Window coverings in bay windows are a great way to dress up your home, and they’re not too hard to put up. This blog post will show you 8 steps on how to hang curtains in a bay window!
Steps on How to Hang Curtains In Bay Window
Step #1. Measure the distance from one side of the window to the other, then cut your curtains accordingly. In our example, we’ll be measuring 48 inches (or 12 feet) so that there is enough fabric for both sides and it looks balanced on each side of the bay window.
Pinch a bit from one end where you will tuck the fabric in to create a pleat.
Tuck the extra fabric at one end of your curtains into that pinch, then use it as a guide when you hang up your curtain rod and tucking both sides together so they look even all around the bay window.
Step #2. Measure how far down from the top edge of the windowsill you want your curtain rod.
Step #3. Take the measurements you’ve calculated and mark where the top window sill is to hang up your new curtains around your bay windows, then use a drill with an appropriate screw bit size for the type of wall material in which you’re drilling into. It’s best not to make any holes if they don’t need to be made.
Step #4. Choose a drill bit size that’s appropriate for the type of wall material you’re drilling into, then use it to make holes in your window sill where you marked with the measurements from before. It’s best not to make any holes if they don’t need to be made.
Step #5. Hang up your curtain rod and tuck both sides of the curtains into it, then hang up your curtain rod and tuck both sides of the curtains in.
What is Bay Window Curtains?
Bay windows are a great architectural design element. They provide more light and make rooms feel larger because of the space they take up, which can be very useful if you don’t have much square footage in your house.
What to Consider when Purchasing Curtains for a Bay Window
Here are a few things you should consider when purchasing curtains for your bay window:
Tip #1. You will want to measure the height of the windows in your bay, as well as any other windows that may be nearby. This is so you can buy enough material and have it long enough to reach down from one edge of each window to the other.
Tip #2. You will also want to measure the width of your windows, as well as any other nearby window that affects how wide you can make your curtains. – Finally, think about what material you would like for your curtains and whether or not they should be lined with a blackout lining so they don’t let in light from outside.
Tip #3. Once you have all of your measurements, it’s time to head out and start shopping! Ordering curtains for a bay window is easier than many people think because most curtain manufacturers offer custom lengths that are made to fit any size windows – even those odd shapes like a bow and arrow-shaped or octagonal looking. The only thing left to do is figure out how many panels you would like to hang.
Tip #4. The most common way of hanging curtains in bay windows is with sheers, which can either be hung on a rod or installed as an inside mount, depending on the location and configuration of your window frame.
Tip #5. When hanging curtains in a bay window with sheer panels, you’ll need two panels for each side of the curtain rod – one panel on either side that hangs down from the rod, and then one panel for each side that does not hang from the rod. Then you’ll need to divide the remaining panels however you want between your two sides of curtains.
Tip #6. To figure out how many sheers are needed, measure the length of either side of your bay window (from corner to corner). Divide this number in half and add an extra two feet to this measurement for the hems.
Tip #7. Then, take your total length and divide it by the number of panels you want on either side. For example, if you have a bay window that measures 100 inches long and are using four sheer panels (two per side), then each panel should measure 25 inches wide (100 divided by four).
Tip #8. Once you’ve cut your panels, hem the bottom of each sheer panel with ½ inch seam. Then make a ¼ inch fold and sew it down to create an inside hem at the top edge where there is no drapery rod support on either side. Repeat this for all sheers before sewing them onto rings or supports.
Tip #9. Next, hang the curtains from either side of your bay window (from corner to corner). Divide this number in half and add an extra two feet to this measurement for the hems. Then take your total length and divide it by the number of panels you want on either side.