What window treatment ?

9 years ago

I have a dilemma.. How do I decorate this area . I would love french shutters but not sure if it will suit .. Can anyone advise if they have had shutters put on sash windows ?

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karencopland

9 years ago

Hi
Do you need to have the windows covered? From the photos it doesn't look like people can see in. Instead I would leave the windows and concentrate on covering the fence with some greenery. Vertical garden with herbs etc outside the kitchen window would look good too and be a starting point.

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bbeans
9 years ago
Look I haven't, but I wanted to suggest Roman blinds, which can be as jazzed or as traditional as you like. Good luck!
patandian
9 years ago
Slimline aluminium blinds fitted inside the frame of the windows, it gives you the easy access thru the door, as you wouldn't need to open and close every time. They are not the most attractive, but you can match the colour of the frames.
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I have to say that well made Roman Shades are not cheap, they are the higher end of the market. Secondly the thing to consider is that they are an all or nothing product, they are either open or closed. What part of the country do you live in? What direction do the windows face, and how often are those doors used? Drapery that can not be moved completely out of the way will get caught in the doors all the time, so while I hate taking out a window for any reason, removing it might make sense as it seems rather redundant. Don't do any type of venetian if this door is used a lot, and if you do, make sure you do an outside mount, allowing for the stack to go above the frame of the doors when they are open. I suggest that you look into Hunter Douglas Polysatin Shutters, they are great on french doors, and the Hunter Douglas Duette Architella Vertiglide is perfect on doors, they also come as a duo light, meaning you can put two blinds into one product - so a sheer and an opaque or semi-opaque product. Just some thoughts to consider.
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rtoboss
9 years ago
I have shutters on sash windows, work well look great but would minimise coverings on doors, inside frames like you have why not let them down and get a feel for them as they are before deciding luxAflex have some good blind designs
varns
9 years ago
Hi. I would shutter in the kitchen for best ventilation option and I think it would be perfect for that area. The living area is calling out for full length curtains. A thin rail located 10cm from bottom of cornice then just one large fabric panel per window drawn to the side. The door would draw to the left away from corner. Fabric would add texture to the room and frame the windows beautifully. Enjoy.
Valerie Maddocks
9 years ago
I'd go with Roman Blinds also - they're extremely practical for family rooms and kitchens as they can be lifted out of the way to avoid soiling. Your room looks a little dark and I would worry that shutters would only exacerbate this.
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Supa Cheap Carpets
9 years ago
You need first to consider what style you want this space to be. Cosy? Modern? It looks as if you need all the light you can get. If privacy is not an issue you may consider fabric valances in a mix and match fabric for your different spaces. Cosy requires frilly gathers, and modern lends to box pleats. There are blind fabrics that still allow light in and to be able to see out. On your doors blinds to be fixed onto your glass
only - if they open in - if they open out consider Panel Glides. Perhaps change the light fittings over t he bench to 'cage' style fittings, which will update the space. Modern would be my choice. and definitely
green up the outside. Good Luck
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Helenscolour
9 years ago
I totally agree with greening up the outside. I suggest taking your photo to the local nursery for their guidance on what would screen quickly and effectively for privacy.
Also take a look at what you like greenery wise in your area. Greenery softens a space and will make your room feel larger taking in the garden with no obstruction on your lovely windows!You can then bring the green tones in, in accents, such as cushions etc.
Hope this helps :)
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Interior Designs by Lynette
9 years ago
I agree with greening up outside and painting the fence in a dark grey colour so that the fence will become less.
For the lounge, full length ceiling to floor sheers or fabric curtains in the living room (including on the 1/2 sash windows to keep consistency) and a colour scheme for the room along the lines of off white and green (if you are keeping the dark lounge) and give your room some soft warm white colour on the walls so that the white around the door/window frames will pop. The lounge seating needs to be rearranged and a floor rug added.
If you put your dining setting in this space instead you will not have to worry about any window coverings - just a wall colour change.
For the kitchen, a roller blind on your kitchen for when you want it down or nothing at all plus it will be smart to change the plaster wall colour to the same as the lounge (or perhaps dining area) given the two areas are together. Do you really need bar chairs - I just see too much furniture. Good luck
bricksmum
9 years ago
We had a family room which had 4 floor length windows, a glass back door and two more glass French doors. We went with light cream coloured Duet blinds and had them for many years very happily. They were honeycomb design so were good for insulation, weren't bulky so could be drawn right up to the tops of the doors or windows and were then virtually undetectable. We too have dogs and they didn't get dirty by the dogs laying near them as curtains might.
KK1000
9 years ago
I agree that the area is more suited for dining area as is next to the kitchen and outside entertaining area. As for window covering i would stay away from any venetians no matter what they are made from they colect dust and grime, they are difficult to clean and look cheap .For windows I would use roman blinds and for the door vertical blinds ,they are easy to pull to the side and out of the way when you dont need them. Greenery outside would look nice. If you go for Roman's fit them on the outside of window frame not inside .
Angela Prestwood
9 years ago
Rooms look lovely, greening outside would look lovely, I just love plants of any type!
Even some more potted plants inside would look good too. I can picture big indoor palms or large leafy plants! Good luck & have fun :)
LesleyH
9 years ago
Having had a holiday accommodation business with venetian blinds as the window treatment, I'd say stay away due to the constant and difficult cleaning. Luxafex have a new product that has the easy cleaning of a blind with the look of venetians. This seems like a great idea. Can be fitted inside a window or outside. If fitted inside I think the base is fixed but if you want to draw them up you need to fit outside the frame.
jilljill123
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9 years ago
thanks everyone for your wonderful ideas , Greenery outside is organized outside and I have decided to have two shutters on side windows , leave the door free of window treatments and have a Oman in the kitchen , still renovating so when the floor boards are in thinking it will pick up the whole area!
Great feedback thanks again !
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designformedianne@gmail.com
9 years ago
I think the shutter idea would suit very well. Sliding timber shutters that open to let the light in. Timber is warm and will follow through into the kitchen tieing everything in for flow.

Am assuming the timber will also be a great insulator.

I'd still work on the outdoor area also as suggested. This would help to open the house to the outside and incorporate an earthy natural warm feel. Effectively, with herbs on the patio and a plant in the lounge, opening the area up whilst creating connection.

It feels rather multifunctional and purposeful.

Winter nights you have a cosy home, spring summer a functional, aromatic entertainment or relaxation area with the option of still overlaying with curtains should you desire.

Roman blinds are simply not as functional or clean for doorways as a sliding directional shutter door.

Place a great rug piece on the floor and you've defined the floor area.

A tall standing plant in a corner will bring timber shutters and room size to life.

Perhaps a feature painted wall behind the lounge to draw in colour from the patio and kitchen. :)

Enjoy!
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Kresta
8 years ago
http://www.houzz.com.au/projects/397897/shutters

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Kevin Anders
3 years ago
Controlling privacy and airflow in your home shutter or automated blinds can be used, there are different kind of blinds which can help you here! Design according to your need @ qualityblinds.com.au I used this and it's pretty good.

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