Window treatment ideas for front entrance
We are moving into a bungalow and the entryway has 4 windows on each side. We're on a budget and I can do some DIY stuff. Any ideas? Thanks
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Donald
2 years ago
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Comments (3)Currently we have sheers with a bit of pattern on our front LR windows. When we sit to watch TV or whatever, our seating is about 8' away from the windows and our house is slightly above street level, so I feel like sheers provide plenty of privacy. I mean, I think no one can see much (maybe some lights and shadows) behind the sheers unless maybe they're coming right up to the window. Having said that, I'm replacing my sheers with roman shades -- just waiting for them to be made. I just got tired of the sheers and they don't really fit the style of my room. If you want to simplify, you might consider roman shades or woven wood blinds. With the blinds, you could still add a valance for some color if you wanted to. Or -- I like the look of woven wood blinds with drapes flanking the sides of the windows....See MoreFront Deck Ideas Needed to add interest to a small house entrance
Comments (6)@Anna & @NHBabs- I was trying to say add an above window pergola...not add a window =) We definitely don't have the room for that inside. I think with Dougs design a pergola would be too much though. We can definitely do a smaller, more affordable version of that gorgeous front deck. We are experienced DIYers and can do much or all of the work ourselves and with a few changes its completely affordable. I actually have more of the pavers from our walkway that can be added to the front area to widen that landing out some, though we won't go as wide on the left side as is shown because our yard gets narrower there against the neighbors yard. We can do stone that matches our existing stone out back on the steps and instead of stone columns we can do thick wood posts with black metal caps, and the affordable black aluminum railings that we had planned anyway, which would match our new back deck perfectly. We have considered stone in the chimney at some point in the future, though it won't be next year. It won't be quite as grand as Dougs design but gives a very similar look for alot less $$. I think to the left of the door we can add a long, covered, decorative bench box for wood storage in that space. That way we have wood for a week in the winter without trudging to the fire wood shelters out back every day or so. (We have 2 wood stoves that get used alot in the winters here.) We never use our entrance unless we are going out the front door for mail, and all our friends use the back entrance as there is ample parking out there. I can see us sitting out there on the deck with a glass of wine in the shade though. Since the only visitors we get out front are deliveries and people selling stuff, we probably don't need to add anything for sheltering them lol. Still struggling with house color. Currently its a pale yellowish color my husband hates (ditto for me) and it clashes with our new stone. We were thinking maybe something more earthy in a brown/gray...meaning not just brown or gray, something with a mix of both. Or maybe a darker beige. We'd like to darken it up a bit. The shingles are a dark gray but do have a little brown/tan in them along with the black and gray. Its called Canadian Driftwood....See MoreWindow Treatment for front-facing window over stairs
Comments (11)Well, they'll probably climb up on the bench! If it's mostly daytime privacy needed there, you could also look at reflective film. It will block the view inside as long as it's brighter outside than inside. So at night, if you have lights on inside, people can see through it on the outside. If you have a bright porch light, it might provide some reflection, even at night. Here's a window similar to yours with the frosted film only on the bottom panes. Reflective film would be less noticeable....See MoreExterior Lighting Ideas Front Entryway
Comments (4)It looks like the house was built sometime in the 20's-30's? Please confirm. Additionally, I'd remove those shutters as they do nothing for the house but look fake. Shutters should look like they could cover the windows as that was what they were originally designed to do in inclement weather....See Morejackowskib
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2 years agoJilly
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoI’m just wondering if the entry is a separate space, or is it open to other areas? Reason being, if you don’t need immediate privacy, I’d wait to get moved in and decide later.
It’s just hard to suggest more without knowing your functional needs, your decorating style, etc.
I’m a huge fan of cafe curtains (as been mentioned above) and think they’d look charming in there.
Or Romans, also mentioned above:
Or vintage-style wood cafe shutters (not as budget friendly):
Or simple curtains (budget friendly):
Or roller shades:
Or woven shades:
Or solar shades:
But again, we don’t know your style/preferences. All of these except the shutters could be budget friendly, depending on certain factors. Any of the fabric choices could be a fun DIY project.
Maureen
2 years agoIt depends on budget and how much privacy is required.
With being so narrow, you’ll probably need custom (if in budget) and suggest a simple roller blind that works well with door.
Could treat as two windows as one, so only needing two blinds, which would be cheaper, perhaps not needing custom, or could do yourself/hire a seamstress.
Custom bottom up blinds.
Least expensive, easiest and flexible for privacy needs - whole or lower half cutting to suit. Try to complement glass in door.
hbeing
2 years ago
lynartist
2 years agoAs it looks like your foyer is facing the street you may want some privacy. Sheared on cafes with rods on the top and bottom inside mounted would look nice just on the bottom half of the windows. You have enough depth . Keep the top uncovered. Having them on two rods gives them a more tailored look but I think these will look nice in this traditional space with your trim work and painted wood ceiling! Not a lot of $ but a good solution.
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