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Start by taking off the two middle drapes off the right window.
Then take a pic and post it here. It would look better if both windows
matched.

I like drapes that extend up to the ceiling, however, I think perhaps
it's too much without having a valance across. So, I think I would
lower the rods, hem the curtains and the sheers too...and use Romans
shades over the windows and sliding door.

I have Romans in my LR, DR, and family room windows. They are
all fabric Romans and we made them ourselves. Since I never, ever
pull them down, we remade them to be shorter
...the Romans that we currently have are fake Romans
(more like a Roman valance ) each one is about 3 feet long
and pulls
up into about one foot. (I am not suggesting
that you make Romans)...however, it would be a lot less expensive if you
just had Roman valances.

 

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If you lower the rods -- and remove the two center drapes on the
right window, you'll pick up some extra material to make some
kind of a valance ( or cornice) Then you can purchase Romans.

You can save a lot of money by purchasing Romans that are short
(for small windows)
Just enough to make four five folds to cover the exposed wall above
the Windows and come down over the window a bit.

You mentioned bamboo Romans...I love the look of bamboo Romans,
but, I think it's too informal for your space. There are many gorgeous Romans
out there in beautiful fabrics such as linen Romans.

If you need privacy, you can still put shades under the Romans...
We installed our Romans out a bit ( on wood boards) so that we could
install solar shades underneith because the Windows --the tv is
across from the windows, so we close the shades for daytime TV viewing.

I suggest that you use masking tape to decide how much you want to
lower the drapes.

This is an example of fake Romans...it only has three folds.
We had to make two seperate Romans because this is a French
door and...you have a sliding door I believe, so one Roman across
the six foot span would be better -- because it would match your window.
The fabric is valour...we made a matching lambrequin ( the lambrequin is
in three pieces) anybody can make one, it's very easy to do. really.
I'll get you a pic of the Windows in the same room.

 

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These are the windows in the same room as the French door.
The Romans are all installed on wood boards and underneith
we installed solar shades.

The Box window has three seperate Romans on the 10 foot
span...after we installed the Romans on the two end Windows
(in the box window) it looked unsightly looking into the end
Windows, as you could see a space, plus you could see the solar
shades underneath. So, we made jabots to cover the ends.

We meshed together formal and informal. Note: the Window
Romans have four folds, and the French door has three folds.

Another idea for you ...you can make nice wood
mantles (6 to 8" high)and hang the Romans from the
mantles...this would also allow for shades to be installed underneith...
The drapes can be re-cycled and used some where else.

We made a little wood mantle for the window on the left...just enough
to match the look of the big box window.

 

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I'm not a fan of accent walls...a slightly different shade of the same paint
that you used on the other walls would be nice.

I had trouble navigating the Ballard site, but I can say (sight unseen)
that I love cream/ivory drapes...If you did cream/ivory drapes,
then painted the back wall a beige color, and did the shades
or Romans in a beige color, it would look pretty...

I would like the rod hung only about 12" above the window. If you order
96" drapes you can hem them.

I think the shiplap wall is wrong for your space, to rustic for a LR & DR,
on my opinion.

To sum it up, beige back wall, lighter beigue on the side walls...
cream drapes, light beigue fabric Romans.

 

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Thanks again!

As far as adding color to the room... am I safe to go with pretty much anything as long as I'm consistent throughout the room? E.g. pillows for couch, throw blanket, artwork on walls, etc.?

Yes, choose a color or two that you like and add them in throw pillows.
You're lucky you have a brown leather sofa which is a great canvas
to show off nice colorful throw pillows and a throw as well.

Are you changing the rug? If so, I would start there. Do you like orientals,
or a more contemporary look? If you are thinking of changing the rug, find
one you love them pick up colors from the rug for your pillows and accessories.

You could use a nice arrangement on the dining room table...That would
bring in some color.

Also, the mirror above the FP does nothing for the decor. It's too big and it's
cold. A nice print would be better. a couple of candles on the mantle and
a mantle clock would be lovely.

 

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How big is your table? Do you have leaves in it?
Try turning the table the other way, the long way facing
the kitchen. Try putting those two dining chairs that are
in the LR either at the ends of the DR table (if you turn
the table the other way, or on either side of the sliding
door, Try it both ways and take a pic and show us.

You need a couple of lamps in the room.
A narrow table behind the sofa would look good with a
lamp on it and some accessories. If you have tray
tables...mock up a sofa table and see what it looks like,
keep in mind sofa tables are narrow.

The coffee table needs to have something on it. A plant, a basket
to hold remotes is a good starting point.

I have one more idea, I'll be back.

 

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Check out this floor lamp for next to your sofa by the window...
Note. the satin nickel finish matches your ceiling fan.

There are a lot of floor lamps to choose from,
I happen to be partial to pharmacy floor lamps...
this one tales one regular 60 watt bulb...if you put in a 60 watt
LED bulb it only uses 7 watts...and they're bright and energy efficient
as well... If decide on a floor lamp, push the sofa a few
inches towards the kitchen and just a few inches back towards the DR.


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Thanks again for your help! I like the advice and will definitely change it!

So for starters, do I do the Ivory curtains paired up with Ivory roman shades?

I love ivory curtains, think about a little darker for the Romans for some
contrast. Did you try the table the other way, with the two extra chairs
on either side of the sliding door? You never answered my other question,
"how big is your dining table?"

 

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If your asking me, the answer is yes...I love both ivory and Carmel
and the price is great. Then you'll can add lots of color in pillows,
an arrangement on the table, and a new rug (if it's in the budget)

 

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The OP has an open floor plan where both her window and door are viewed
together. Matching the door and window is her best choice.

We matched both our Living Room window and dining room French
door with the same Romans and valances, and lambricans ...only
in the LR we used side leg drapes. We've had many window treatments
and I always matched the French door and the living room window.

It's a matter of opinion. But especially in the OP's situation matching
is her nest option, in my opinion.