Hi! This isn't related to Wendy's question, but I noticed that she has a sofa that I've been stalking for months now. I love the shape and the all-over buttons. Does anyone know who makes this sofa and where can I get one?! I would be so grateful for any tips in the right direction!

Hi, such a fab room and i love the style…similar to my own furniture. I LOVE the arched window, but i find it distracts from the beautiful furniture and room. I'd be inclined to raise the rod as far above the arch as possible and i'd hang something that looks natural like a linen/burlap and then find some cool offcuts or scarves/throws/solid colur like red and sew a thick ( at least 30cm/12 inches) border with this fabric.
Another option is matchstick blinds which will give some privacy but still let air and light in and then add lots and lots of netting curtain (ikea has them for $6 a pair) and draw it back for more light. The matchstick blinds will give the place more warmth, with such big windows it can sometimes feel a bit too light/stark.
I'd cover the chairs in something quite neutral like a charcoal or gray and then add interesting cushions /throws….persian/ethnic. You can look at getting the upholsterer to do an interesting little contrast piping or buttons in another colour (a few tones darker than the rest of the chair) …just make sure to get a fabric that's for commercial use ie. REALLY durable.
Hope this helps. Would love to know what you decide on.
Goodluck 🙂

Hi, I'm guessing these are the arched windows are the vinyl reproductions, popular in 90's tract homes. They usually have undersized, inappropriate trim/moulding or no trim at all. Generally speaking, not the prettiest of windows. They can be difficult and expensive to deal with.
I would remove all the rods. Buy, inexpensive matchsticks blinds and go BIG! Since, the smaller windows look too small in comparison to the big one, you can "enlarge" them by hanging the rods above and beyond the trim. Six inches up to a foot or more or taller and wider will give a more unified look to the whole space. Since you wouldn't be losing a fabulous view, I wouldn't feel bad about keeping the arches permanently shaded. I think obscuring the view of the neighbors deck would be a good thing! Add, side drapery panels if or when your budget allows.
The space appears to be a funiture obstacle course right now. Consider some serious editing of furniture. The space will be easier to live in when the flow of the room is better. If you can't bear to part with anything, use pieces throughout the entire house. Consider storing some things. You may decide you can live without them after they've been out of sight for a while. Perhaps, the chairs upholstery might work, as-is, in another room. Is the faux fireplace permanent? Could that be moved elsewhere? Try removing everything but the sofa. Try the sofa in several positions, until one feels comfortable, natural and puts you at ease. It should feel and look good as you enter the room and when seated. Slowly, add a piece at a time, just not every piece. Do you need both rugs in that room? One would probably look better. Try lowering your art. Just because you have tall ceilings doesn't mean your art should be hung near them. Wall art should be hung lower, gallery style, covering entire walls or at least in lower groupings. I think you'll find the room feels tied together, even if it is very eclectic with art brought closer to your actual living space. Good flow, a unfied, comfortable space and eclectic are not mutually exclusive! Editing can work wonders You'll probably appreciate your belongings more if they're not all in the same room.
That's my two cents worth. Good luck and have fun!

Hi Wendy,

I have to agree with some of the other 'Design Crew' that your space seems a little busy and lacking unification. Much of your furniture has a natural element to it – timber, natural fibres etc – with lots of textures and patterns. So, I would suggest keeping your window treatments simple. Timber shutters, as suggested by Selina, will allow light in whilst also providing lots of privacy for you. And they will look fabulous on all the different shaped/sized windows, especially making a feature of the arched window.
For your armchairs that you are planning to recover, perhaps a contrasting teal or similar blue/green patterned fabric? Signature Prints has a fabulous range of Florence Broadhurst fabrics – I would suggest either a nature-inspired print, like the Borderline Collection or something bold and ethnic like the Maison Collection.

I hope this helps – good luck!!

All the suggestions above are very good, I would go with hanging a pole high, all the way to the ceiling and have yards and yards of fine white wool, it gives a good fliter of light and softens the light and space. For the other 2 widows I would use the same white wool and make roman shades and hang them at least 6" to a foot higher than the windows to give the illusion of height to the windows and the room. The I would reconsider the painting you have betwwen the windows. Perhaps a mirror? But the present painting is higher than both the windows and makes that elevation out of proportion.
Yes re-upholster the chairs, a good textured linen would look lovely. Also rethink the tables, edit, eliminate or change.

All the best, Kelly