I would ignore not centered windows and use drape panels for bottom windows

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I would do solar shades motorized instaed of those blinds and I would do nice drpaes only on the bottom windows and door Nice and full to add asome softness and help with the sound in thta high volume space . I would not do a fan with lights but a larger simple fan if it is a must . This is one of many issues with very high ceilings . . The light is pretty useless that high up But you will need lots of layering of lighting in the sapce at human level.

Why is it necessary to cover the windows at all, particularly the upper ones? Is it for privacy? Remember that people outside don't care what you are doing.

"The spotlight effect is the psychological phenomenon by which people tend to believe they are being noticed more than they really are. Being that one is constantly in the center of one's own world, an accurate evaluation of how much one is noticed by others is uncommon. The reason for the spotlight effect is the innate tendency to forget that although one is the center of one's own world, one is not the center of everyone else's." -- wikipedia

I think every architect who does this should be shot.

I would obliterate the side windows IF you want panels. Get motorized solar for the upper middle or try to leave it blank ALONG with the doors.

We aren't seeing anything in the yonder, so post another with all those shades UP.

But if panels? I'd MINIMIZE the horrible proportions and the top heavy and multi height conglomeration .

Otherwise? Call Call Hunter Douglas local to you, and go visit the variety of shades, From Silhouettes motorized, to many more options. When you select? Abandon the idea of panels. For me? I'm a hard no on just at the lower with panels. : ( UGH LOL

Jan, I sure hope an architect wasn't involved in this project. Probably a builder who doesn't give a whit about design, proportion or balance.

And how does a valance "balance the eye"? It won't do a thing to trick you into thinking that those windows are centered, especially the way you drew it ^^

Do you get the hot sun coming in if the windows arent covered? How do you address those blinds way up there?

I am partial to cellular shades, and in your case, with a motor to open or close.

I used to do some window covering business and I once did sheer panels over some with a rod pocket at both top and bottom. She just wanted a softening of the light.

That was the hardest job I did, because of the heights.

If you dont need to keep out the hot sun why cover those upper windows with anything. That is the the only obvious reason to do so. And do what ever with the lower ones that you want.

I am extrememly partial to cellular shades, so that is always my first solution.

I like the visual above showing drapes hung from above the highest window. Drapes that are soft and neutral hung at each side would look beautiful. On the right side of windows, perhaps a very tall floor lamp that bends out from that corner can balance the aesthetic. If budget allows, the crown Moulding seems skimpy, if this is a standalone room consider adding to that crown like a decorative piece below it about 5-6 inches, then paint trim and space same as crown color. To me, this would lower the feeling of such room height. You might consider changing ceiling to the same white too. Look for a chandelier that would hang lower, so it sits just above the middle of that center window when viewing.

Window tint might be an option for you to reduce some of the glare. I would also just opt for large side panels as to curtains.

IMO you need a substacial chandelier, not huge but with some weight. I would do roller blind on the center window close to the wall color. the chandy can be the focal point

YUP........R. L and I agree - disguise the ill proportions, and she's more tech savvy : )