Hiya, Definitely go for the layered look - it's an effect lots of our customers favour and you get the best of both worlds. A Roman blind will create a really cosy feel like you say, and as Bagpuss mentions, picking up on the purple would be a really lovely look. You could also go for a pop of the lime green you've used as an accent colour, for an alternative modern look? Good luck with your search - it's a lovely light room, and I'm sure it will look stunning! Zoe

I have three of these in a loft--side-by-side and quite large. Besides the summer sun baking in, my furniture was beginning to fade. The cost of blinds was pretty steep, so I opted to use light-cream drapery panels with a rod pocket sewn into both ends and thin tension rods to hold them taut. Works like a charm! I still have plenty of light--a softer, diffused light. And the light fabric reflects most of the heat. Plus, the UV damage has stopped. Another bonus--the fabric acts as an insulator in winter so there's much less radiant cold off the glass. A win-win, and the whole arrangement cost less than $100.

It is a wonderful space and the view to the garden is lovely. However I think it would benefit from some softness that only fabric can give. Roller rather than wooden would be my choice. You could try a billowy white fabric treatment, but that may make it too 'bedroomy'. Good luck with whatever you decide.

It does look a very lovely cloakroom! If its just for finishing, you could get a small french net curtain pole, and make up a piece of fabric to hang on it. You can also make a 'fake blind' effect, by putting some velcro up, and attaching material to it. I would be tempted to keep the monochrome look though, and not go for anything too fussy, maybe just a simple grey to match.