If you are living in a classic house or an older Victorian house, bay windows are an elegant addition to your home. On the other hand, as with any window, there are needs that have to be addressed. Some of these needs are specific to bay windows, as you will notice when it comes time to design and install your window treatments. These windows are very beautiful and eye-catching which means your window treatments will need to be beautiful and eye-catching as well.
Before starting with window treatments we need to think of the reasons we have for putting the bay window in. Where is this window located in the house? Is there going to be a seat hooked to it? What kind of cushions to use? What is it going to be used for a reading spot or in a kid's bedroom? Or is it going to be in the living room to look out on cold days? These are the questions that are going to determine the ways of design.
To remodel your home in an antique way to match the bay window you need to consider a change in drapery. Instead of the heavy fabrics of that era you can choose newer, lighter, more airy fabrics. The angles and look of the window will be softened by the lighter fabrics. If you want the bay window to match the room and blend in you will need to get fabric that matches the room. If you want it to stick out and be seen real quick you can add jewels to the drapes and make it look more dramatic without being too dramatic.
If it is raining out side or the weather doesn't permit outside activities people will be attracted to the window to sit and look out at the beautiful rain and to sip some tea, coffee, or cocoa. Or your children might pick this spot to do their homework or read their book. Make sure that the cushion on the seat of the window is very comfy. It will make you appreciate the bay window a lot more if it is homey and ready to sit on.
If you have a good bay window treatment it will enhance the look in the room make it look better and more comfortable. It will make your room look better as well and make the mood of the room changed. If you want the window to look a little more modern make it all simple with bamboo.
The bay window treatment you choose should attract and be pleasing to guests when they come to your house. So get started on your window treatments and don't forget to make sure to accent the unique and charming aspects of your bay windows.