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Bay window ideas: ways to dress bays with blinds, curtains and shutters

Bay windows are a beautiful feature in any room, but dressing them can be tricky business. While the architectural detail is an attractive addition to add interest for any room it presents an awkward shape for window treatments – but with the right know-how bay windows can be easy to dress with curtain ideas, blinds and shutters.

'If you’re lucky enough to have a beautiful bay window in your home, you’ll want to make the most of it by thinking carefully about the window dressing' advises Debbie Leigh, design manager at ILIV.co.uk.

'There are many different types of bay windows, so I always advise homeowners to opt for a bespoke window covering to give a professional look. Made to measure window dressings are precisely crafted to fit every nook and cranny, which is a must when it comes to bay windows.'

Bay window ideas

1. Add Roman blinds for perfect cover

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Choose a Roman blind for each bay window dressing, and measure them to hang slightly over the frame of the window to ensure the entire glass pane is covered and there are no gaps at the edges of the window blind idea.

Go for a large scale pattern for the blinds to create impact and team with a plain curtain in a toning colour. Roll-up Roman blinds are a simple solution for bay windows, while the curtains can either add extra privacy and warmth, or can simply be a decorative addition, framing the window for a smart finish and without the need to be drawn.

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For an informal effect, hang shutters at the bottom half of the bay window, allowing light through the top half, but also creating privacy – especially important in a bedroom. Hem the panels of fabric and hang them on a flexible net curtain wire, so they can be gathered at the side if you need more light.

The overall look is laid back yet contemporary, and bring the look together with other natural elements around the room, like linen cushions and pale furniture.

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3. Hang a curtain at each window

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Curtain ideas for bay windows can be expensive and tricky to fit around curves and bends, so fitting a separate pole at each window is a good option. Hang a pair of curtains at the middle window and then frame each side with another curtain. This will create an extremely sophisticated look, bringing the focus to the bay.

Tie back hooks fitted high up will allow the curtains to be gathered in an attractive swag of fabric. Finish the look with a narrow pelmet around the top of the window in a dark fabric to draw the eye upwards and create a sense of space.

4. Hang curtains across the front of the bay

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For a simply, fuss-free look, hang a thin wire rail across the front of the bay window and use a light muslin or linen curtain to create privacy without blocking out the light. For a savvy bedroom curtain ideas you could use a black out material, to ensure total darkness for a better night's sleep.

In a living room if you have a desk area or storage in the bay window space that you want to hide, then this curtain can act as the ideal screen, keeping the rest of the room clutter-free.

5. Combine panels with curtains

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Lightly patterned fabric screens are a neat way of diffusing light and creating privacy at a bay window. Fit the screens on a sliding rail, which is designed to fit around the curves of the bay. Combine with a curtain at each side. These curtains only need to be drawn at the sides of the bay, and can be fitted onto a simply rail, fitted at the top of each side window.

Choose a bolder patterned fabric for the side curtains to create a striking surround around the bay.

6. Filter out the light with full shutters

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Window shutter ideas are a highly effective way to entirely cover a window, with precision. And practical, providing light, privacy and reducing noise – as well as being low-maintenance, requiring nothing more than a  frequent dusting to keep them looking their best.

When used to dress bay windows the frames are made to fit each panel of glass perfectly, meaning maximum light control.

7. Add panels of pattern

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Use your statement window layout even more captivating by dressing the panes with bold pattern. Simple drop down blinds can add decorative pattern and an accent colour to enhance the decor.

Try to find a pattern that brings in the colours you want to use in the scheme to ensure you don't end up with a clash or a two-dimensional look. A good rich pattern can be used as the mediator, helping to define the palette, which can then be integrated into cushions or upholstery.

8. Opt for solid shutters for total privacy

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Solid shutters are perfect for period properties, especially in bedrooms, creating a barrier against noise and the elements. Don't be afraid to go for a coloured option that will highlight any details on the shutter, especially if the rest of the scheme is pared back.

9. Incorporate a matching window seat

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Make the most of a bay window layout by installing a window seat idea, using the otherwise unused space below the window to allow for extra seating. Matching the fabrics for the window treatment to the seat cushions helps to make the window feel well-dressed as a whole.

The accent colour and pattern draws attention to the window, making it a feature to behold. This idea is especially good in a small room, to draw the eye to the view beyond to welcome a sense of airiness.

10. Enhance wooden frames with Venetian blinds

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To celebrate the shape of a bay window allow the frames to be the hero of you chosen window treatment. For these smart wooden framed windows the perfect pairing to blend seamlessly is slatted wooden Venetian blinds.  A cheaper option but familiar to shutters, venetian blinds offer a substantial material for dressing windows.

The concertina design allows for freedom of movement. Meaning the blinds can be tilted, raised or lowered to adjust the level of light and privacy for any room.

