Thank you @Patricia Colwell Consulting. Walking through this new neighborhood, I've noticed that most if not all, have left the top of the window undressed. I called to revise my order but because of the holiday, they are closed. I'll try again tomorrow. I do hope that if I cannot, it will not be unattractive. I have taken another photo and replaced the original. This room is in the process of being furnished. The sofa and rug are newly purchased. There is a TV on the wall across from the sofa. I'm looking for a new console for below the TV. The floor lamp is just there to give light right now. The size of the room is 12' x 11' 3". I hope this is helpful as I would really appreciate your assistance.

Fully lined panels hung just above the window that go to the floor should do you. No reason for the blinds then. Keep it simple. I think you are wondering about the "transom" look--and frankly it took me awhile to even notice it so just treat the window as if it's not there..it's not obvious enough to hang a rod at the gap then shade just the top glass grids.

@arcy_gw Thank you for your input. Yes, it is the transom that throws me off. This is a new house and I never had transoms before. I don't quite understand your suggestion when you say treat it as if it's not there, Please explain exactly what you mean. Both you and Patricia suggest hanging the drapes from the very top of the window and that I understand.

I did not cover the transoms in my family room.
Granted I have higher ceilings in here, not sure if that makes a difference..

Thank you @tgb1. Your shades look lovely in your family room.

Thanks Lizzie. I’m not sure I would change your existing order- I like having the transom bare.

In this particular scenario, the shades should go to the top of the window. Then you can layer the shades with floor to ceiling drapes. If you are keeping these shades, then you can do a cornice or valance to cover empty part of window and extend a little higher than window and have drapes under it layered over shades. If you weren't getting these light filtering shades, you could have gone with a roman shade. and no drapes.

@Sorell Interiors Thank you. I wish I posted this question before I ordered the shade. I really like and prefer Roman Shades. I wanted to keep it bright in this room so I went with the light filtering. I am going to try tomorrow to speak with someone about changing the shade.

I had to Google "Zebra Light Filtering Shade." Had no idea someone had come up with this design. If they cannot change your order, you will be able to use thei 100% Satifaction Guarantee after your order arrives (up to 30 days after delivery) if you do not like the zebra look. I would have decided on curtain panel color or pattern before ordering blinds.

@Allison0704 I guess I put the cart before the horse. :((

I'm glad you are reconsidering. I think it should be treated as one window.

Today I was able to change my shade order to cover the entire window. It will probably be at least two weeks before I get it. Then I’d really appreciate advice for the drapes.

Is there going to be a bed? Or is that a sleeper sofa? I would get a larger rug and determine your color palette before asking for advice on drapes.

Here are just a few ideas of window treatments used in bedrooms from designers we follow. Perhaps this will help you with your current dilemma.

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@angelica angeli Thank you for posting these ideas. Once I have the shade installed I’ll post it and then start deciding on drapes.

This is a beautiful view and some light color net and silk double drapes will look so beautiful. Lovely room you have.

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Here is the shade installed. I will not be adding drapes to either side as I thought I might.

This photo is dark I know but for some reason Houzz will not let me access a preferable photo in my Idea Book.