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Kitchen Window treatments tie in with family room window treatments?

Painted Peggies (zone 6a)

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

Hi all!
I’m a little embarrassed to admit I don’t have any window treatments in my house Other than bedrooms and bathrooms.

I have three angled windows in my kitchen, and similar windows in the adjoining family room. I’d like to have a lot of light on the side of the house, and we don’t need privacy because there’s no one behind us. What should I be thinking about as far as window treatments? Should they be coordinated in some way? I usually tend to go neutral with all my finishes. I think the kitchen may need some color though. We are in the middle of a refresh so the finishes will be similar but neutral. Haven’t decided about the finishes in the family room yet.

Showing the windows as they are today , enjoy the snow!

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decoenthusiaste

3 years ago

Since you have the cranks on the windows and need access to them, I wouldn't put anything there. Valances can be old fashioned and your windows are more contemporary. If I didn't need privacy, I would forego window treatments. The views are nice, but if you don't want to see the deck and its furnishings, try an inside mounted semi-sheer cafe curtain on the tall window. That still allows a view of the trees, but will block the deck and railings from sight. Add color to the kitchen with some colorful hand towels, pot holders, crocks/cookie jars/canisters, a kettle or small appliance. If you limit the items to a few decorative accessories, you can change them out when you feel the mood or the seasons change.

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Comments (9)

Painted Peggies (zone 6a)
Original Author
3 years ago
Do you think either of these options would work?
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Ilove MyLife
3 years ago
I agree with decoenthusiaste. No window treatment needed.
Painted Peggies (zone 6a)
Original Author
3 years ago
In either room? Both face the back yard. The floor to ceiling are the family room windows.
decoenthusiaste
3 years ago
As I said, only to hide the view of the deck and railing if you really hate seeing them from the floor to ceiling window(s.)
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Kimber Feece, A Smith & Noble In-Home Designer
2 years ago
Your view is lovely so you don’t have to do anything but you could consider doing a fabric valance just to add a bit of color.
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I'm not sure what your decor is going to be, but I would add some texture with a woven shade or if you're concerned about the stack at the top of the window you could do a roller shade. If you're thinking you just want to add some softness to the window and really don't need sun control or privacy a nice valance would also look good.
la_la Girl
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FWIW I love the natural light during the day but hate how windows become reflective black boxes in the evening -- I like to pull a textured bamboo shade about 3/4 of the way down at night - I think it really cozies up a room (esp in the winter)
mxk3 z5b_MI
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I don't have window treatments along many of my windows, either, and I'm fine with it -- no one behind me. There's no rule that says every window has to have a covering, and IMO many windows look better without one. Just depends.

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