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AMN I feel like it would be easier to cover the front window than to do something to the cut-outs.

There doesn't appear to be much room for a screen or anything else that sits in front of the cut-outs. I'll be interested in seeing what others write.

elivandersys You could add cellular window shades, just in the rectangular parts of the cut-outs, so the very tops and very bottoms are open, but you have a lot of screening from the front of the house. The shades would provide translucent light, too.

eztia When you say you desire to create more privacy from the front room window, do you mean
A.) create privacy from the street into the front room
B.) create privacy between the front living room and the back family room?

You could hang floor to ceiling sheers on the living room side of the dividing wall.
You could square off the openings in the dividing wall and install plantation shutters or fixed louvers in the openings.
You could install a solar tube skylight into the back room for more natural light. I am guessing there are large openings in the dividing wall to let light in from the bay window.

mpoulsom could you hang drapes across that wall with the cut-outs from the ceiling?...you can open and close at your descretion.

mpoulsom If you liked the look of the cut-outs and don't want to change that, then you can get some etched or frosted typed glass or plexiglass to fit into the holes. You could still get the light, but have the privacy from the other room.

Darzy I think I would change the design of the opening and create one large rectangle instead. Have you seen those room divider "curtains" of beads? They look like little stainless steel beads but are close together. With lighting above to shimmer the beads, this would look fantastic and provide privacy without completely cutting off the light. I know I post a lot of weird ideas but it gives at least a different approach and sometimes clicks another and better idea from others.

olldbobbi I heard those cut-outs crying for these beautiful translucent beads: [houzz=
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merrymari That's a great idea. Thanks

Inside Out Staging and Design Curtains on the front window would offer privacy, softness and "finish" the windows. I would agree with Darzy in changing to one big rectangle if possible. Beads offer fun option for separation!

Lori_Tartaglia Volpatti I agree that the opening should be changed to a large rectangle, as well. You could then get a screen cut to fit right into the opening.

Ralston Decorating Group Hi, this is my professional opinion. I like the cut outs, it adds architectural detail to the room, why dont you cover the openings with some nice glass, could be frosted, colored such as Tiffany glass ( just to give you the idea ) I would do it mostly white/frosted. Remember, these openings face two different rooms, so whatever you do in one room, will have to look nice from the other side. I dont believe any kind of window treatment will do the trick, If the glass is not an option, you could look for wood or metal screens with detail and have then custom cut to fit the opening. Whatever you decide to do, try not to make the room dark.