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Interiors International, Inc. It is not too late to add transom windows above the doors to even it all out.

K&R Contractors, Inc Thought of that idea....however you cannot see in the pic that there is a large concrete porch (12x24) that is on the other side of the french doors and the ceiling height there is 8' and the living interior is 10'. Code would not allow me to put transomes above the french doors in this area because there would not be enough header height for snow construction. Too many new codes are ruining all of my design ideas :/

Terri Symington, ASID Hi Kris, if you do panels at the french doors keep the rod height the same as the rod at the window. If the wall space above the french doors bothers you, you could have your builder add a panel above the doors to extend the door up. a mirror could also be inset into the panel. The photo below gives you the idea of the panel...

K&R Contractors, Inc Thanks Terri...I am the builder, but I never thought of doing an inlaid panel above to give the "effect". Great idea!!! I will put that idea at the top of the list :)

LizaJane I have seen and designed many rooms with different heights on windows. I would definately install the panels like you want to and perhaps on the french doors install roman blinds made out of the same fabric.

Terri Symington, ASID Here is a french door with a window above... which could easily be a mirror instead...

tmasepohl Did you specify energy star windows in your remodel? If so, you would have saved a significant amount of energy and improved comfort levels around the window. If not, you might consider sewing window treatments with the Warm Window fabrics. (http://www.warmcompany.com/wwtech.html) I made these for my home office and they are fabulous!

You might be able to "trick" the look of similar window heights by using a layered window covering scheme. I agree with Terri, keep the curtain rods at the same height all around the room. But if you layer curtains with a roman shade, you could create a "false" roman shade above the doors (that always remains open) or hang a real roman shade, outside mount, at the same height as ones hung on the large windows. This won't be ideally functional, and might look weird. You would really need to think about it and maybe draw up a quick mockup to see what it might look like. But it's something to consider.

Otherwise, just keep your fabric choices similar or the same throughout. This photo from the Smith and Noble catalog shows how this approach can look great:

K&R Contractors, Inc I love the pic! Yes, in this area code is a MUST for energy star windows on all remodel jobs. Also foam, caulk, and insulation to R38 value is a MUST; however there is still residual cooling effect when the wind is blowing 40+ miles an hour with a wind chill of 5 degrees. I am just preparing for possible snowed in days, loss of power....etc. I love the fabric on those curtains as well...bright and cheery! Thanks for your imput