Master Bedroom Window Panels

When we finished the molding in our Master Bedroom, I loved the way it looked and didn't want to cover any of it with window panels.  We added some woven wood shades and have lived with it for about 6 months.  I loved the clean lines and uncluttered feel in the room.  However, with the warmer weather arriving, we decided that it was necessary to be able to block more light from the room.  Billy works rotating shifts so he needs to be able to control the light in here when he is sleeping during the day.  Here is the new look:

We purchased the window panels at Lowes.  The style name of the curtain panel by Style Selections is Tombolo and the color is Floral Sky.  We also bought the rod and drapery rings there.  I ended up using the rings so that the panels would be long enough to reach the floor with the rod hung above the molding.

The ends of the drapery rods match the door knob to our Master Bath.  I love little touches like that!

The light still ended up coming through both the shades and panels, so we also ended up adding a light blocking panel to the back of each regular panel.  We also purchased them at Lowes.  They work really well and you can't tell that they are there.

Quite frankly, I liked the way the windows looked better without the panels, but since it is Billy's job that pays the mortgage around here, it is more important that he is well rested.  Yet another case of function over form (like the ceiling fan in this room).

Keeper likes the new curtains, too :)