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jimann07 you could go to a glass company - possibly any style... frosted, rain glass, narrow reed. and stop in the glass with 1 x materials... this is called a re-lite.

Tres McKinney Design Sorry to say that the windows were not a good idea in the first place. It makes the room look like a banquette room in a restaurant or a museum vignette. You should remove the window casings and picture rail and dry wall the openings up and it will probably be less expensive than glass. I also recommend eliminating the two tone color scheme.

Brooke Olson If you can't dry wall then I would suggest shutters. I also agree you should not do two completely different colors above and below the chair rail. Either paint the trim in the middle the lower color or use The same color above and below.

saj1 What kind of shutters were you thinking

Pamela Tripas I have a similar design in my home. You did NOT make a mistake! I have glass between my 3 spaces (all in a row though) and a French door to the entry. This room has a multitude of uses! I used drapes on the windows which are the same as the adjoining room for privacy. The semi enclosed room appears to have a bump-out on the right which can be easily enclosed as a closet (for bedroom). It can also be used as a game room by using the same bump-out for a dry bar and storage above and below, a pool table, etc. how lovely to have such a great space!

saj1 I am planing to change this into a guest room. Currently this is a game room which is in the basement.

curacaoblue If I was going to be a guest I'd feel most comfortable with walls. I suggest putting up walls over shutters or glass.

saj1 Can I see a pic of it

Pamela Tripas Yes there are studs within each section which makes it easy to close off. Drywall will fit fine and use that bump out as a closet. Add a door and viola....bedroom!

saj1 This room has a closet

Pamela Tripas Where're is the closet within the room? Sorry, I don't see it in the photo.

Darzy At least close up the "window" on the drop ceiling side. French doors in the doorway and shutters closing off the windows flanking the door.

Darzy I agree to paint the bottom wall the same color as the top.

saj1 It's not in pic but it's with in the room. Sorry the pic is in the angle and there is no bump out.

saj1 When you say shutters, what type of shutters. Can you help me out with a pic to see what you had in mind

Pamela Tripas So this will be a guest room or are you trying to resell as a "full bedroom"?

saj1 Guest room. Not selling

Pamela Tripas How tall are the ceilings in this space?

Pamela Tripas I agree with Darzy to close up the side with the drop ceiling for sure if this will be a guest room.

saj1


I was thinking some the like in this pic

saj1 And do blinds from inside

Darzy I was thinking shutters that are are on hinges that you can open/close if you want to close the space off for privacy. Or, you could open it up if you wanted to convert back to game room/office.

Pamela Tripas So you desire transom glass separating the two rooms?

saj1 Ceiling is 8foot

Pamela Tripas Soft Roman shades would do the trick too if you're looking for temporary privacy.

saj1 http://m.homedepot.com/p/HOMEbasics-Traditional-Faux-Wood-White-Interior-Shutter-Price-Varies-by-Size-QSTA3528/202758553/

What abut these shutters

saj1 So what u think of these shutters

saj1 Any moor ideas

Joe I quite like the frosted glass windows with french door idea.

Darzy saj1...those shutters would work...IF you can get them in the size you want. That is difficult to find!

Pamela Tripas I would follow Darzy....she is the Houzz Pro. Either way, it will look great and be functional! Good luck and have fun

saj1 Thanks Pamela

saj1 Any one else with any ideas

saj1 I am looking for more ideas

gwarta You could have a double sided bookcase built into the windows and add a door.