sheer curtains all along the wall with drapes on both sides and covering the mid section

as for colours - dark sheer curtain and matching grey for the drapes http://sainteriordesignstoronto.com/hard-candy.html

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It's okay. You will get plenty of help here! I can't comment as I am having drapes problems too. So clearly I am useless.

However, the paper thing works for me. (Honestly...don't panic. They are just drapes.)

I wouldn't do floor length curtains only because of the baseboard heaters. I would stay away from blinds and honeycomb. Wood shutters would be pretty and masculine, you could do classic roman shades to soften the space, or you could do a window shading (example below) that would filter light and give privacy. All of these would compliment your home nicely.

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Hello Anne, Where are you planning on purchasing your window coverings from? They usually have experts come out and help with selections onsite for a free consultation. You can also contact a local interior decorator or designer to review with you the many details that need to be determined - some will charge a fee for this as there are a lot of details to consider with window coverings. Ex. Do you need privacy, room darkening, do you want to see out, lift system type - do you have kids - should go with cordless or motorized depending on price point. You have dark casings so should consider these in colour selections. Shutters are durable, but if you to open the window fully they are not the right product as they have limitations. Roman Shades are great for sound absorption but are typically either up or down. As you can see there are many things to consider...

That's a lot of windows! They don't have to be the same throughout the house, I like the idea of curtains in the bedroom. You can even layer types of treatments, like shutters and curtains on the same window, just depends on the look you want. Is the balcony that single door between the living and kitchen? You can do shutters on that or the roman shade as well, it will be installed on the actual door so it wouldn't get in the way when you open it. If you go with shutters, I would do white to match color of the window trim. For the roman shades, you can do a neutral gray/beige with a slight textured twill fabric, a very tailored & clean look. Not knowing the style of furniture I would keep with neutrals on the windows, gray/beige/white...

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You have a mix of gray, beige, white, and brown in the space already, as long as you stick with those neutral colors on the window treatments, the windows will look nice.

Having the greige walls/white trim/brown cabinetry allows you to pick gray/beige or white window treatments. Do you have sample swatches or know where your purchasing window treatments from? That would help in this decision or go with the color you're most drawn to.

Anne, Your colour will depend on the style of room you want to create - it has to work with style of furniture, art, etc. to create a whole look...find pictures on Houzz you like the look of and and that suits the style you want to create and start from there.

White plantation shutters would be a nice architectural solution for the room. Leave the arch at the top bare.

@Home Interiors with Ease - hi zzmom40.. Ive been looking for you.. what do you think about my ideas for window?? using beige classic roman shades.. with a grey/beige = greige wall??

Your home is lovely! I love your idea of using beige for the window coverings.

Beige roman shades would be very nice with your wall color, and your adjacent kitchen color scheme. Here are some photos for inspiration. Roman shades combine very well with multiple decor styles, so these are a great choice.

http://www.selectblinds.com/roman-shades.html

I hope this helps. Can't wait to see what you decide!

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I'd definitely go with either Roman Shades or Silhouette Shades to soften the light coming into the room & add elegance to the windows. You have a great space. Both products allow specialty shapes to be made, or you can leave the arched windows uncovered & have UV Film installed so your floors & furnishings are not affected by the harsh UV Rays.
Roman Shades can also be made with a Top Down Bottom Up feature (see last image)

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@ Selectblinds.Com - truly grateful.. really a lovely setting with our kitchen being masculine.

You have a great start, so I am sure the outcome will be amazing. Here are some other ideas for color if you wanted something different in the separate room.

http://www.selectblinds.com/roman-shades.html

I would suggest to order free samples of any color you may be interested in. It can be very helpful to hold the samples in the room, and see which ones you really love.

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What is going to be the function for this room ( bedroom, office, ect)? Do you already have furniture for this room? This may help you decide on the color. Both of them work very well with the tone of the paint, and floors in this room.

@Selectblinds.Com- this will be a bedroom we have a sleigh bed with matching side tables.. which color should we use?? should we use beige also?? thanks so much for your help... greatly appreciated.. tmw is the day we need to decide we have many more rooms :/ will post the other rooms in a few.. hope can help.. we really start to fall inlove with roman shades.. looks very elegant.. I think with all the bed rooms will be adding curtains too... what do you think????? pls help :)

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That is a stunning bedroom!

It is my pleasure to help. If you like the design and color scheme of that room, then I suggest the beige. Beige would tie in nicely with warm wood tones and browns, greys ect. I agree, you can not go wrong with roman shades. They add elegance and a designer look.