That’s Pinterest-ing! How to dress a Bay window

by / Wednesday, 20 March 2013 / Published in INSPIRATION STATION, That's Pinterest-ing!

Each Week we discover interesting topics on Pinterest and share them here.    If you have Bay windows, read on…

Bay windows are beautiful and add lots of natural sunlight to a room, but sometimes they can be a challenge to dress.

This post is for you if:

  1. You have Bay windows in your home
  2. You’re looking for style options to update them
  3. You’re wondering how to properly measure them

1. Bay windows can be dressed individually 

Inside mounted Flat fold roman shade

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Outside mounted relaxed roman shades
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Try a rod mounted above, with a single drapery panel at each window
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2.  Layer your window treatment with 2 styles

This Dual window covering uses a specialty drapery rod hung at the ceiling, and individual shades are inside mounted at  each window allowing for privacy and light control
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 3. Hang a single rod across the front of a bay window as a cost efficient decorating option
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4. Frame the bay window using a pair of panels that hang from each side of the window
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5. Use a Specialty pole with elbows to dress your bay as one window and add tiebacks to allow for natural light
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 What hardware do we need for these unique windows?

Use standard rods with elbow connectors – they are available in various colors that can match your drapery rod.  And don’t forget to get stylish finials for the ends

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Examples of connectors

Now lets measure the window properly

There are a number of ways to dress a Bay Window.  Which was your fav?

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