The bay window is an original solution for the interior. This architectural element allows light to penetrate into all corners of the room. In addition, it creates additional space in the room.
In the Middle Ages, the bay window was used as a place for an archer and a restroom.
What is a bay window?
A bay window is a protruding part of a room on the plane of the house. This is a ledge in the wall that is an extension of the room. Similar design glazed around the perimeter and comes in different shapes. In the Middle Ages, such a protrusion improved visibility of the area. Currently performing decorative function. Since windows take up a lot of space, it is necessary
This architectural element has beneficial properties:
- Increases useful area and expands space interior space.
- Windows allow you to increase the light in the room.
- A bay window gives a stylish look to the interior.
- Increases visibility and allows you to admire the scenery without getting up from the couch.
- Decorative element of the facade.
- Benches with shelves are suitable for storing things.
- Additional functional space, which can become a study or reading corner.
The design of the bay window is complex and therefore is erected during the construction phase of the building. It consists of bay windows, base, roof and additional walls. Glazing is carried out with double-glazed windows consisting of profiles and sliding systems.
Deciding on the design concept
The abundance of windows requires a special design. To decorate a bay window you need to know the principles of decoration. main feature of this element in its ability to attract light into the room. Curtains for bay windows are important.
To avoid mistakes when designing, you should familiarize yourself with the concept of bay window decor:
An unexpected decision may be the use of stained glass in the design of a room niche.
Optimal types of curtains for a bay window: Roman and other blinds
It is important to choose a curtain design for a bay window. There is a huge selection various options.
Roman blinds for windows with a bay window are a universal option. The products consist of strips of dense fabric that are laid on top of each other. Built between the strips wooden slats. Using a lifting mechanism, the desired length is adjusted. They are used both in modern designs and in classic interiors. They look great in a room decorated in ethnic style. When lifted, smooth folds are formed, and when straightened, the laconicism of the forms is visible. The products are made from dense and lightweight fabrics. Batiste, taffeta or linen add airiness. They can be decorated with embroidery, ruffles or even tassels. For the dining room or kitchen. For the bedroom, denser textiles are chosen.
Roman blinds are suitable for the kitchen bay window. In this case, two types of products are used:
- classic model characterized by a smooth fabric, when lifted, folds are formed in the form of an accordion;
- a cascade curtain has folds in the form of a cascade, which remain when the structure is opened and create a beautiful drapery.
Distinctive feature The difference between Roman-style curtains and other controlled structures is the formation of wide transverse folds when the panel is lifted.
French products
Decorating a bay window with curtains focuses attention on this area. These curtains are of the cascade type. Artistic folds diversify the interior. Their distinctive feature is the assembly along the entire length. They will decorate a room with a lot of light and space. For a small room, light-colored fabrics are used. This is a good solution for a living room or dining room.
When making such curtains, elastic materials are used, since the drapery should lie evenly and smoothly.
There are two types of product:
- with a lifting mechanism that rises to the desired height and is fixed;
- standard models that are stationary and made of transparent and lightweight fabrics.
You can place French curtains on the bay window in the kitchen near the sofa. Such models will decorate a kitchen in a classic, baroque or Provence style. In the latter case, the products are made of transparent fabrics and complemented with linen or chintz curtains.
Austrian curtains
Austrian canopies have lush draperies. Those with a bay window are suitable, where you need to emphasize the luxury of the decor. With their help, you can block an unsightly view from the windows or curtain the entire space of a niche. They consist of separate sections and are decorated along the lower edge air assemblies or flounces. The curtains are also complemented with fringe and ruffles.
They bring a sense of celebration to the home, which is why they are used in living rooms and other rooms for entertaining guests.
Most often, the bay window is decorated with Austrian models for a classic style. They are made of silk, cambric or cotton. When creating a classic interior, the outer folds are not folded, but hang freely in a corner.
Buttons are used as decoration when making folds.
Japanese curtains
Canvases Japanese curtains will fit into a stylish and functional interior. Such products are suitable as curtains for a half-bay window. They take up minimal space. Their smooth panels conveniently hide behind each other and move along the rows of the cornice. Unlike blinds, they use wide fabric and do not rotate.
