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Maybe it is me, but the picture shown above doesn't depict the windows opening up into the room. However, if you want to maintain this ability you have to either go with curtains or you can go with outside mount blinds or shades. Any of these options will provide you the privacy that you're looking for. As for where to shop, you may be interested in this article detailing the differences between various online window treatment retailers.

Best of luck.
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I wouldn't do draperies at all - If I had to cover these windows (which I wouldn't if the place were mine) I'd go for fiberglass mesh roller shades - perhaps even motorized.

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First of all what a beautiful space! I agree with bepsf. It's cheaper to go with industrial suppliers since you have so much window to cover. Good luck!

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

I have solar shades and ceiling to floor windows in my living room that take up an entire wall. I am very happy with these. You should obtain samples to figure out the amt. of opacity and solar protection you need.

Also, an architect recommended a UV coating which can be applied to glass windows to cut down on floor/furniture fading and also lower energy costs. I opted for the shades for privacy reasons but my neighbor decided on the UV, and they are happy with it.

Solar shades (for glare control) underneath a tailored Roman Shade (for light blockout) within the window frames if possible (inside mount) and only to the ledge.

If you want additional softness or color, do some stationary panels at strategic spots from floor to ceiling.

I agree with Patrick, I have Roman shades in my loft (huge windows) and they look very nice, clean, and simple. Also, you might want to check out Knoll fabrics, they have a nice collection of light-blocking fabrics that actually look nice.

I agree with all the blind recs--if you shudder at "window treatment," i'd think "drapes" or "curtains" would make your head explode.

roman shades are lovely, clean, simple and certainly do not scream window treatment!

Wow, looks to be an amazing view... could it be your place is overlooking McCarren park? Given the number of windows/expanse you look to be covering, I would also factor in how laborious it will be to operate whatever treatments you choose... a set of curtains over a wall of windows would be easier to throw open than individual shades for each framed area of window.

Alternately if you don't want to cover your windows. Maybe there's another solution to darkening your sleeping area... some kind of room divider between your bed and windows? Maybe even a curtain track that surrounds your sleeping area?

Sounds like solar roller shades are more your style. I'd only take them to the ledge. You could also mount blackout shades right behind them (they make them pretty nice these days), for evening. They will retract all the way up to the ceiling and you won't really see them.

If you are considering drapes. I do a ton of ceiling mounted ripplefold tracks in the city. Floor to ceiling. It's really a nice contemporary look. With proper fabric selection, you will hardly notice them.

You've got great windows. Lots of options!

i housesat at a gorgeous oceanfront home that was pretty much all glass. these people had no window coverings, but used tri-panel screens in front of, say, the dining table, if the sun was glaring in at dinnertime. they had them folded up beside the windows otherwise. worked well and was easy to adjust based on the sun.

Combine this look:
http://www.dgardencollection.com/index.html

With this hardware:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/range/10374/13291/

You can use their fabrics:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/range/10374/10655?pageNumber=0

Or any you like:
http://www.retroonline.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=RO&Category_Code=F

Mix:
http://www.eamesfabric.com/index.html

You can use long panels of the same fabric, or make sections, as shown in the first link.

And you can have selected panels backed with light-blocking fabric, to give yourself the darkness. Or partial darkness by moving the panels, so some parts are completely open, some are covered with slightly transparent fabric, and some are blocking light. You decide.

These could be very useful, especially the top-down, bottom-up options. You choose interior color, exterior color and amount of light blockage. I think you'd like that. And they have interactive tools to get a better idea of what they would look like. http://www.hunterdouglas.com/hdg_product_detail.jsp?id=6

For better sleep checkout http://www.blckoutez.com. They make a window cover that completely darkens the room. It is great for those who work the night shift, people who nap during the day or for those bothered by street lamps at night. I use hem and the work great.

For better sleep checkout http://www.blackoutez.com. They make a window cover that completely darkens the room. It is great for those who work the night shift, people who nap during the day or for those bothered by street lamps at night. I use hem and the work great.