Unless you're actually trying to use it as a seat (impractical), consider a double curtain rod inside the window indent which would enable you to add four solid color or sheer curtain panels (white or a pastel shade of your favorite color) and a valance -- not necessarily the same solid color but, instead, containing that same solid color -- thereby creating a more finished look. You could use the same valance above your patio doors -- and/or choose vertical blinds (white or in the same solid color) for your patio doors.

Because the "wall" is not flat/straight, I'd use curtains that stayed within the window indent -- not quite touching the "window seat" rather than trying anything overlapping the wider window sill.

You definitely need some fabric/curtains for that window area. It will warm up the area and frame the view for you. I would perhaps do some romans as a top treatment only. The window is a feature in the room and I would not want too much fabric in the form of panel curtains inside of it. I would also put something like a narrow table runner on the sill there in a nice color with maybe a few decorative vases etc.

Roman shades would work nicely.

Hello Jennifer,

There are a few ways you could finish this window. If you do like the look of drapery we would recommend you take them outside of the window opening and mount them above and wider than the window down to the floor. They can be either stationary (faux panels) or fully functional drapery depending on if you need more coverage than your blinds provide.

If you prefer to keep the treatments inside your window frame, you may want to consider a cornice or a Roman Shade that could add a little softness to the top of the window and even a pop of color!

We would be happy to help you with your project and send you free swatches of any of our materials. Please let us know if you have any questions.

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