Curtain/blind design advice! Grade II unusual window set up

[Jesbaa]

Good morning all!

We are currently assessing options for curtains and blinds in our SE facing windows in master bedroom. The windows seem a bit unusual in the sense they are Georgian bay style seated window seats (maybe once upon a time had shutters) in a Cotswold stone house with mullion windows which are ceiling height i.e there is no solid ceiling section above to hang a classic curtain pole. We could do Roman blinds but equally feels like this should have a curtain element (single draped to one side maybe). Does anyone have a similar set up and any recommendations for dressing it?!



Happy weekending,
J

 

[claraclattermole]

I Would go with 2 (or maybe 1) floor length curtains in front of the seat. I think a roman blind will cut light out because there isn't much space at the top of the window. It will also make a lovely nook to hide in when you are stressed out.

 

[a twig]

Hinged internal shutters that open to sit above the top “rails” of the window seat

 

[Kearn]

Curtain rails don’t need the ceiling, ours are all attached to the wall/window frame on brackets - no reason that wouldn’t work here. We have a similar window with seat, and have done exactly that, with curtains in the alcove against the window. Outs is wider and in the room it’s in, having curtains across the whole bay would have looked a bit odd…

 

[RuthL]

I have seen swinging rods used on doors, maybe something similar would work here and sit inside the recess against the walls when not covering the window.

 

[Jesbaa]

Good morning all!

We are currently assessing options for curtains and blinds in our SE facing windows in master bedroom. The windows seem a bit unusual in the sense they are Georgian bay style seated window seats (maybe once upon a time had shutters) in a Cotswold stone house with mullion windows which are ceiling height i.e there is no solid ceiling section above to hang a classic curtain pole. We could do Roman blinds but equally feels like this should have a curtain element (single draped to one side maybe). Does anyone have a similar set up and any recommendations for dressing it?!

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Happy weekending,
J

Thanks all for your posts and suggestions - if anyone has pics they want to share that would be very appreciated!