Have you considered automated shades?

I haven't because i wanted a more homey feel. Do you have any ideas of what kind of automated shades?

Here is an idea.

selectblinds.com has an assortment of Good Looking roller shades in assorted colors and styles. They come with a shroud to cover the roller parts. Mine look like they were made for my windows. They would look great on these windows. And for very little investment. I love my shades.

If you want more of a homey(cozy, warmth), feeling, I'd go with curtains that just touch the floor. You can also put up the shades.

Drapery panels with a center section to hide the middle bracket. Add blinds or semi-sheer roman shades underneath. Repeat the shade or blind on the upper window if desired.

You can have a plantation shutter made to fit top window that can open and close with a long hook that is supplied when installed.it should match your window trim. Add full dramatic drapes on lower Windows.

Zzmom40, the look you sent me is exactly what I'd like but what do I do about that window on top? Do I just install shades for that specific window?

Yes you can have a plantation shutter Installed into the upper window that matches your trim color. I think it looks much nicer than just a blind.

If in your budget you can hAve automated silhouettes installed on upper window and manual silhouettes installed on the lower Windows. Silhouettes are what you see on the Windows from my image. Otherwise have a shutter made. Both are wonderful choice.