go with. Due to your sloped ceiling you won't be able to install a rod above that window or a woven shade on that window. Additionally if privacy is a concern a woven shade generally has an open closed mentality. Meaning if you want any view or light in then they have to be pulled open. They do make top down versions but regardless they will always leave part of the window uncovered to get any light it. A shutter will allow you to angle the louvers to keep people from seeing in but still get light in the room during the day. You answer here is the shutter and then if you need a truly black room for sleep install black out drapery with the plantation shutters. That said there are other options.
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apple_pie_order
3 years ago
How old is your son now? Some kids don't have a lot of patience with inconvenient things. If you keep the paper blinds for a few years, you will be far from the only parent using that solution.
Steph H
Original Author
3 years ago
He’s 15. But the paper blinds are very annoying, because you have to use little plastic clips to raise them...
apple_pie_order
3 years ago
Thanks for info. I'd go with lightweight accordion pleated fabric shades. Less expensive than cellular shades. They'll look like the paper shades but will have a lift mechanism. This is one type you cut to fit the width: https://www.amazon.com/Trim-at-Home-Cordless-Pleated-Filtering-Shade/dp/B0126ETORC
kiffkat
3 years ago
Since your son doesn’t want curtains, I would go with the wooden blinds. They’re durable and low maintenance, you could do white or natural wood. Either wood look nice, especially if you add a cushion to that window seat.
Steph H
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks I’m getting a bunch of samples and will go from there. :)

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