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Ed Hmm... these guys also gave up on the top :) --

tennisanyone I would never block a window that looks like that. I have a trapazoid window in my kitchen and I let the sun shine in. Drywall it . Nothing ever looks right when you try to cover it.

nancylou22 I can understand wanting to block the light, I have the same problem. This is an idea I have been considering; line the top of the window casing with Velcro (adhesive backed) and sew the soft side of the Velcro on fabric that has been finished off. I've seen this done many times on TV and it always looks great. Hope this helps.

OSIRIUS DESIGNS Add some custom sized opaque glass panels with colour matching your interior so you have privacy and in daytime have nice colours. Cheers

laurakaplandesigns It's pretty easy to put up window tinting. Then you block as much as you want. It comes in different colors in a roll at Home Depot.

laurakaplandesigns By colors on the window tinting its really shades of gray that let in more or less light. (Not colors as in blue/green etc). : )

Megan Haynes Thanks for the thoughts so far! I would normally let the sun shine in, but it's my 4-year-old's room and she needs darkness to sleep (thus, letting her mama sleep!)

OSIRIUS DESIGNS How about an emerald blue toned glass on top? Would not let as much light in and good for sleeping in daytime. Glazing paint.

pmorris02 i think you should go with a removable upholstered panel slots in when you need it. co-ordinate with bed linens.

Shades IN Place Dear Megan - since you already plantation shutters on the lower portion, an arched shutter above will be the BEST complement to finish your room the proper way. Using a large "Z" frame profile will provide a wood trim to go along with the bottom portion.

handymam pmorris02, great idea. They can easily be made by covering a piece of rigid cardboard cut to the shape of the opening and covered with batting (if going for a padded look or just) the coordinating fabric. Will get yourthrough til naps are a thing of the past and your daughter won't be bothered by the light at night either.

Megan Haynes @pmorris & @handymam - Thanks for the idea! Here's a photo of the finished product. I traced the shape a little off on one edge so I will need to re-do it, but here's what I have at the moment. It's white on the other side, so it doesn't look crazy from the outside. It works great and it only cost about $20!

handymam Megan, it looks great! What did you end up using under the fabric? For $20 it is spectacular! When you no longer need it, you won't mind taking it down or feel stuck with it. What's next, lol?

tennisanyone So great.

pmorris02 Great to see the finished product, looks great.