Treatments for bow windows

[Anonymous]

I have a pretty new bow window in my family room with a small little seat. Trying to figure out what kind of window covering to do. We need some privacy but I'm hesitant to get blinds on the actually windows because they are pretty small 15 inches wide) and I'm afraid it will make them look heavy. Was just going to do curtains and close at night for privacy but wondering if there is another option? Anyone have a good solution that isn't a $1000 custom one?

[Anonymous]

We have a huge bow window in our living room (10' across). We ordered a large curtain from JC Penny. Yep, it was $1000, custom order. And I thought we were going the cheapest route. Blinds seemed much more expensive.