What is the best way to dress a bay window?

What is considered the best way to dress a bay window? 'The decision on the window dressing itself can depend on a number of factors such as privacy and the overall look you wish to create' explains Debbie Leigh, design manager at ILIV .

'If, for example, you are wanting to let in as much light as possible it is worth considering sheer blinds which will allow a soft flow of natural light into your room – creating a lovely relaxing ambience. On the other hand, good quality, lined curtains are worth the investment – they are suitable all year-round , offering temperature control and privacy.'

'Perhaps the most popular bay window dressing is the combination of roman blinds with curtains' Debbie reveals. ' This not only provides the best of both worlds but also looks very luxurious. A roman blind in each window offers flexibility as each blind can be set at varying heights to create an interesting look as well as providing privacy when needed.'

'If you have the room either side of your bay window, then full-length curtains will create a cosy, comfortable and inviting feel. Not only do they provide complete privacy, choosing a quality thick fabric will provide an extra layer of insulation, as well as creating a sense of luxury.'

Ideas For Treating A Bay Window

March 3, 2014 by Chelle

As a sought-after architectural feature, bay windows can be as extravagant as a stunning exterior building attribute on a Victorian home or as simple as a bit of additional space behind the sink in a modest kitchen. Whether they house a sunny breakfast nook, frame the coziest window seat, or frame the view of the hills in an elegant living room, bay widows always command attention and become the focal point in a room. They allow more light in, and with not much more square footage, easily make a room feel larger and more connected to the nature on the other side of the glass.

When it comes to window treatments for bay windows, some may be intimidated because of the angles and the fact that it’s not just one window, it’s three! But never fear because options, ideas and inspiration are here.

Roman Shades

Roman shades are always a classic choice, but they are particular enchanting on bay windows. While they can be on the more frou-frou side of the window treatment spectrum, when inside mounted in a bay window, these shades appear clean, structured and contemporary. It must be because it’s a set of 3 shades next to each other set into the window frame which provides visual alignment.

See Blindsgalore’s huge selection of roman shades.

Sheer Shades

For a simple, clean look, sheer shades are lovely on a bay window. The glow of filtered sunlight paired with the horizontal layers of these shades lend a calm and peaceful feeling to a space. They may be closed for privacy, opened to allow light to filter in, or rolled up completely for an unobstructed view.

See Blindsgalore’s huge selection of sheer shades

Woven Wood Shades

Bringing a little nature in and adding decorative texture, woven wood shades are also a fitting option. They span many décor styles and can easily add interest to a casual space or make a formal room feel more approachable.

See Blindsgalore’s huge selection of woven wood shades.

Valance

If a bay window is the portal to a beautiful view or privacy isn’t a concern, sometimes all the treatment these windows need is to be topped with a valance. While at first glance valances appear to be solely decorative, they also serve to hide other treatments such as wood blinds or cellular or roller shades.

See Blindsgalore’s huge selection of valances and cornices.

Drapery

To keep the focus on the window instead of the window covering, adding inside mount drapery hung on tension rods can add a little color and softness while highlighting the bay window as the main attraction.

Outside mounted drapery panels add drama and can even make your bay windows appear larger than they are. The vertical length of fabric gives the illusion of height.

Shop Blindsgalore’s huge selection of custom drapery.

Another option for drapery, if the architecture allows, is to mount the hardware on the wall keeping it on the interior of the room instead of in the bay. Using this method, the drapery acts as a frame for the bay window making it appear as a work of art.

Layered Treatments

In the case of bay windows, the more treatments the better! As with any window, the way to get the best performance AND the most style is to layer treatments. Pairing a blind or shade with drapery or a valance gives you light control and insulation as well as adds a layer of texture and/or color to your room. Combining two treatments is typical, but we’ve even seen three treatments used simultaneously….now that’s loving your windows!

Chelle

Bay window curtains (45 photos): concepts, ideas and examples

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White curtains along the entire bay window in the living room

Speaking about the architectural features of the bay window, first of all it is worth mentioning the windows - in most cases, glazing accounts for at least half of the wall area. After all, one of the main tasks solved by the creation of a bay window is the effective lighting of the adjoining room. And correctly “dressing” the windows, choosing curtains for the bay window is the most important point in the program for decorating the bay window.

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When considering ideas for decorating a bay window with curtains, it is important to take into account several factors, the most important of which is the functional purpose:

Bay window in the kitchen. If there is a working area in the bay window, then the choice is unequivocal - roller blinds that reach the window sill. And since the kitchen is characterized by a high content of steam, moisture and fat droplets, it is necessary to select a material with a special water-repellent impregnation. For a kitchen bay window, curtains in the form of an arch are suitable, which do not cover the wall from floor to ceiling.

