If you’ve lived in the UK long enough, there’s a decent chance that at some point you’ve lived in a home with a bay window. Dating back centuries, bay windows not only look great, but they have a practical purpose, too. They provide additional space to the home and extend your view beyond that of a regular, flat window.
Yet, despite their aesthetic appeal, they can be awkward to decorate, leading you to feel like you have a large empty space that you’re unsure how to style.
That’s why we’re here. In this blog, we’ll be helping to guide you through the process of decorating your bay windows, to ensure you can make the most out of them.
Curtains
Bay window curtains can have many benefits: they provide insulation from draughts, add a warm, cozy feel to the space, and they can give additional texture and layers to the room, helping to make your bay windows a focal point of the space.
If curtains appeal to you, there are a few options on how to hang them:
1. Use one track or pole around the entire window: While sleek and practical, you’ll likely need to invest in a custom-made rod to accommodate the unique angles on your bay window. This option may be slightly pricier as a result.
2. Separate sets of curtains on each individual window: This will involve using multiple sets of tracks or poles, so you don’t necessarily have to invest in made-to-measure. This option looks excellent on larger bay windows with a grand, elegant appearance, but they can be more hassle to open and close due to having multiple sets of curtains to deal with.
3. A straight pole or track across the window: Best for larger bay windows, a curtain hung straight across will separate the window from the rest of the room. This eliminates the worry of a custom rod and can provide a cozy little nook away from the main space. However, it depends on the size of your space and whether you feel comfortable separating off part of your room.
Roman Blinds
If curtains don’t quite appeal to you, roman blinds can offer a sleek, minimalist look to your space whilst retaining an elegant look.
Romans also offer more light control options than curtains, as you can pull them up or down to whichever level your prefer.
A Combination?
If you’d like the best of both worlds, you can choose a combination of curtains and blinds. This is a popular option because it gives a layered appearance and more control over light and privacy.
For example, you can pair your curtains with a roman blind made from lighter fabric, allowing more light to flow through without passers-by peering inside your home.
Window Seat
These can really open up a whole window of opportunities (pardon the pun).
Window seats can not only add extra decoration to the home, but serve a practical purpose as extra seating for when you have guests over.
A window seat can also make your home feel cozier, by providing a space where you can relax in the sun and watch the world go by.
Conclusion
Although bay windows may seem tricky to decorate, they give you so much opportunity to add depth and character to your home.
So, whatever your personal style or the type of bay window in your home, we hope that this blog has given you some helpful guidance on how to make the most of them and keep your home practical yet stylish.
If you’re thinking of sprucing up your bay windows, get in touch! We’ll be happy to answer any questions you have and work with you to design your ideal space.