Kitchen Window treatments tie in with family room window treatments?
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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Comments (3)I think window treatments fall into two categories: The Practical: you have too much sun and need some shade because of the glare. You need privacy. The Decorative: many people use window treatments sort of like eyebrow pencil, or putting a scarf on an outfit--it finishes the look. Also, it can be used to add color and/or texture. It sounds like you are more in the "decorative" category. So, if you don't feel it would add to your kitchen in any way, I'd skip it. Plenty of kitchens don't have window treatments and they are beautiful without them....See MoreHelp with window treatment for family room and breakfast area
Comments (8)I have woven wood/bamboo shades through my house. Some are lined, most are not. I can definitely feel a temperature difference with them down. It isn't dramatic, but anything that keeps the sun from bearing down in your living room will help, and I lower them when it's really cold outside. I keep the unlined shades down more often since they aren't room darkening, I don't feel so closed in. I think they would look great with your decor. Mine are all outside mounted because of my double hung windows. I'll try to do a mockup for you to see if you would like them....See MoreWindow treatment for family room
Comments (7)I think they'd look better fuller (I think the height is fine), but if you add additional panels you'll lose a bit more of the view when the drapes are fully stacked open. I'd be tempted to add a panel to each side just to see how it looks though. (I really don't think what you have now is bad at all.)...See MoreFamily Room Lighting & Window treatment help
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PRO3 years agoYour 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.
PRO2 years agoI'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.
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