A bay window is an original architectural solution, a rounded protrusion at the end of a room or the entire wall, which some residents mistakenly consider problematic for decoration. Sometimes such a plan is made at the outer part of the wall of the living room, replacing the balcony, but the bay window can also have balcony doors. This is one of the methods of increasing usable area apartment or house, and due to several windows the room has additional natural light. However, many windows on one wall require proper design of the bay window. Tulle, curtains, awnings or blinds - what should you choose?
Features and advantages of bay windows
The bay window is not at all a new word in architecture; houses with “window galleries” protruding outward have been used since time immemorial. In some cities there are still houses built by the Germans more than 70 years ago that have bay windows for living rooms. And this option for residential buildings periodically comes into fashion, especially when constructing a loggia adjacent to the room. When architects and designers want to do something original, they turn to bay window designs.
The convex geometry of a wall with several windows looks very noble, and with appropriate window design original curtains the hall or living room looks almost like a palace boudoir. The bay window has several shape options:
- polyhedron;
- triangle;
- semicircular;
- trapezoidal;
- rectangular.
And the design of a bay window is not an easy creative task. If you approach the design of such windows with imagination, then spectacular design will favorably emphasize the overall beauty of any room:
- living room;
- dining room or kitchen;
- winter garden;
- home cinema;
- fireplace room;
- billiard room;
- bedrooms;
- teenager's room or children's room.
A distinctive feature of a bay window design is a row of windows, at least 3, and it is important to design them harmoniously in order to:
- protect the room from excess direct sun rays on the south side of the house in summer;
- keep warm in winter time;
- allow sufficient light to enter the room.
The only drawback is that bay windows will take up a lot of fabric, which is an additional expense. But with a creative approach, you can decorate the windows in an original way without spending too much on fabric. For example, Roman rolled or flat Japanese screen canvases are used for high-tech, minimalism or Japanese style.
The dining room does not need heavy curtains at all. And in a romantic bedroom there is a lot of fabric with draperies, ruffles, frills, tiebacks with satin ribbons, or braid with fringe or tassels will only decorate the decor.
Bay window design ideas
It is important to decide what the curtains should be in a given room, after which you can:
- sew them yourself;
- made to order in a studio or privately, using the advice of professionals;
- Offer to make a craftsman according to your chosen sketch for bay windows.
Attention: The choice of design style for bay windows should be based on a harmonious combination with the overall design of the room and its functionality. Curtains can favorably emphasize the overall design or introduce disharmony and level it out!
A successful idea is often suggested by the curtain fabric or tulle itself. But on the other hand, nothing inspires as much as the best designs. Great options The design of curtains for bay windows can be created using special round or ceiling cornices, from which light fabrics flow down very beautifully. Quite a lot original ideas is also offered on regular windows, in rooms with a rectangular perimeter.
And the bay windows themselves can be quite original:
- arched;
- square;
- inclined (attic);
- oval or round;
- triangular or trapezoidal;
- solid bay windows, forming a convex shape of part of the wall only with the help of a window structure.
Non-standard windows are made to order, so they cost an order of magnitude more. At the same time, you can vary the glass of the bay window, for example, on the 1st low floor the bay window can be glazed with frosted, stained glass, mirrored or corrugated glass. This will eliminate the obsessive feeling of “looking into the windows” from the street and the need to use curtains. In this case, you can limit yourself to hanging beautiful transparent tulle on the windows.
The curtains themselves for bay windows also differ in shape, sewing method and style:
- Japanese shielded;
- French or “marquise” with draperies;
- Roman short;
- Austrian (with pick-up);
- multi-layered English;
- with lambrequins;
- with grabs, etc.
It is impossible not to mention the functionality of a room with bay windows. For example, multiple draperies are appropriate only in the living room and bedroom, and Japanese flat curtains can be made from washable fabric, which will be very convenient in a kitchen or dining room with a bay window.
On the south side of the house you need to think about light filters or blinds in summer period. In winter, heavy warm or multi-layer curtains are appropriate on the north side. And for a home cinema, light-proof curtains for bay windows are appropriate, which are appropriate for daytime film shows.
Curtains for a number of bay windows can be:
- identical on all windows;
- different, hung symmetrically;
- alternating through one.
