A version of one of these might work for your dilemma. Surely one of them can be tweaked to work for your window.

Looking for a exterior color makeover for my 1990's Queenslander. Color advice needed for new roof color and exterior paint color for this plaster-cladded beauty. Unfortunately, house has classic Karaka green window joinery that can't be changed/painted (not in budget). I have to maximize my small budget with a paint job. I have a nearby standalone garage that needs the same paint job. We will clean and treat the veranda posts a cedar stain and I hope to add some stonework accents when I find the money that would give the house some more curb appeal; but for now, need to paint roof and exterior house and inject some WOW!!

Looking at the bench , I assume that aged look is what you are going for ? How artistic are you ? I'm thinking you'd carry on in a similar vein -- paint the trim in white , but while its still damp ( so within say 30 minutes ) dab on some off-white and even buttery cream , using a sponge , in a bit of a 'rub' pattern . Likewise , I quite like the faded blue jeans look on the sill -- thats a bit harder to do , but maybe a cream base , then thin the blue with turps or water , and also sponge it on , but basically in solid rubs , like you were nuggetting your shoes .

Hi, I'm trying to decide what to do about my window furnishings. I'm thinking in bedrooms to have sheers for privacy and then block out curtains for night, but don't really want double track as sticks out too much. Is it possible to have track inside window frame/recess? and is this a good idea? Any other ideas? It has been suggested I could go with a sheer blind for sun and privacy and curtains for blockout at night. In the rooms is also a wide but small window above window which will probably have a blind? Appreciate any advice