Good Questions: Window treatments for this room?

Emily needs some suggestions: "I just bought a new condo that is still under construction. The living room/dining room/kitchen is one large room that has a glass enclosed patio in it (off to the side). While there isn't any direct sun light that enters the room, there is a lot of light. All of which is fantastic - except for when we're watching a movie! My question is how to provide window treatments that block out the light, but that don't detract from the general ambiance/decor of the room."

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Hi Emily, Congratulations on your new space! Our first inclination for window treatments in this space would be to use some sort of shade. Smith&Noble offers a shade called "Illusions Shadings". It's basically a 3-in-1 type of shade, offering the light control of a blind, but also the diffusion of a sheer, and also the "elegance of delicate fabric."

Does anyone have any other suggestions for Emily?

Comments (4)

The first choice to consider is no treatments at all. Do these windows NEED some cover for shade or privacy or whatever? If not then you are putting up some confection of fabric and whatknots just to tart up the window and serve not real function.

posted by JC on 2007-01-30 19:19:44

I'd go for custom-sized commercial-grade metal blinds. In white. They'll last forever. And go with everything.

posted by Aaron on 2007-01-31 07:39:36

It really depends on what kind of TV you have. If it's LCD, any blinds will do. But Plasma will probably require something more substantial as the surface is shiny and their might be glare. If you are using a projector, curtains will be a must.

I purchased some heavy curtains for my living room because along with that light came some pretty strong heat in the summertime, making the floor hot, and causing me to use more electricity.

They were expensive, but well worth the privacy I got and utility savings.

posted by Nancy on 2007-01-31 13:47:27

If privacy isn't an issue, I'd opt for no window treatments. But if you decide to go with window treatments, I like the look and functionality of roman shades with a top-down/bottom-up upgrade. (That's what I've got at my first-floor place, where privacy is my main issue.)

posted by Enrique on 2007-01-31 14:34:07