Bay windows are a beautiful addition to any home. They can be used for dining, watching TV, or just relaxing and enjoying the view. Bay windows provide lots of light during the day but when it’s time for bed they need more than just curtains to keep out the light.
In this blog post, I will show you how to dress a bay window with blinds and curtains in stylish ways that will work best with your décor!
Ideas on how to dress a Bay Window with curtains and blinds
Tip #1. Blinds: Blinds are a great way to dress your bay window. They can be used without curtains or with sheer drapes if desired. Curtain rods should not go past the width of the blinds for best results, but they don’t have to match either! Here is how you would install them inside and out;
Tip #2. Blinds on the inside of your bay window: The blinds should be mounted to the wall and not over any windows so they can open up. Mounting brackets for outside use are also available if you want them to close out light or adjust how much is let in by sliding them across a track. You may need help from a professional to install them correctly.
Tip #3. Blinds on the outside of your bay window: The blinds should be mounted above any windows and not over so they can open up. Mounting brackets for inside use are also available if you want them to close out light or adjust how much is let in by sliding them across a track. You may need help from a professional to install them correctly.
Tip #4. Curtains on the inside of your bay window: Cordless or rod-mounted curtains are usually what people use in their bay windows, but you can also work with cornices and valances to make it more personal. You may need help from a professional to hang curtains as it will take some time and expertise.
What is a Bay Window?
As a window is divided into three sections, the middle section being larger than two other side-by-side panes, this type of window is called a bay. Bay windows are usually made up of four or more panels in an L shape and mounted on one wall of the room with at least one panel that slides open to create extra space.
Movable panels are often used to create a more open space and move the view from outdoors, indoors or vice versa without having to physically change location in the room. You may need help from a professional to install them correctly.
What are Blinds?
Blinds are a type of window treatment designed to cover the windows. They can be horizontal or vertical in orientation and fitted inside panels, along with many other types of treatments like shutters.
The most common blind is made up of slats – pieces of wood that fit together horizontally and twisted on top for reinforcement- which open by lifting a tab on the side.
Vertical blinds are often used as a privacy screen, with slats that close in front of one another when pulled to create an opaque surface.
What are Curtains?
Curtains are also called draperies and window dressings. They can be hung from poles mounted above or around windows, or supported by a variety of other means.
Difference Between Drapes and Curtains
- Drapes are often used for decoration, while curtains can also provide some privacy in addition to blocking the light from outside. Curtains and drapes come in many shapes, designs, and colors as well as different materials – fabric or silk- which have various properties so their suitability is dependent on the location and the purpose.
- Vertical curtains are hung from a window sill or pole so that they hang vertically, like vertical blinds
- Curtains can be used to cover glass doors leading out into an enclosed porch for example. The effect is different than with draperies, as drapes must be pulled back away from the glass.
- Curtains are also a popular choice for covering sliding patio doors and french doorways that lead outside, as they can both provide privacy when needed and be closed to keep out the sun or rain.
- In this scenario, one set of curtains is installed in each doorway so that you have two sets of panels on either side which will allow you to close one set while still keeping the other open.
- The curtains in this case are hung so that they overlap on either side of the window frame, and a rod is used for each panel to hang it with hooks or rings at the bottom edge.
How to Care for Blinds
- Dust blinds every two weeks and cleans them with a dry cloth each time you vacuum.
- Replace your blinds if they have lost their shape or don’t move easily for the last three years to keep up appearances.
How to Care for Curtains
Hang curtains so that they are seven inches from where it meets the floor, wash them once a month with cold water, and dry them on low heat.
Advantages of Blinds
- Blinds are a more affordable option than curtains.
- Blinds can be used on large windows to provide privacy and block out the sun.
Advantages of Curtains
- Curtains can be used to provide privacy and block out the sun.
- Curtains are a more expensive option than blinds, but they typically last longer because of their thicker fabric.