Years ago, Donna hired a contractor to level out the sunken floor of her condo. The renovated space featured a single level kitchen and dining area with a set of stairs to the sliding glass door. The improved floorplan came at a cost – the ceiling height in the dining area.

After too many summers of intense heat and glare in her space Donna was ready for a change. She wanted to shield her interiors from the sun exposure of her western facing walls; however, she was not willing to sacrifice the view by installing shades within the window opening.

A pair of shades were installed up at the ceiling level and concealed with wooden valance. By painting the valance to match the existing trim throughout the condo the shades are now hidden right in plain sight.

Donna Barnhart