I've had pleated blinds, metal horizontal blinds, vertical blinds, and wood blinds. Even though there are pretty pictures of blinds, blinds are not my favorite, especially vertical blinds. Blinds are impersonal, not cozy imho, and pleated blinds are very difficult to clean. They attract dust and pet hair, I think, by static, and vacuuming does not get it all. Horizontal blinds, if cracked open for some light, leave a striped pattern on the window which I don't like, are a pain to dust, and are pretty much "all or nothing", and you can't leave blinds open at night if you value privacy. Vertical blinds remind me of corporate conference rooms. Sorry, I hope I'm not offending anyone. Curtains on the other hand, can be soft and flowy, let light in without compromising privacy. You can wash them or dry clean them. You don't have to open and close every single day to adjust for light/privacy conditions. Curtains are easy to change out, and you don't need a custom size if your windows are not standard sized. I haven't had the pleasure of roman shades yet, that's my next new thing to try. More than you probably wanted,mikneleh... LOL! Have fun with your decision.

Merino/Green/Century Laminates in that order.

Having a window at a staircase is a beautiful thing. You can elevate the design of the staircase and make it a feature. I will suggest you do some Stain glass design n the window. It will add color to your interiors and also make it a feature. Since you have a study area in the center, Stain glass window will be a beautiful piece of art to look at.

Hi erbaldeep, There are quite a few types of paint finishes in the market. - Matte - Eggshell - Satin - Semi glossy - Highly Glossy Since the door will be polished, I assume it'll be shiny. However, If you are not a fan of highly glossy paint, then opt for the other paint finishes with a slight sheen like satin or semi glossy. This way, the door and windows will still feel cohesive. If you'd still like to discuss this further, reach out to us. Our team of the best interior designers in Chennai can easily help you out.