How to Dress Bay Windows
Let’s begin with a definition of what is a bay window. It is a group of windows that are built outward from an inside wall, with the side windows angled off of the center window. The side windows are typically narrower than the center window, although they can be the same size. Do you have a bay window in your home and not know what type of window treatment to put on it? Following are some suggestions.
First of all, if you need privacy or protection from sun glare on the windows, all of your usual types of blinds and shades will work: honeycomb shades, wood blinds, Silhouettes, roman shades, natural wovens, shutters, etc.
Unless you work with a professional, dressing up the windows with draperies can get a bit tricky. If you want draperies, we can order rods with adjustable elbows that will bend in the corners of the bay, or have custom rods made to fit the angles. We can also get traversing draperies with rods that have slides that will go around the bends so that you have one pair of drapes, not three. Another option would be to go across the front wall of the opening, but that blocks your lovely view!
Valances are quite a bit easier to achieve for a bay. Most valances nowadays are mounted on fabric covered boards. Our workroom will miter the boards to fit perfectly in the angles of your bay. If you valance is on a rod, we can also do that. (See above for draperies.)
Oftentimes we will do blinds or shades on the individual windows for privacy and then a pair of drapery side panels on the outside edges of the bay to dress it up. If the bay is quite large, we can also add a pair of drapery side panels on the inside corners of the bay.
And don’t forget a custom upholstered bench cushion to fit perfectly in your bay if it has a bench. Add some custom throw pillows, and you are all set to go!
For more ideas on bay windows, give us a call at 440 498 9119 or visit our website at www.DressedWindows.com and search our gallery for bay windows.