I'd put bamboo up/down shades on the small windows and go with your fabric of choice for the Drapes for the large window span. I love Blinds.com . Pick your drapes first, then pick shades, different textures add interest to any room.

I think woven wood roman shades can work on the smaller windows with a nuetral, wall colored solid drape on the larger window. Match the wood color to your floors or walls.

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Match the fabrics. keep in mind the scale of any pattern, as those are pretty narrow windows.

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If you want matching fabrics, look at Smith& Noble. Prices are reasonable.

Thanks! The bamboo/wooden shades is an option I may look into. Are there any photos of this combo? Whenever I search it, it shows the wooden shades behind the drapes and not on a separate window.

I do like the look of matching drapes and shades, but custom drapes are so much more than those from a store. I’m getting quotes but am pretty sure it is way more than I’m wanting to pay.

I do that lots of times just use the same fabric for the drapes and the shades. BUy extra drapery panels and get someone to make the romans or just do drapes that wrap around the corner. I really dislike woven wood blinds in bedrooms but we have no idea of your style so maybe at least post pics of the furniture going in ther e. BTW window coverings are best left to be decided after bedding.

I just ordered the bed frame in the first photo and the bedding in the second photo. My style is casual (neutrals and wood grains). We want colors that give the room a light and airy feeling. But we’ll want the window coverings to offer privacy when closed.

Thought… if I find matching fabric Roman shades and drapes, but shades are too long, is that something that a seamstress can easily adjust or is it best to buy extra drapery panels!

I have linen like Ikea drapes, which are great and not expensive so you could buy an extra set for the two windows. If getting a seamstress to sew these, you could ask for everything to be lined, for a fuller look and to block out more light.

Some additional information:

https://www.atlaneandhigh.com/ikea-ritva-curtains/

Probably easiest, but not necessarily cheapest, to buy extra panels of drapery and have custom sized shades/Romans made.

I might be ok with that. What I was trying to avoid is having to make custom drapes. But I didn’t realize i could just buy an extra panel. Is that easier than hemming a Roman shade that is too long?

All depends on what you find that matches and fits. Can you sew or do you have to hire it done? Do you have a seamstress who charges a reasonable rate?

I do not sew (unfortunately). I would need to look for a seamstress and hope that they were reasonable. Since I’m looking for neutral colors (tan, ivory, white)…I think I can find matching drapes/Roman shades at pottery barn, west elm, crate and barrel, or some other place like that. So if that is a possibility, I might be able to just have it hemmed.

I have the emery drapes from Pottery Barn. I know they make Roman shades in the same beautiful fabric.

Oh great! I actually was going to order some swatches of that. They do have Roman shades too. They are too long but I could have them hemmed maybe

You can't hem a roman without taking it apart and remaking.

Oh good to know! So may be better just getting extra fabric and have one made from scratch?

Personally I prefer window treatments to be a solid color, but it depends on what the rest of your bedroom looks like. recently I decided to update my bedroom. I bought curtains and a rug first, and I had a HELL of a time finding good bedding to go with them. Choose bedding first, then choose drapes and rug (or all at the same time). If you wind up with a pattern on that bedspread, then pick accent colors out of that for the rest of the stuff.

So may be better just getting extra fabric and have one made from scratch?

Yep, pretty much. How much longer is it?

My window is about 50.5” long and so I think I need about 55”? I’ll figure out exact measurements once I get to that point. These shades usually come in 64” or 66”

When I used to make romans, I always added extra length in order to add an extra fold or two. This way they didn't look like sheets when all the way down and looks nicer with extra folds when up, too. Since the Pottery Barn's is 64", you might be okay with this size, even tho it's a little off. Might want to compare the price to custom tho. Seems a little pricey for a readymade.

What is the rule of thumb as to hanging height above window?

There really isn't any. It depends. If not under curtains, I like them mounted right above the window or close to it. But with curtains on the larger windows, they might look better in line with the top of the curtains.

Except for the inside mounted ones on the pix I posted, they all seem to be at the same height as the drapery.

