i for one am not a fan of window treatments...especially drapes/curtains...i do like translucent shades like those by mecho-shade...they provide light control with out losing the view or light...

Are you ever going to need to close off any of these windows for actual privacy? If not, I'd be inclined to either have no window treatments at all, or have simple solar shades or even some high quality bamboo blinds. If you do need privacy in some spots (like places that can see down into other parts of the house) I could see wood blinds working, but I am not a fan of mini blinds (in any situation.) I also don't think it would look strange if you had some windows have one treatment, and some another as long as they are broken down by room.

You could try one-way privacy film. There are some varieties available that help cut down on UV light and prevent people from seeing inside during the day without impeding your own view outside. You'll still need window coverings at night since the film doesn't work when you have interior lights on. In that case, simple shades, maybe in bamboo, would work (no venetians, please).

But if you shade the windows, how will the cat watch the chickens??

we have a modern house as well. Check out the shades at shade store. They have a nice line and some pretty good options.

I'd go with white roller shades that, when pulled down, would be as clean and linear as the windows and when rolled up will be unobtrusive.

It would be nice if you could get shades that could be opened from the top or bottom for privacy with lots of light.
Here is an example

http://www.theshadestore.com/category/shades/pleated-shades/view/all

Since you have so many windows and the windows are a very important architectural element of this house I would use something like Castec Solar Solutions- see Rollstar.
When the shades are down at night you have total privacy and during the day it defuses the light which helps keep the sun out.
You can get different weights, if you want total black out for some rooms it will not change to uniform look.

I can highly recommend these because I have used a few times on various projects over the years.
http://www.castec.com/details/solar/ros.htm

By the way always keep a few shade up, looks like your cat has some really great entertainment with those chickens :)

I like the idea of putting a separate shade on each window. I have one my back door that can open either from the top down or from the bottom up. The bottom up feature would keep the kitty happy and still give some privacy.

Solar Shades - Whether fabricated as a Roman or Roller Shade. www.bluesage.biz

I would not get them in separate shade for each window tho - Several shades will be ridiculous to open and close as well as incur greater cost.

However, I would get the same style for the door as the adjacent windows.

I agree with Lori re: solar shades. It seems to be the best solution for your needs and the style of the house.

And I've always heard that windows are like TVs for pets--this must be your cat's favorite show!

1. Use shoji screen type shades
2. Washi paper shades for complete privacy
3. Tord Boontje ivy panels in gold

Whatever you do, keep it consistent throughout for a uniform look. That way, the focus will remain on the very elegant lines of the modern interior, and not on a mish mosh of window treatments.

My first thought was of those sliding, rectangular panels from IKEA. You could run a track along the entire length of windows. You should also consider what direction those windows face. If you're in a cold climate, and your windows face south, you could take advantage of that feature to help heat up your home. This page on passive solar window design might be helpful (includes info on tints): http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/windows_doors_skylights/index.cfm/mytopic=13360. Love the chickens, by the way.

our family room has 2 walls that are (mostly) glass - the previous owner had put in some *vertical* honeycomb shades that I actually love. It sounds cheesy looking, but actually looks very clean and modern. The room faces south, so we HAVE to have window covering to keep it cooler in the summer. Plus, at night, if I'm sitting in the room watching TV, I feel like I'm in a fishbowl if the windows aren't covered. When open, they stack back very neatly and don't interfere with the view at ALL. Ours are the single honeycomb so they stack thinner, the double honeycomb stacks thicker but has better insulation. I know Hunter-Douglas and a few other companies make them - with H-D, I believe it's called "vertiglide" - you can find pix online but have to dig a bit - most photos show just the horizontal shades, not the ones that go off the side, like these.

Holy smokes, people on at AT are very helpful!

I would suggest Hunter Douglas Silhouette window shadings

and Whole home ultra sunshield custom cut roller shades from Sears - of all places.
or for an eco fix - Hampton Bay corded solar shades from home depot.

Just about the entire south side of my house is windows and glass doors. I have lived in the house for 22 years without window treatments. I love the openness and woodwork so any window dressing would be overkill. Besides, my five furbabies would be devastated if their "TV" was covered up.

You could use window film that gives a frosted glass look. That would keep the clean architectural lines of the windows, provide privacy, and allow maximum light into the room. I would frost from the bottom up about 5 feet, leave an 18" opening (so that you can see into the yard) and then frost all the way to the top.

You can also use spray-on frosted glass. It will be a few thousand dollars cheaper than window treatments for all of those windows.

On a side note, one of the tricks here is to determine what you need privacy from and to block the casual line of sight from those locations rather than creating privacy from any possible angle of view.

Love the open views and feeling and to have chickens and deer right outside..how wonderful! Your problem is a nice one to have :)

I wouldn't cover up too much, except for your private areas.

One thing I have been reading lots about lately are solar blinds or solar shades. When my wife and I redid our master bedroom, we were going to use traditional blinds.

After much research, we decided we would use solar shades...they are kinda obstructive and I even installed them myself! They cost more, of course.

I saw this site that list the pros and cons of solar shades....hope it helps:
http://mini-blinds.com/solar-shades/.

My other idea is for color...whatever you do, try to keep the natural landscape and earth tones from outside inside....maybe even a bamboo type of material.

Anyway, best of luck.