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Window treatment help for dining room bay windows

last year

I need help with ideas for window treatments in our dining room. I would like something that covers the top windows primarily and allows lots of light in still. I am unsure on color and keep defaulting to white. I need to do this within a budget; I did go to a custom blind and drape store and it was beyond what I could spend on this project. Any help/visuals/links/color ideas are appreciated!

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Jilly

last year

I know you said top part, but what do you think about cafe curtains hung on each and higher than the usual middle section (starting at the second set of panes, for instance)? Can be inexpensive and very charming:

Pretend these are hung higher:

Cafes with woven shades:

Just woven:

Romans:

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grapefruit1_ar
last year
You have the perfect setup for cafe curtains! It is one of my favorite looks and Jilly has nailed it!
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CassidyZ
Original Author
last year
I love this idea! I am going to try it! I’ll report back- thanks!
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The Blind Shop
last year
You may wish to consider sunscreen roller blinds or wood venetian blinds. We have provided blinds in bay windows for customers. Here are some examples:

Sunscreen blinds allow you to see out still but also gives your privacy.

Wood venetians have the advantage of being able to tilt the slats for privacy.
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The Blind Shop
last year
Forget to mention that if you look at our gallery page, you can filter the Style/Room to 'Bay Windows' and you can see more real-life examples of blinds for bay windows.
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ShadyWillowFarm
last year
Sheer curtains will be your most budget friendly option. Unfortunately your view is the neighbors house, and I would want a bit of privacy. If you have a tension rod, you can try out cafe style and see if you like it before making a commitment.
Cara Fidler
last year
I like it without any curtains or you could put sheers there.
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bjstem
last year
Japanese roll-up blinds might also be an option for privacy, allowing light in from the top of the window, and privacy at seating level, when you're using your dining room.
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Jana Kadlicová - JK DECO
last year

Some suggestions for you.
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Norwood Architects
last year
First off - do you need window treatments? It is a dining room and I would think there isn't a big need for privacy there.
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eld6161
last year
Roman shades.

Norwood, it looks like there is a house tight next door.
ShadyWillowFarm
last year
I would rather look at sheers than the windows of the neighbors house when the house is that close.
grapefruit1_ar
last year
I still stand with Jilly’s first example of cafe curtains that are placed about 3/4 of the way up the window. If they would be on rings you could very easily open them during the day and close them at night. I would want light whenever possible. Hopefully the neighbor cannot see in during the daytime.
enajasereht
last year
Love the sheers and shades combo. Just did them myself. Recommend Select Blinds online. Cost much less than Smith and Noble. Nice dining room btw.
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CassidyZ
Original Author
last year
It is the gloomiest day ever but here are the cafe curtains! I LOVE them. I did try two panels a window and it was too heavy and did not look as good as the whimsy of one. Thank you, Jilly!!
Jilly
last year
last modified: last year
Wow, they look wonderful, Cassidy! I think you made a good decision in using one per window. Perfect.

Such a beautiful and charming room!

So glad you’re happy with them, thanks for updating. :)

ETA: This is such a sweet picture, I love it:
ShadyWillowFarm
last year
Very pretty!!
grapefruit1_ar
last year
Perfect choice!
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Diana Bier Interiors, LLC
last year
Looks great! You've added a softness and privacy to the room without covering the nice moldings. And so quickly and inexpensively. Love your home!
jiddie
last year
Looks great
Where did you find the curtains?
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CassidyZ
Original Author
last year
Thanks for the kind feedback!

Jiddie- Amazon believe it or not!

https://a.co/d/ad8i6vq
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