Roller blinds made of natural material complement the overall style of a rustic kitchen with a bay window

White curtains for a bay window create a feeling of lightness and airiness in the kitchen

Roller blinds for a bay window, made in pastel colors, look good in a bright kitchen.

Bay window office. Blackout curtains will be appropriate here, which will cut off all external irritants and interference for work. Here you can pick up roller blinds or strict fabric blinds - on the one hand, they tightly close the windows, on the other hand, they easily open letting air and light into the bay window. If we are talking about a classic office in a large bay window, then you can not do without multilayer curtains with lambrequins. But in modern offices, the approach to textiles is simpler - it can be quite symbolic, light curtains half a window.

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Roller blinds with a floral print in the bay window dilute the working environment

Harmonious combination of roller blinds and fabric ones in a round bay window

Bay window in the living room. A place for experimentation and practical fantasy, but do not forget. For example, a bay window can be reliably isolated from the entire room with a heavy tapestry curtain or simply mark its border with thread curtains. For a bay window as part of a classic living room, Austrian curtains are suitable, with heavy folds that add wealth, splendor and luxury to the room. They decorate windows that they do not plan to open in the future. Or when the view outside the window wants to be much better (a dull area of ​​modern development, a neighboring house standing too close or a busy avenue) - such curtains can beautifully close the bay windows.

For a small bay window in the living room, French curtains are well suited - their scallops and picturesque folds will beautifully harmonize with the room filled with air and light. And for a spacious living room, not overloaded with furniture, classic curtains are suitable along with transparent curtains. This combination will add a touch of luxury to the elegant simplicity of the room. If the interior of the living room is a lot of furniture, decorations and details, then the bay window can be decorated in contrast - concisely and restrained, including choosing the appropriate textiles.

Bay window curtains should be selected taking into account all the subtleties of the overall style of the interior

Delicate pink shade curtains go well with the overall style of the interior in pastel colors

Bay window curtains with geometric print in the living room

Bay window in the bedroom. Everything is quite traditional here - curtains for the bedroom are selected so that in the evening they reliably isolate the bedroom from light, creating a cozy and calm space isolated from the outside world. For a bay window in the bedroom, thick, light-tight and heavy curtains are suitable - satin, silk. Roman curtains will look good in the bedroom, but scalloped curtains will suit the bedroom in the style of "ladies' flirtatious boudoir". Alternatively, you can consider multilayer curtains.

Blackout curtains for the bay window in the bedroom

Pastel curtains for the bay window in the bedroom create a feeling of comfort and coziness

Classic children's curtains for the bay window in pastel colors - a good choice in the bedroom

Bay window - winter garden. In order not to accidentally damage fragile greenery, Roman blinds are the best option.

Tip! When choosing textiles, a simple rule applies: small windows - Roman blinds, large windows - straight curtains to the full height of the bay window.

Bay window curtains with natural motifs look harmonious in a bay window with a winter garden function

Bay window curtains: choosing a cornice

A cornice will require special attention - it is quite difficult to pick it up, due to the non-standard shape of the bay window. The bay window cornice should repeat the geometry and bend of the bay window and match the size of the window. Consider the main types:

Bay window curtains, made in pale pink, look great in the children's room. Ceiling or wall mounting possible, profile cornices can also be used to install multi-tiered curtains

Linen bay window curtains look great in the bedroom, giving a feeling of natural, natural comfort

Blackout curtains for a round bay window in white and gray tones - functional and beautiful

Tip! The closer you can attach the cornice to the wall, the better, with fasteners and brackets below and above the cornice - due to the smaller lever, even heavy curtains will not be able to pull out (loosen) the fasteners in the wall.

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Bay window - a certain part of the space protruding outward from the surface of the facade, glazed with several windows. The window, as a rule, is quite large in area, and therefore it will require special curtains for the bay window. This architectural feature gives additional solar lighting to the room, more fresh air, which visually increases the area of ​​​​the room.

Selecting the right curtains

Curtain design should take into account the large glass area and dictate the overall style of the room. Therefore, their correct selection is of great importance, showing the tastes of the owner and emphasizing all the advantages of such a window opening.

Curtains for bay windows are selected depending on the geometric shape of the opening itself. So, with a triangular or trapezoidal shape, separate curtains are hung on each window. When the bay window is located in a semicircle, the curtain can be solid, which creates convenience when moving it along a semicircular cornice.


Basic principles for choosing curtains:

  • Depending on the location of the niche in the bay window, it is necessary to decide on separate and solid curtains for various windows.
  • Of great importance is the appearance that opens from the window: if you need to hide it, then it is better to choose thick curtains, with a beautiful landscape - light and transparent textiles.
  • One option is roman blinds for the bay window, which are more functional and do not overload the room with excessive decor.
  • When choosing curtains, there can be two options: they complement the interior of the room or, on the contrary, hide part of the room from prying eyes.