Ok, I looked into it and it may just be a little cheaper to buy a panel and have a shade made from that. Now I need to decide if I want to do an inside mount or outside mount. I don’t have any special framing around the window that would look good exposed, but is it a cleaner look to do an inside mount or does it look better having the top of the shade aligned with the curtain? I’m sure it’s personal preference, but would love to hear opinions on it. I’m always so indecisive. Thanks for all of your help!!

I should note that I have a window crank. The sill is just under 3” deep. I think that should be ok. But let me know if you think the crank might interfere. I know that can be one reason to pick an outside mount.

With the crank you'll have to mount outside.

It would hit the crank when you close it, unless you always leave it up a bit.

Would I need to have a a valance or anything special for an outside mount?

This is the Roman shade that they sell in the store. So I could either buy this and have it hemmed or buy a curtain panel and have it made. It’s actually only about $50 difference in price.

https://www.potterybarn.com/products/custom-emery-cordless-roman-shade-oatmeal/

Well you will see the mechanism from the sides unless you cover with a valance. If they're custom, flaps can be made at the sides to cover it.

I mentioned before that a roman can't be just hemmed. The mechanism and rings would have to be removed and would have to be redone. Have no idea how their shades are made, but doubt if you'd find anyone willing to do this.

If the shade is slightly too long, it's probably okay as it would just have extra folds. You also may want it mounted slightly higher above the window to be in line with your drapery rod. As others have said, you can't just "hem it". And before you try to buy a panel and have a roman shade made from it, you need to find out if anyone will actually do that for you. It will likely cost way more than just getting full custom drapes and shades, assuming you can even find someone to make it.

I think using drapes on the smaller windows, with just one panel on each window placed on the outside of the window would look good, especially if you placed your bed on that wall. It would frame the bed and everything would be consistent.

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I talked with a local seamstress over the phone who said she can hem it for $25? I questioned that. But actually it sounds like I might want custom shades anyway, so that the top mechanism is covered. This local seamstress says she does not make the shades anymore. I went onto Etsy and found someone who makes them for $70 if we send the fabric. She got really good reviews, so I thought I might consider it. I have a bunch of questions into her that I would need answered before considering that option. I also have a local window treatment company giving me a quote on Everything custom. I’m guessing it’s going to be quite pricey and right now with all of our construction and other expenses it will likely be more than I want to spend.

As for curtains on those windows, that was my first thought. That would make this all so much easier! But I’m just wondering if that is too much fabric for a small window like that. I would love to try it if this might work instead. Thoughts?

https://etsy.me/37iFMeq

Too much fabric, IMO. You won't be happy. You can get the curtains and the extra panels you need and postpone the actual sewing job until you've checked all the local and other possibilities and quotes. Within a month, you should know which way to go on the sewing project and can move forward.

I talked with a local seamstress over the phone who said she can hem it for $25?

Doesn't sound like she knows what she's talking about. Even if she takes it apart, that's a lot of work for $25, but hey, guess you can try her out.

$70 for a roman is a huge bargain. I wouldn't make one for that little.

It seemed cheap to me too. But view her Etsy store too. https://etsy.me/37iFMeq

So you're not getting one for $70. That's just an example. The 70 is for less than 38" long, but doesn't even mention width, so that'll make a difference. Also doesn't say what kind of headrail is being used or method to string. Doesn't include lining either. I think that price is just to reel you in, but might be wrong. You have nothing to lose to give her the size you need and see how much they want.

Yes, after I typed that I plugged in my dimensions and realized it was $85. It just fir labor. The Pottery Barb fabric I was planning on giving her has the liner (I think). If I want cordless, it’s more. But I don’t know if I want cordless. But I am waiting on ordering any fabric until I find a seamstress (local or online) and understand what the total cost will be.

She says to message her for a quote. It may be more, as I've never seen any place ever ask for length only and not width.

That’s true. Maybe you have to multiply it by the width! We’ll see. My windows are pretty narrow so hopefully it wouldn’t add too much. But we shall see! I’ll keep you posted!

It would look fine to use all drapes. It's only four panels in the entire room. Two flanking the large window and one on each end of the smaller window. Be sure to use enough fabric so the panels are full when fully closed.

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