While they’re typically associated with traditional, period properties, bay windows are an extremely popular design that has become commonplace in a range of contemporary homes, too.
Projecting outwards from the main walls of a building, bay windows open up a room to provide a more spacious aesthetic that can enhance your home’s interior design.
With this in mind, if you have bay windows in your home, it’s likely that you’ll want to dress them appropriately. The good news is that bay windows are extremely versatile, meaning blinds, curtains and shutters are all suitable when it comes to dressing them.
At James Martin Blinds, we’re used to providing products for our clients that can be paired with all types of windows – meaning we know a thing or two about how to properly dress bay windows.
We’ve put together a handy guide of everything you need to know about how to dress bay windows.
Choose bespoke window covers
First things first: when it comes to any interior design project, it’s important to remember that every property is unique. This means that all bay windows will be slightly different, and require a completely made-to-measure service whether you’re opting for blinds, curtains or shutters.
At James Martin Blinds, we only provide products that are made to measure, ensuring they are efficient for maximising space by not extending into the room itself.
Manage light, ventilation and privacy
Bay windows have the ability to open up a room in a much better way than conventional ones, letting more light into a room. While this is a positive, it can also be a drawback if the sunlight becomes too much. With this in mind, when dressing bay windows it’s important to consider products that can effectively manage the light, as well as ventilation to your home.
Shutters are perhaps the best option to deal with this, as the moveable slats mean you can choose exactly how much light enters your home. Plus, they’re great at enhancing privacy.
Think about insulation
Bay windows use far more glass than other styles. This means that there is a greater chance of heat escaping through them. Keeping this in mind, it’s worthwhile considering options for your bay windows that are better insulators.
Pleated blinds are excellent at this, as the fabrics used to manufacture them are often designed with insulating properties that can keep the heat in a room for as long as possible.
A sophisticated finish
Aesthetics are just as important as practicality, which should always be a consideration when dressing your bay windows. While this will ultimately come down to personal preference, there are a few options that can universally offer a stylish, sophisticated finish to a bay window.
For example, Roman blinds always fit neatly within bay windows to provide a streamlined finish every time. If you’d prefer an alternative appearance, they can also be installed at slightly different heights to create a unique style.
Plus, stylish curtains are always a great choice to tie a room together and create a comforting atmosphere while still blocking out any glare from the sun.
However you choose to dress your bay windows, be it with curtains, blinds or shutters, the team at James Martin Blinds is here to help. Since 2004, we’ve established a reputation for being the most trusted suppliers of bespoke products that we provide to Essex and the home counties. To find out more about what we do, get in touch today.
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