I agree with rearranging furniture. I would not do any form of brown drapes. It is going to weigh the room down. If you feel the need to do something with your windows I would do woven shades with white drapes.
1. rearrange furniture
2. change art work One or two large pieces not small.
3. new lighting (lamps )
4. some new pillows and a throw
5. If you still aren't happy with the windows at this point natural woven shades with white drapes.
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what curtain rod is this?
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