For example, a lambrequin can decorate only the central window, and heavy curtains can only decorate the side windows, but they all have the same tulle. On a semicircular bay window they often use one continuous transparent tulle in a single sheet, fixed to the ceiling cornice. Iridescent thread curtains also look very beautiful on the bay window - a continuous cascade that oscillates at the slightest movement of air currents.
Bay window cornice
The best way to choose a type of curtain is to use ready-made ideas, which are visible on ready-made examples. Don't forget to buy a special cornice for your bay window. However, there is an opportunity to show your own imagination and realize the most daring undertakings.
Competent design of any window begins with the right choice of cornice. It must meet certain requirements:
- the shape corresponds to the line of the wall with bay windows along the ceiling;
- have a reliable fastening capable of holding a large mass of curtain fabric in 2-3 layers;
- have a reliable design that will not deform under heavy weight;
- a single curtain should move freely in both directions along the baguette line for a sufficient distance, so hooks and tucks that cling to each other are inappropriate;
- the fixing tips at the edges must be securely fastened;
- compliance with the interior style.
Tip: Ceiling cornices look the most advantageous, but they are inconvenient to attach, so it is better to entrust it to a specialist with special tools to fix it securely!
Special bay window cornices come in different shapes and lengths, but they can be adjusted.
1. Round baguette is very convenient for curtains with grommets.
2. Closed decorative baguette is more suitable for multi-layer curtains with lambrequins.
3. A string cornice is not suitable for a bay window structure because it cannot be bent.
4. Plastic tubular curtain rods gradually bend in the center under the heavy weight of the curtain fabric, although they can be bent using special equipment to order.
5. It is easiest to give the required curvature to a metal tubular cornice.
Tip: To correctly determine the curvature of a bent cornice, it is enough to make a drawing that indicates the distance to the extreme points of the cornice and from the center of this line measure the distance to the middle of the bay window. This is all drawn with a compass - this is how the drawing of your bent cornice should be.
Attention: For a round bay window, you usually buy 2-strip cornices - for tulle and curtains. Tulle is sewn in one sheet for all windows, and it is beautiful, but not convenient for frequent opening of bay windows. Therefore, only the outer windows with vents are used for ventilation. Decorative curtains At the same time, they sew on each window separately and decorate them beautifully with tiebacks.
The material and color of the cornices must match the overall design of the room and windows. Under white plastic windows It is better to take the same cornice, under wooden ones - according to the texture of the wood. If the cornice will not be visible, then it is better to buy a reliable and cheap tubular one made of metal. This cornice also fits perfectly into apartments decorated in a modern style - with a lot of chrome parts, lamps and accessories.
Tip: To make it more decorative, consider illuminating the bay window cornice in advance. White looks very noble LED Strip Light along ceiling cornice, which illuminates the flowing curtains and pattern from above ceiling tiles. This should not be done on an uneven ceiling, otherwise the slightest flaws will be obvious!
Blinds for bay window
Blinds are a hit modern interiors, although designers have proposed them for residential premises for a long time. They are ideal for bay windows, especially if there is an excess of sunlight from windows on the south side of the house.
Remember that blinds are:
- vertical;
- horizontal.
Each type requires special cornices, especially for bay windows. And if the bay window is trapezoidal with 4 windows, then 3 plastic cornices interlocking at the edges are sufficient. A curved plastic cornice of round shape, like for curtains, will have to be ordered individually.
As a rule, only vertical blinds are used to decorate bay windows. You can choose thick decorative fabric ribbons or plastic ones. Make sure that the long cornice has a special reinforcing element that supports the given shape.
Blinds are convenient because you can hang them on a solid cornice and control them with one movement of your hand. But you can decorate each window separately, or place blinds only on the central window, as a light filter, and remove them for the winter if not necessary.
If you wish, you can look for special bay window blinds with a ready-made cornice of the curvature you need. Their robust design will last long years, without causing additional hassle for the care and maintenance of bay windows.
Some ideas for making curtains for bay windows with your own hands
If the bay window shape and dimensions window openings If there is no concern that you will not be able to handle their design yourself, we suggest that you show your creative initiative and make curtains with your own hands.
