Recommendations for choosing curtains

Several recommendations to consider when choosing curtains:

  • First of all, you need to pay attention to the overall style of the room and its purpose.
  • You should also consider the parameters of the bay windows. It is important that the entire composition looks harmonious.
  • In projections with two or three windows, it is better to decorate each plane with separate curtains.
  • For a round bay window, solid panels on a flexible cornice are perfect.
  • You should also consider the parameters of the bay windows. It is important that the entire composition looks harmonious.
  • In projections with two or three windows, it is better to decorate each plane with separate curtains.
  • For a round bay window, solid panels on a flexible cornice are perfect.

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    What types of curtains are best used for bay windows?

    The following types of curtains are used to decorate bay windows:

    • Roman. A fairly universal option. The panels are fixed in the required position and create neat folds.
    • Tulle. Curtains give such a window ledge a special lightness and allow you to further expand the space.
    • Curtains. They will be a win-win solution for any bay window and will undoubtedly make it the main accent of the entire room.
    • Roller. Sun protection roller blinds are a very convenient and functional design option, they significantly save space in the room and do not overload it.
    • Blinds. Horizontal, vertical slats or pleated blinds will be the most economical design for a bay window. Thanks to the huge variety of materials and colors, they can be matched to any interior.
    • French. They are perfect for windows of an original shape. French curtains form graceful picturesque folds and attract attention.
    • Austrian. They create heavier draperies that also fit elegantly and beautifully into this window structure.
    • Kiseya. It looks light and impressive and does not weigh down the bay window.

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    The photo shows a bay window decorated with light curtains of a light shade.

    Curtain sizes

    The length depends not only on personal preferences and the design of the room, but also on the purpose of the room.

    Short (to the windowsill)

    Shortened curtains allow you to functionally use the window sill, place various furniture near the window opening and simply save space in a small room.

    short curtains on the bay window opening in the kitchen

    The photo shows a kitchen in light colors and short curtains on the bay window ledge.

    Long

    Such canvases look more presentable and give the interior a special chic.

    long curtains on the bay window opening in the living room

    The photo shows a living room and bay windows decorated with long dark curtains with tulle.

    Types of bay windows

    There are main types of bay window designs:

    • Classic. Quite often found in modern architecture. A classic bay window implies the presence of at least three sides, it can also be in the shape of a semicircle. Almost all types of curtains are used to decorate this window opening.
    • Half bay window. Better known as a corner bay window. Curtains allow you to correct its slightly irregular shape and competently emphasize such an exotic architectural idea in the interior.

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    Bay window shapes

    Basic geometric shapes.

    Triangular (for 2 windows)

    Bay window triangular shape, can be decorated with any configuration of curtains from different fabrics. Most often, curtain rods are installed along the sides of the triangle.

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    The photo shows a bedroom interior and curtains on a triangular bay window.

    Rectangular or trapezoidal (for 3 windows)

    Classic curtains with a lambrequin, Roman, French, Austrian curtains or various sun protection options are suitable for decoration. Fabric models allow you to smooth out the pronounced angles of the bay window. A rectangular bay window can be created by re-planning and combining it with a loggia or balcony.

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    Round

    Known as Venetian bay window, thanks to glazing with large or panoramic windows, it is an elegant design object.

    curtains on a round bay window in the bedroom

    The photo shows a bedroom with a round bay window, decorated with a combination of curtains with drapes.

    Polygonal (4 windows or more)

    Due to the unusual protrusion, a lot of light and space is organized in the room. For such a wide bay window, curtains on each window sash are suitable.

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    The photo shows Roman blinds on each window of a polygonal bay window.

    Ideas in the interior of rooms

    This type of bay window gives a lot of different ideas for creating an original interior.

    Living room or hall

    Classic curtains will look especially elegant and will emphasize the entire structure. They will complement the interior and will not weigh it down. For living rooms with a lot of furniture, shortened versions of curtains with ceiling mounts are perfect.

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    The photo shows a living room in a modern classic style and curtains on the bay windows.

    Kitchen and dining room

    Kitchens in P44T series houses are characterized by triangular, trapezoidal or angular protrusions. If there is a work area near the windows, it is better to choose short curtain models that reach the windowsill. For the bay window area with a dining table, you can use long curtains or drapes.

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    Bedroom

    Most often, night curtains made of thick materials or drapes are used. They will fit especially well into the interior, smooth out the shape of the bay windows and harmonize the overall appearance of the room.

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    Children’s room

    For decorating a children’s room, both models that do not let in light, such as blinds or roller blinds, and a traditional combination of curtains with tulle, veil or organza are suitable.

    curtains on the bay window in the children's room

    The photo shows a children’s room and a half-bay window decorated with light curtains combined with tulle.

    Wooden house

    Light, weightless flowing curtains on the bay window in a wooden house will fit perfectly into the overall decor and unite all the windows into one composition.

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    Design options in different styles

    The decor of the bay windows should also match the style of the room.

    • Provence. Linen curtains with floral motifs or decorated with embroidery and various laces look especially elegant. They let in light perfectly and do not weigh down the window ledge.
    • Classic. Thick curtains with massive folds in combination with tulle, decorated with lambrequins, tassels, grabs or other decorative elements, can change the atmosphere in the room and make it more festive.
    • Modern. For bay windows in a modern style, laconic and practical plain curtains in pastel colors, Roman blinds or blinds are suitable. They create maximum free space and perfectly complement the overall look of the room.

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    The photo shows Roman blinds on bay windows in a living room in a modern style.

    Bay window curtain design

    Various creative ideas allow you to create an even more interesting design of bay window curtains.

    • Combined. Two-color curtains will become a special decoration of such a window ledge and will give it exclusivity.
    • With a semicircular top. They resemble an arch and allow you to bring a new sound to the already familiar design of the room.
    • Asymmetry. Creates a light and playful interior, and brings a bit of dynamism to it.

    combined curtains on the bay window in the bedroom asymmetrical curtains on the bay window in the living room

    Color scheme

    The color palette can create a special atmosphere in the room.

    • Beige. They bring warmth, regularity and coziness to the room, and create a peaceful atmosphere.
    • Blue. They saturate the space with air and fill it with lightness and purity.
    • Red. Red curtains will emphasize the importance of the interior and help to achieve a stunning effect in the room.
    • Pink. Cloudless pink color creates an exquisite and inviting design of the room.
    • Gray. They go well with both cold and warm shades and harmoniously connect them into a single whole.
    • Green. They evoke pleasant emotions, add brightness and freshness to the room.
    • Brown. They warm up the interior, make it more saturated and unusual.

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    The photo shows a living room and gray Roman blinds on a trapezoidal bay window.

    Curtain decor

    Interesting curtain decor creates a stylish and fashionable interior.

    • Lambrequin. Bay windows decorated with a soft or hard lambrequin bando look especially elegant and luxurious.
    • Eyelets. Uniform folds allow you to harmoniously fit the curtain structure into the bay window ledge.
    • With tassels. Curtains decorated with tassels acquire an original look, due to which the interior begins to play with new colors.

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