Window Covering

What sort of window covering should I have for a wall of windows in a modern condo?

We just bought a new modern condo with a wall of floor to ceiling windows. We have no idea how to cover them ... both to not be on show to the neighbors but also to block light when we're sleeping. Help!

Public Comments

1. Check out model homes in the community if it's brand new and see what they did. My husband works for a company that builds condos -- going through their models they usually hang a decorative rod 7 to 9 feet from the floor and hang curtain panels that touch the floor -- it looks gorgeous. If you really want to cover the top of the windows (I'm assuming it's very high?) you can use wood blinds for just the top half (if there's not a sill line half way down just hide the bottom behind the top of the curtain) or you can buy some of that window film/tint -- it comes in many designs as well as just a tint. If it was me I'd let the top alone and not worry about covering it. Good Luck!
2. Vertical Blinds
3. Consider the style, size, and shape of the window, and what you want the curtains for. Think about the room, its proportions and what it’s used for, the upholstery, and accessories. Curtains can be hung from rods in a number of ways. Although most are functional rather than stylish, some decorative types are available. The right choice will not only enhance the window but also turn an ordinary room into a really special place. Here are ten household helpful hints for choosing curtains: 1. Match curtain fabric with upholstery to unify space that seems untidy. 2. Use carpet to mark off space. A rug is ideal for establishing a social zone within a room. 3. Fabrics with classic patterns give a period feeling to the ambience of a room. 4. Remember that the bed linen, tablecloths, and towels also contribute to decoration. 5. Sheer curtain and gauze enable us to filter light. 6. Venetian blinds allow control over the amount of light entering a room. 7. Do not limit curtains and blinds to just windows. They can be used in an excessively long passage or hallway. Blinds make good screens. 8. In rooms with a lot of pictures, different colored walls, or furniture, it is suitable to use neutral tones for the curtains and upholstery. 9. Take advance of fabrics by using them to renovate your furniture. 10. Use rugs and tapestries as hanging on a wall. Their color and texture are unbeatable and they improve acoustics.
4. vertical blinds... Ikea carry very nice ones!