So, if there is already a cornice that matches the interior design and window material, then there is little to do:
- choose the type of curtains that best matches the overall style concept;
- calculate the total volume of fabric with allowance for drapery and seam allowances;
- buy accessories for fastening (special eyelets, tapes, Velcro, etc.), which can be recommended in a fabric or craft store;
- measure and cut the fabric, finish the edges with a hidden seam, sew in fringe or braid, if required by the design;
- the final stage is to iron the fabric and steam at the seams so that it does not pull;
- hang tulle and curtains and decorate with tiebacks or other decorative decorations.
Tip: To decorate bay windows in a nursery, you should not use long, heavy curtains. Multilayer heavy curtains are used only for the living room, bedroom and office in english style. It is better to hang blinds in the greenhouse and on the balcony, and in the kitchen it is better to sew light curtains with decorative details.
Decorative features of some curtain designs
1 Lambrequin - original decorative decoration, which will ennoble bay windows, even if they are curtained very modestly.
2. A solid curtain on a common curtain rod looks very elegant, especially when made from transparent light fabrics with a sheen.
3. French curtains“marquise” is an aristocratic decoration of your bay windows with a lot of sagging draperies, but they look inappropriate and theatrical if they do not fit the overall style. They are beautiful, but not practical, they are difficult to wash and iron, so it is better to use them where windows do not open or where there is a minimum of dust - on the highest floors.
4. Heavy curtains made of velvet or thick curtain fabric are best placed on separate curtain rods so as not to burden the structure. It will be easier to open them, remove them, wash and iron them.
5. Light thread curtains - modern decoration bay window, which looks very original, especially in combination with good lighting and slight air movement. It’s better to buy ready-made ones, although you can make them yourself using creativity, also good. Only they should not resemble Christmas tree rain or a cut curtain made of oilcloth in the bathroom.
6. Austrian curtains - short roller blinds, with a frill along the bottom edge, cute and practical, fit perfectly into classic interior, including in the kitchen and dining room, in the nursery and teenager’s room. It is only important to choose the right fabric.
7. Roman blinds - perfect solution for bay windows for each window separately. They easily fold up, forming elegant folds.
8. Stained glass inserts at the top of the windows go well with sheer tulle or side curtains. Stained glass windows in the upper semicircle of arched windows look simply magnificent, they are easily combined with different types curtains or horizontal blinds on each window separately. Instead of expensive stained glass, you can use a similar self-adhesive film.
9. Decorative curtains Specially designed ones will cost much more, but they can add a stunning effect to your interior. This involves intricate draperies, asymmetrical details and additional embellishments. Sometimes with their help, against the backdrop of beautiful parquet flooring and elegant furniture in a historical style, it is possible to create a stunning palace interior in a city living room or bedroom!
Bay window is translated from German as “lantern”. It received this name because its external structure is similar to the sides of a lantern.
The bay window design includes a profile, a double-glazed window and a specialized connector. Such structures are made of PVC, wood or aluminum. Double-glazed windows suitable for a bay window can be simple, impact-resistant, energy-saving or tinted. Also the window can decorate with stained glass or a film simulating it. To install the structures, special reinforced pipe profiles are used, which have high strength and reliably hold a lot of weight.
A bay window in a house can have a rectangular, triangular, semicircular or multifaceted shape. It is an excellent decoration for the facade of the house and creates additional free space indoors.
For private houses, types of bay windows are selected according to the owner’s wishes: usually these are oval, semicircular or trapezoidal shape. Bay windows can also be found in multi-storey buildings different years. They are characterized by polygonal window options. You can convert a loggia or an insulated balcony into a bay window area.
The bay window requires the use of high-quality, well-insulated double-glazed windows. The presence of a large number of glasses can cause drafts in the room. Window companies provide big choice double-glazed windows various forms and colors.
Semicircular bay window shape for greater effect it can be glazed with vertical windows. When installing glass, special structures are used: flexible profiles connecting pipes and sliding parts.
Bay window in the shape of a circle usually installed on the corner of the house. Its glazing is carried out using bent forms. Installing glass is not too difficult, but it is still better to entrust it to professionals.
