This is a Problem

The nook. It's my favorite spot in the house. I love the big windows and amazing light so much, I claimed it as my office.

However, do you see the awning in the window? Yes, right there. That's my neighbor's side porch. She's a lovely woman. Came over and introduced herself. Gave me the skinny on the neighborhood. Even brought over a neighborhood directory. (I live in a neighborhood with a directory!!!) So here's the rub: Lovely neighbor takes her morning coffee on the side porch, and I feel a little like I'm on television in the big picture window. It's awkward.

I need window treatments that give privacy but don't block the light and don't cover the architecture of the windows. Roman shades? Cafe curtains? Sheers? Nothing seems quite right. I am stumped. And working at my dining room table.

Comments

[Adrienne]

I have that same issue - so my solution was to buy skinny tension rods from Home Depot and essentially make a panel of sheer fabric with pockets at the top and bottom of the panel for the tension rods. They sit inside the frame - taught (makes a very clean looking window covering), so you don't lose the integrity of the beautiful woodwork around the windows, but still gives you privacy and lets light in. I hope that made sense!

[jerusalem]

oh I like cafe curtains, privacy while you are sitting down working, but still lots and lots of light! and then you can open them when she is not having her morning coffee...

[Jen@thecottagenest]

I with Jerusalem. I adore cafe curtains!