Thank you all, the double glazed windows/doors have now gone in. You've given me a lot to think about. The windows & now stacker door in front of the deck have a vergola type roof cover, however the other 3 mt window/door, not shown, does get full sun so an outside awning come summer time might be on the cards also. We do have fairly good shrubbery giving us privacy during the day except for one area which is an issue at night, and we do have outdoor roller blinds surrounding 2 sides of the deck. I think I have decided that block out roller blinds might possibly be the only practical solution as any window treatment must allow for the windows to be clear of furnishings during daytime use, especially in winter for the sun to heat up the living spaces, as well as being more open visually. Rollers will tuck away near the transom at the top of each window, only 1 blind to cover each window area, but 2 on the 3 mt window. I'm not bothering about covering the glass apex area, its now double glazed and with the vergola panels open during the day allows loads of sun to stream into the house, great for winter. Roman blinds are too deep and Panel verticals are too wide, no area to tuck away at the side of the windows so will encroach on the glassed area of each window. As much as I really loathe vertical blinds they do serve a really practical purpose, but now that I've turned the left hand window into a door, it means any verticals would have to be pulled into the centre of the frame.... hmm some serious decision making still to do.

We installed inside mount roller block outs on the highlight windows in our open plan living, dining, kitchen a few months ago. The windows are double glazed and the original idea was for no coverings as there is not a privacy issue, however the early morning summer sun got the better of us. They completely block the hot morning sun but otherwise roll up discreetly inside the window frames and you don't even notice they are there when not in use.

I have to tell you, we had one of those windows in our old main bedroom and the light was annoying coming around the edges. We ended up putting beautiful timber louvres in bedrooms in 2 homes we built and they are the best things ever. Adjustable to light and weather for airflow too.

Hello Karly, It looks like you may be planning a change in wall colour - I would go ahead and do this then think about the curtains. You may be able to have a bolder colour which helps have a dramatic feel or go lighter - Resene have a good range of whites which can be done in double or triple strength. Check out his link as it gives you a range of looks using neutrals.http://www.resene.co.nz/ebooks/HabitatPlus06/index.html?page=1 The latest Resene habitat on line home of the week shows some interesting options if you are interested in blue / green/ grey hues such as 'Inside Back' http// habitatbyresene.co.nz/lee-kristin-modern-barn-life Curtains should hang full height and puddle a little on the floor but not too long as you have an access way with the door and need to safely walk past the other window. Pelmets are unnecessary and won't give the softness required but an inverted pleat heading gives a tailored finish with the same effect. Look at a natural linen look sheers as real linen tends to rot and is more expensive. You are better with a cheaper polyester linen look as it is more durable - and less likely to shrink if washed. Traditional curtains are more likely to date depending on the pattern. All the best.