When choosing curtains for a bay window, the main rule is a harmonious combination of curtains and the whole style of the interior of the room. When performing their main function (closing and opening a window opening), curtains should be a good addition to the interior.

You should also consider which room the bay window is in, and depending on this, different types of curtains are used.

Kitchen with bay window

Curtains for the kitchen with bay window are selected taking into account the high humidity in the room and the presence of evaporation. The fabric must meet the following requirements:

  • easy to wash;
  • do not shed or deform;
  • be water repellent.

This means that the curtains should be easy to clean and not clutter up the space. The ideal choice would be roller blinds with special impregnation, preferably in the form of an arch, which allow not to completely close the window opening. In this case, side curtains are hung on the eaves, then the window can be closed completely at the right time.

A kitchen with a bay window should preferably be designed in light colors or use a contrasting combination of colors.

Roman blinds for bay windows are very convenient and suitable for installation even on small windows. They make it possible to fix them in the required position at the desired height in order to change the amount of light from the window entering the room. With the help of different colors or ornaments, they will allow you to choose the decor for the kitchen and successfully beat or emphasize the originality of the window.

If the kitchen has a sufficiently large area, and there is no need to count every free square meter, then it is possible to divide the entire space into several functional zones. Kitchen design with a bay window of thirteen square meters. m. suggests many options for its design. For example, in a kitchen design, a 13 sq. meter bay window can be used for a separate area.

Here are the options:

  • Installing a custom-made sofa in the shape of a bay window - this will create a cozy corner.
  • With the help of a small curtain or partition, you can separate from the kitchen a sitting area with a TV or an office.
  • Arrangement in the bay window of a small winter garden will fill the free space.

The main rule in the design of a 13 sq m kitchen with a bay window is not to overload the room with furniture so that the hostess can comfortably move along well-thought-out routes. In this case, the distance from the stove to the dining table should be minimal. The dining area is allocated separately, you can put a comfortable sofa, but so that it does not clutter up the room.

When choosing furniture for such a kitchen, designers advise using light colors with bright contrasting spots.

All zones with different functions should be made in a common style, and the shades of colors should smoothly move from one zone to another. A kitchen set is not necessarily done in a traditional style; furniture with a glossy surface looks great in a kitchen with a bay window due to more intense lighting. The design of the kitchen with a bay window will allow the owners to show their creative imagination and choose the ideal option, convenient for cooking by the hostess and sharing meals with the whole family in an environment that pleases the eye.

On the video: options for kitchen curtains with a bay window.

Curtains for a bedroom with a bay window

In addition to light curtains, a room intended for relaxation should have thick bay window curtains that, if necessary, close and block access to bright daylight or bright evening lights on the street.

When selecting curtains for the bedroom, preference should be given to light, calm tones, which will contribute to the rest and relaxation of the owner. And bright colors can be exciting. One of the spectacular combinations for a rest room is the design of a bay window with multi-layer curtains made of thin chiffon along with thick curtains in soothing shades (gray, blue, brown, green).

Also in the bedroom, Roman blinds are often used in combination with heavy blackout curtains made of satin or silk.

Curtains for the living room

The design of the living room with a bay window allows for a lot of experiments and some imagination in the design. The living room or hall is a place where the owners spend a lot of time, using the room for the whole family to relax and receive guests. Therefore, the selection of curtains depends on the chosen accent in such a room.

If the living room is made in a classic style, Austrian curtains with heavy pleats are a good option. They will add a sense of luxury and antiquity to the room. Such curtains in the bay window for the living room have a decorative function, and it is expected that they will rarely be opened. A similar option is suitable if the view from the window is not very pleasant (the wall of another house or a dull industrial landscape).

When the bay window is small, French curtains for the living room with numerous folds and scallops will look better, which will add air and light to the room.

If the interior of a living room with a bay window is a lot of furniture and decor, then it is better to choose window curtains in a laconic and restrained style, in calm colors and with a suitable texture. A popular and original design solution is the zoning of the premises, in particular, you can separate the bay window in the interior of the living room and create an additional cozy corner.

The effect of increasing the space and depth of a bay window can be obtained by combining several colors and textures in it at once. This also applies to curtain fabrics, and to decor and furniture elements.

Types of cornices

Modern cornices are made of various materials: metal, wood, plastic and even glass. The most popular models are aluminum cornices, suitable for the functionality of the kitchen window.

Bay window cornices for curtains are made in three types:

  • From profile according to the size of the window opening, they are usually made with runners (for curtains, tulle or lambrequins). Such a cornice is attached to the wall or ceiling with brackets.

  • Round construction in the form of a rod divided into segments, fastened with hinges. The curtain can move either only along the segment, or along the entire contour - the curtains are attached to the hinges, eyelets or rings.