Yikes! That's a big window.
We still haven't decided what to put in my son's room, and he's almost a year old. Up until a few weeks ago I had cheap lacy things--I don't know how to describe them. They're supposed to be temporary window coverings, like for when you first move into a place and want a quick window covering. They're like a stiff lace that's folded back and forth, accordian-style. Anyway, we had them up with a tension rod and my son pulled them done, since the changing table is right below the window. We haven't gotten around to putting them back.
All of the other windows in our house (save the powder room--just haven't gotten to that room either) have wooden blinds (custom) from Smith and Noble. They tend to be a little pricey, I guess, especially with a window as big as the one you have. But I/we have been very happy with them, and they look beautiful! Here's the address:
http://www.smithandnoble.com/
For $5 they will send you up to 10 samples, and then you can get the $5 off of your order (over a certain amount?) if you order within 90 days.
If you join eBates, you can get 5% cashback on your order at Smith and Noble. Hope you don't mind, but here's a referal link if anyone wants to join (so I can get credit for the referal ;-):
http://www.ebates.com/
[email protected] &refpageid=1
The only other place I can think of right now is Penney's. They have a pretty big selection of window coverings in their catalog, but I've never bought any from there.
And the only other thing I can think of is shutters, maybe mounted cafe-style if you don't mind some light coming through the window. Smith and Noble does sell custom shutters, but they're more expensive than the wooden blinds.
--Sue B.
SAHM to Evan Jeffrey 03-11-01