Room design
You can create coziness in a bay window niche with the help of interior items by placing in it several ottomans or a sofa and decorating ornamental plants. To visually separate the bay window from the rest of the house, you can use flooring another type. The design of a bay window depends on the type of room and has its own characteristics:
Selection of curtains and curtains
Choosing curtains for a bay window depends on the purpose of the room. The bay window is intended primarily to increase the illumination of the room. For its design, curtains made of transparent and light materials are suitable: tulle or organza. To protect yourself from bright sun, you can use roller structures and blinds. If furniture or plants are located near the bay window, you should choose shorter options for bay window curtains.
Blinds can be one of the economical options bay window design. A separate structure is installed for each window opening. A variety of colors and materials allows you to choose the right model for any interior.
The basis is curtains made of rich, dense fabrics, decorated with various decorative elements. These curtains will play the role of decoration and will be in a static state. They can be attached to the edges of bay windows, creating beautiful composition, which does not interfere with the penetration of light into the room.
For the “working” function, curtains made of translucent light fabrics are suitable: organza, tulle or muslin. With their help, the flow of light into the room will be regulated. In the kitchen or workroom, this function can be performed roller blinds or blinds.
Curtains for the kitchen
Suitable for decorating bay windows in the kitchen modern systems with sun protection: filters, pleated and roller blinds. Often, roller blinds are used together with conventional types of curtains or tulle, serving as protection from heat, sun and prying eyes. In this case, it is better to choose models in light colors: white, light gray or light beige. Light filters are placed on each individual shutter and do not attract attention, unlike the main curtains.
When decorating an interior in a minimalist style, you can do without using classic curtains, giving preference to sun-protection roll models. Thanks to this solution, the window sill space can be used more functionally, the room will visually appear larger. Exists a large number of shades and textures roller blinds, which will allow you to create with their help home comfort and a pleasant warm atmosphere.
The small space with air that is formed between the curtain fabric and the surface of the window allows you to restrain the penetration of hot air into the room in summer and cold air in winter. The material of roller blinds can have an anti-reflective coating, which is useful when working at a computer near a window.
Roller blinds can be mounted without drilling the surface, so they can be used for any type of window frame: plastic, wooden and metal-plastic. They are easy to care for, protect well from light, are combined with other interior objects, do not fade, do not deform from moisture and are suitable for any room.
Living room decoration
For the living room, it is better to choose silk curtains or transparent curtain models. Curtains can be decorated with a lambrequin to create a spectacular look. Asymmetrical models combining different fabrics are also suitable. To separate the bay window from the room, you can use massive curtains, Japanese designs or thread-like curtains.
In the living room, curtains for the bay window can be place in different ways:
Choice for the bedroom
For a bedroom with a bay window, dense, light-blocking fabrics and thin translucent curtains. Heavy lambrequins, overloaded with decorative elements, will be inappropriate here, as they will visually make the bay window heavy. In the bedroom it is better to use roller blinds, Italian, English or Roman blinds. It is more profitable to place them in separate panels for each window. The lighting should be dim, and it is better to install it pointwise: you can arrange the lamps according to different zones bedrooms.
Roller blinds will look more advantageous in a minimalist styled bedroom. For a classic or romantic style, decorating with tulle or curtains is more suitable. external corners bay window You can also get by with a classic set of curtains: a wide curtain with two curtains and a lambrequin.
For a small room with a bay window, you should not use massive dark curtains, which will hide the space and weigh down the interior. They can be replaced with light curtains at the corners of the bay window and thick Roman blinds. This will ensure good combination comfort and protection from light.
Bay window curtain rods
There are straight and curved cornices for bay windows. A single cornice can create the effect of beautiful curtains in the bay window area. To visually increase the height of the room, you can use ceiling option cornices. Each type of cornices has its own characteristics:
Curtains for bay window- flight of fancy. The art of choosing curtains for a bay window.
The standard geometry of a room is somewhat disrupted when part of it is bay window, because it forms additional angles or an oval protrusion.
On the one hand, a bay window improves the illumination of the room and visually enlarges the space, which is very convenient. But along with this, it inevitably creates certain difficulties, since when choosing curtains for a bay window, you have to take into account its features and nuances.
