You had a very good reason for not quilting. I would love another kitchen redo, not going to happen unless something like yours happens. My Husband is tired of redoing things. We have lived here for 44 years and done and redone several times. I love to change things. I am the finisher and would hate to take time to do it but, for a change I would gladly do it. You will soon have a wonderful new kitchen. I like your curtain idea, I too hate bare windows.