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What kind of blinds would you install here

last year

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I need go update my windows. not sure which styl blinds to go with. room has a lot of gray furniture.

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KW PNW Z8

last year

Please post picture of rest of room to generate suggestions that match decor style. And, is there another window in the room that’s creating that patch of sunlight on the sofa? What kind of treatment is on that window? All windows that can be seen from the same vantage points should have same or complementary treatments.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
Post pics here in a comment do not start anothr post .
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The dining room: Love the wall color, and I know you donÃ¢ÂÂt want to hear this, but I love the color of the furniture. I think you could have an elegant, almost Gustavian look going on in there. I would change out the hardware to something in a brushed nickel finish. Love the chandy. I would want drapery panels in here, and would treat each window separately. Something like this might work, and would pair the rich wall color with the lighter finished furniture: audrey drape Then something simple for the chair seats: grace teal Try the trio of vases you have on the window seat in the FR as a centerpiece grouping on the DR table if you go with these fabrics. If you donÃ¢ÂÂt want to use the cabinets for showing dishes, you could get some of the window wallpaper in a simple frost and cover the glass. etched glass wallpaper for windows Gathered sheer fabric is an alternative, but I am not sure that works with the style of the furniture. Or, take the cabinet out completely and use it in the sitting room as a bookcase. Replace it in the DR with another side piece, perhaps a solid wood piece in the finish color of the tabletop. I will say, tho, that I like the cabinet in the DR in part because it balances the height of the windows. For the sitting room, it is hard to say because we donÃ¢ÂÂt know what the furniture or flooring will be like. But I would again think about panels, perhaps something in a textured linen or chenille, for a more casual and cozy feel. For the FR, I would like to see woven wood blinds or regular wood blinds to bring the floor color up to the window level. You could add fabric valances above the windows for some softness and color, and do matching or coordinating cushions on the window seats, and pillows for the sectional. You have a lovely home - how fun to have lots of great spaces to decorate.
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I can' imagine why a wood door warranty would be voided because of the size of the roof overhang. Who told you that? If it true, why would you be considering that door company? If you are concerned about weather protection, there are PVC, aluminum and fiberglass clad wood French doors available. Who told you swinging French door tend to leak? Compared to what? ... Sliding doors? Are you on the ocean or in a hurricane zone? What brand of door are you considering? This sounds like the same misinformation issue you're having with the warranty. I've put multiple French doors in a row with two steps down to a narrow walkway immediately outside of the doors with no roof overhang. If the view is important, casement windows are not a good option. For a horizontal view you should have wide windows. You could save a lot of money with a row of 4 large double-hung windows. If you have an architect involved, why aren't you getting better information?
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Lyn Nielson
last year
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something lighter with a texture. Blinds.com

what is your decor style? Is this a family space? other window treatments in the same space? The framed picture seems especially high... centered at eye level?
Didi
Original Author
last year
Family space, kitchen is on the ither side

house is multi level contemlroary
Didi
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Didi
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last year
Any other decor tips are welcome!
Didi
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Then light on the couch is from the skylight
Didi
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Didi
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that is the view sitting on cough
Valinta
last year
Consult a window treatment professional to visit in-home and advise treatment on all windows. Consistent style will help. Such person can advise on privacy vs openness. Regarding the rest od decor. Once you have decided on window treatment take a cue for complimentary accessories from colors you love (look in your closet). I would purchase an ottoman in a patterned fabric and add a tray in front of sofa, bring chairs and sofa into a conversational group. Look at options to reupholster one of the chairs in the same patterned fabric. A good size floor plant will add variety and may be easier to care for than the philodendren.
KW PNW Z8
last year
@Didi Thanks for posting all the pics - helps so much to see the space. It’s a nice & light filled home! Because the dining area windows can be seen in the open room, I’d suggest same blind treatment for both windows. The drapes can still be over the blinds too. Does either window need privacy or light control? Do you want drapes + blinds or blinds only? If Blinds only I’d suggest wide slat faux wood blinds. They have a piece for top that covers the blind header so it looks finished & the blinds can be tilted for light control, completely open or closed. Drapes can be hung or a fabric valance too but the blind alone is a nice clean look, Otherwise, the choices of blind types are endless. Is the light from skylight a problem heat or sunwise? Motorized solar blinds can be mounted inside the skylight chute to fix that.
Lyn Nielson
last year
the only wall you didn't photograph is the living room TV area.

What is on the entry door wall?

I would move the sofa to that wall and bring the two leather chairs on to the area rug.

creating a TV viewing area on the rug... make another conversation area in front of the FP.

with another rug centered in front of the FP. I'd leave the patio doors free to walk up to. Put that basket/credenza under the tv.

Is the sideboard in the dining room for dishes? if not, I would move it to the living room
Didi
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lisedv
last year
Here's a visual of my suggestions...
Didi
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I love it!
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Fenstermann LLC
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It really depends on the size of the windows but odd window shades that open are not a problem at all. Visit us at www.fenstermann.com or give us a call for a video consultation at 619.665.9446.
Didi
Original Author
12 months ago
I am working on getting some blinds in and a shorter curtain… also some frames for the corner wall..: what do you think? I moved the rug to under the dining area
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lisedv
12 months ago
I prefer the rug in the sofa area which brings the conversation area together. Looks odd in the dining area from the bit I can see.
Didi
Original Author
12 months ago
Yes we are planning on getting a BIGGER rug to take up more space and cover all the furniture

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