The most important factor for this situation will be the obligatory coincidence of the shape of the curtains and the shape of the bay window. You may prefer the option of sewing curtains separately for each components bay window, if it has the shape of a trapezoid and a triangle. In case of semicircular bay window one solid curtain attached to a semicircular profile cornice will do.
Cornices
We choose not only curtains for the bay window, but also a suitable cornice.
The modern market provides a wide range of cornices. Therefore, today everyone can choose curtain rods; photos of these curtain rods posted on the Internet make it possible to identify exactly the one that suits a specific configuration (string, plastic, aluminum profile).
It is always necessary to remember that when purchasing a cornice, you should not lose sight of the interior of the room. Often, for bay windows, products made from aluminum profile. In this case, the lambrequin is installed on the protruding part, thereby covering the cornice and leaving only the curtains for the bay window visible.
At the same time, cornices can also be made from completely unusual materials, for example, forged metal, plastic with sea shells or cut glass.
Combination
Harmonious combination: bay window for aesthetics, curtains for bay window, corner bay window cornices.
Both curtains and cornices are significant elements stylish interior, so it is important to select them in such a way that they complement each other in a consistent manner, creating a unique atmosphere in the room.
Keeping an eye on curtain rods, photos or other images of them can also be used. To achieve effectiveness and authentic style, it makes sense to purchase an unusual cornice that takes the shape of a window, using wire or even tree branches.
And if we talk about bay window curtains, then their very important feature will be the high consumption of fabric. This is determined by the large window area. Hence the options: drape everything with light fabrics, or, on the contrary, install heavy curtains with tiebacks and a lambrequin. Whatever option is preferred, remember that the curtains should be an organic and inextricable part of the bay window, its continuation.
- this is a separate glazed area of space that extends from the surface of the facade. The advantage of such a protrusion is that it makes the room brighter, visually increasing its area. Often windows in this design have quite big size, therefore, curtains for the bay window are selected in a special way.
Ideally, the design of such an aristocratic architectural masterpiece should be elegant and solemn. Today there are no restrictions in choosing curtains for a bay window. The only requirements are consistency with the interior of the room and functionality. But those who want the curtains in the bay window to fit perfectly into the design concept of the room should familiarize themselves with various nuances registration
Properly selected curtains can become a bright accent of the design of the entire room. But to achieve a similar effect and demonstrate excellent taste It is important to consider a number of rules:
- To hide the gloomy and ugly landscapes outside the window, it is advisable to purchase thick curtains and tulle, and the beauty of the natural landscape, on the contrary, should be emphasized using transparent light fabrics.
- The design of bay window curtains can be different: a separate curtain is hung on each window or selected whole piece textiles on all glass.
- Drapes and curtains should be chosen so that they complement the interior as much as possible - hide flaws and emphasize advantages.
- When choosing the color and texture of the fabric, it is important to consider the area of the room, its lighting and design.
- An architectural ledge, decorated with beautiful and elegant curtains, in itself is a bright and self-sufficient element, so you should not complement it with large and eye-catching decor.
If the windows are separated by a wall (more than 20 cm), then each glass can be decorated separately. For example, a curtain with a tieback is placed on one part, or pleated or blinds are hung separately on each element. And if the distance between the windows is minimal, then on the sides you can use dense material combined with a light curtain.
The main condition for decorating a bay window is the abundance of fabric, which will cover the glazed area. Curtains for a bay window of three windows, photos of which are presented below, can be purchased in a store, ordered from a studio, or sewn yourself. To choose the best option, you should familiarize yourself with the types and shapes of fabrics used to decorate architectural protrusions.
Types of curtains
Before sewing or purchasing curtains, you first need to determine what type of window they will be used for. There are the following forms of bay windows:
- round;
- arched;
- trapezoidal;
- oval;
- square;
- attic;
- triangular.
There are also front windows that form a convex shape of the wall through a single window structure.
Also, when choosing curtains for a bay window, It is worth paying attention to the canvases, because they may differ in style, shape, length, fabric density. Thus, French curtains are replete with folds and scallops, which will be relevant for large premises. But for those who want to place them in small room, you should give preference to light shades.
Roman blinds have a universal style that is familiar to everyone: when lowered, it is a traditional curtain, and when raised, it forms many soft folds. The advantage of the products is that they are made from any type of fabric and can be fixed in any convenient position.
