https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 25 May 2026 13:32:05 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-window-treatments#post-2741985 Wed, 31 May 2017 07:16:47 +0000 looch 2741985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: I think a lot of places stopped selling the corded roman shades, if you do have them, you're supposed to remove the cord and make them stationary, which kind of defeats the purpose IMO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-window-treatments#post-2741978 Wed, 31 May 2017 07:10:53 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2741978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Thanks! That may have been what we saw. My mom has a solar shade but its still very transparent from the outside looking in. These had the full transparency looking out but you could see nothing looking in. They almost looked more like a bamboo texture or something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-window-treatments#post-2741976 Wed, 31 May 2017 07:08:47 +0000 looch 2741976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another source for cordless roman shades is Country Curtains. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-window-treatments#post-2741971 Wed, 31 May 2017 06:56:57 +0000 Modern Daisy 2741971@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got pull down roman shades for our French doors! I had a company come out and measure but you can also measure yourself and order online. I don't remember which site we used but there are lots of them I think! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-window-treatments#post-2741877 Tue, 30 May 2017 17:15:31 +0000 Pancakes 2741877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: @mediagirl: We just got cordless roman shades for the front of our house from our local Budget Blinds (spoiler: they weren't exactly "budget"). Ours have a little pull ring at the back of the shade. They were a good solution for our needs though I would have preferred something a little more wallet-friendly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-window-treatments#post-2741872 Tue, 30 May 2017 17:05:43 +0000 travellingbee 2741872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: roman shades! I like those or cellular! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-window-treatments#post-2741869 Tue, 30 May 2017 17:01:26 +0000 Foodnerd81 2741869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: look up solar shades. I think they allow you to see out but not in. But I have mostly seen them as a roller not a roman shade. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-window-treatments#post-2741867 Tue, 30 May 2017 17:00:02 +0000 Foodnerd81 2741867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: you can get cordless roman shades now, but I'm not sure exactly how they work. Something with magnets, but safer since there are no long cords for kids to get at. I'm thinking about them in our playroom but there are other areas to spend money first. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-window-treatments#post-2741828 Tue, 30 May 2017 15:33:40 +0000 mediagirl 2741828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jennibenni: @T.H.O.U.: @Littlebit7: and of course they are like double/triple the price. But it may be worth it considering we are staying here forever... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-window-treatments#post-2741827 Tue, 30 May 2017 15:31:48 +0000 Littlebit7 2741827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: those are roman shades. I'm sure you can buy them in a store (target and pottery barn for sure)<br /> The only thing with them is that they aren't particularly durable. I've found the threads that hold the pull strings often let go. As long as you don't have a cord yanker (my husband is the worst) they should be ok! But I agree with you they are much more visually appealing </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-window-treatments#post-2741825 Tue, 30 May 2017 15:29:59 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2741825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: So that one on the bottom left looks similar to something some friends have. Their designer put them in that lets you kinda see out but you cannot see in from outside. She was able to find them online for a cheaper price. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-window-treatments#post-2741824 Tue, 30 May 2017 15:29:35 +0000 Jennibenni 2741824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: Those are roman shades, I'm not sure about purchasing though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-window-treatments#post-2741823 Tue, 30 May 2017 15:27:36 +0000 mediagirl 2741823@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: @Littlebit7: we got the samples for cellular shades and neither of us like the look of them. </p> <p>I've been researching other options and found these pictures. I like this look - like pull-down curtains. Any idea on what they are called/who sells them? </p> [attach=251/17/oqs8u1.600x441.2017-05-30_16-30-17.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-window-treatments#post-2734177 Wed, 10 May 2017 19:56:01 +0000 winniebee 2734177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: agree!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-window-treatments#post-2734118 Wed, 10 May 2017 15:25:50 +0000 mediagirl 2734118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsLonghorn: that is a good idea but I really enjoy looking outside through those doors. I may use that for another area in my house, though - thanks!</p> <p>@looch: I was thinking curtains but then I saw @T.H.O.U and @Littlebit7's suggestions about cellular shades. I think those would be the perfect solution. We have been looking for something for our windows in the breakfast area, as well (something just for the bottom) so this may be it. </p> <p>Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-window-treatments#post-2734115 Wed, 10 May 2017 15:21:17 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2734115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsLonghorn: Thats a great idea too! We used this on our door to our garage which had window panes at the top. I didn't want to sit from my living room and look at the junk in the garage so I put this frosted stuff on the window. Works great ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-window-treatments#post-2734108 Wed, 10 May 2017 15:07:21 +0000 MrsLonghorn 2734108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would consdier a semi-transparent privacy film to filter light without having fabric in the way -- that way, you can still easily use the doors if you want. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007RCX088" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007RCX088</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-window-treatments#post-2733993 Wed, 10 May 2017 10:11:21 +0000 Littlebit7 2733993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep I'd mount shades above the doors. so you can pull up/down or tilt to allow some light but not tons. They are easy to install too. We have them on our French doors </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-window-treatments#post-2733966 Wed, 10 May 2017 09:31:17 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2733966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would think about mounting four cellular shades on each door. It would let in light but be energy efficient. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-window-treatments#post-2733932 Wed, 10 May 2017 08:25:42 +0000 looch 2733932@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would go for ease and do a single rod across the top and then do curtain panels.</p> <p>Another option is to use those window clings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-window-treatments#post-2733927 Wed, 10 May 2017 08:18:37 +0000 mediagirl 2733927@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have these 2 big doors in our sunroom. We don't use them - they currently have a low bookshelf in front of them. We need to cover them because the sun just streams in during the afternoon heat and it really warms up the house. </p> <p>Should I just put up curtain rods and some black out curtains or do something else? Eventually we are going to replace these doors with sliding glass doors...but that is down the road. </p> [attach=251/17/opqnn1.600x450.2016-11-30_22-39-20_238.jpeg]