Japanese curtains take up little space; their peculiarity is that they practically do not allow light to pass through. The Australian style is distinguished by an abundance of folds; most often, such curtains are hung in luxurious formal rooms. Bay windows, like other windows, can be decorated with ordinary curtains and tulle.
How to make a choice?
To make it easier to make a choice and get the desired result, you need to familiarize yourself with the leading principles of selecting fabric for the protrusion. First, you should decide whether to use a whole fabric or different parts of the fabric.
Also, before hanging curtains, you need to decide on their purpose. After all fabric sheets They can simply be a harmonious addition to the interior or be used to hide a certain part of the room. At the same time, it is important to consider in which room the bay window is located.
The design of the bay window should be combined with the style of the room. This rule also applies to curtains, which must also perform the functions assigned to them, that is, open and close the window and let or not let in light.
Those who do not want to bother with the choice, but want to get the perfect result, should give preference to classic and functional Roman blinds.
Design ideas for various rooms
The design of a bay window largely depends on the room in which it is located.
Living room
If the ledge is located in the living room, where guests are often received, then the bay window can be decorated with textiles and fabrics with light drapery and exquisite folds. To visually expand the space, textured curtains with various prints are selected.
In the living room, thick curtains that do not let in light would be appropriate. It's better to choose classic style. Tacks, tulle and a lambrequin for a bay window, a photo of which can be seen below, like an “Egyptian sleeve”, will also look beautiful. Austrian curtains will be a wonderful addition to a luxurious interior; in addition, they hide the unflattering view on the street.
When decorating large windows in the living room, it is important to consider what furniture is in the room. So, if in the living room there is coffee table, armchair or sofa, then for comfortable rest it's worth choosing curtains muted tones. And for decorating a winter garden or office, blinds are suitable, allowing you to quickly adjust the lighting.
Kitchen
A photo of a curtain in a kitchen bay window shows that fabric in the shape of an arch (long fabric near the walls and a short fabric in the center) looks quite advantageous. This option is especially relevant if there is a table next to the opening.
Also in the dining room you can place arched roller blinds, which will only partially cover the window. Regarding color, then the best solution will become light shades or a combination of contrasting colors.
Bedroom
In the bedroom, it is recommended to place screen curtains made of thick fabrics, which, if necessary, can block bright light sources. It is better to choose calm and light shades that relax the psyche and allow you to fall asleep faster.
In the relaxation room, multilayer chiffon tulles with thick curtains in green, gray, brown or of blue color. You can also place Roman blinds in the bedroom, combined with thick silk or satin curtains.
Children's
When decorating a bay window in a children's room, it is appropriate to use blinds that do not allow light to pass through, the ideal complement of which will be airy transparent tulle. Roller blinds in sky or light green color with long light curtains will look no less attractive.
Choosing a cornice
When designing a bay window, the choice of cornice is of no small importance, which must meet certain criteria:
- consistency with interior design;
- the shape of the product must correspond to the line of the wall with windows along the length of the ceiling;
- the fastenings at the ends of the cornice must be well fixed;
- the curtain should move freely on both sides of the cornice;
- It is worth choosing a strong strip so that it can withstand the weight of a heavy curtain and not deform.
Bay window cornices have various parameters that can be adjusted if necessary. So, for curtains with grommets, a round baguette is suitable, and a decorative closed version looks beautiful with multi-layer curtains with lambrequins.
Those who decide to hang curtains on a window with a bay window, a photo of which can be seen below, and complement everything with a string cornice, should remember that such a product will not be appropriate, because it cannot be bent. Therefore, it is better to choose more flexible tube curtain rods made of metal.
It's also worth remembering that the cornice must fit into the overall style of the windows and the room as a whole. For example, if window frame wooden, then the baguette must be made of the appropriate material. A modern design, which includes many chrome elements, will perfectly complement a tubular, metal cornice.
Thus, when registering, you must follow a number of rules. In this case, you should decide in advance on the choice of cornices, curtains and curtains. It is equally important to plan the space of the room and divide it into zones. You can do all this on your own or contact a designer who will make the bay window stylish and bright decorative element the whole room.