Bay Window Treatments & Bay Window Treatment Ideas

One of the most interesting, yet most frustrating and difficult, are bay window treatments. There are many reasons for the difficulty and frustration when it comes to bay windows treatment ideas; but the most prevalent is because they are all so different from other window coverings. Even a minute fraction of an inch can throw off even the most expert seamstress and installer.

For this reason, the majority of drapery workrooms will not touch bay window treatment ideas without a paper template to follow. Just measuring will not suffice for these testy bay window plans designs. The paper template, also, must be done with great care and precision in order to have perfect results. There are a multitude of styles to produce the best window treatments for bay windows.

Precision Possible Only With A Template

It is not just a template of the window itself that needs to be precisely drawn, but the curve of the bay also must be expertly calculated for some bay window treatments either at the ceiling or floor; or sometimes both.

Few will attempt anything as elaborate as the one shown here (designed for Helser Brothers to show off their exquisite drapery hardware) for the mere exactness that must be created to make it look as beautiful as this one. Special attention to critical detail has been mastered here. This is truly a work of art! Few realize what goes into a finished bay window treatment ideas with so much detail.

Many people choose to ignore the architectural lines for bow window treatments and cover everything from floor to ceiling like the beautiful sheer drapery treatment shown here. The side panels are tied back and are the sides of the bay window, while the arch in the center is partially covered by beautiful swags of the same fabric.

The sheer drapery opens in the middle and draws to the left and right side on a curved rod. The fact that these bay window treatments are 28 feet tall make it difficult to photograph to capture the real beauty of the finished product and the environmental settings. While not as taxing and complicated as some with many templates, the enormity of these bay window treatment ideas pose their own problems and challenges.

Inside The Window Frame or Outside The Frame?

Bay window treatments are much easier to accomplish with an outside mount design. In simplicity, some can actually be mounted on a hinged board and adjusted accordingly when installing. This will create more stationary bow window treatments and less flexible than drapery rod hardware. It is sometimes a choice based upon the expense. Let me briefly explain this. When you have large windows that take great amounts of fabric then add to the expense custom drapery hardware; many will choose either a single valance or cornice treatment, or a more stationary approach as described above to save the expense of doing both in such a grand manner. Lumber and hinges are far more economical than curved drapery hardware for these types of bay window treatments.

What could be more beautiful in a bay window than a Bay Window Swag Valance like the one displayed here that features a custom made curved Helser Brothers iron drapery hardware? A more modern affair, yet in a time when craftsmanship and detail are paramount, this bay window treatment of stationary drapery panels, inspires a theme of simple elegance; while giving a sense of energy and excitement with the addition of roman shades for privacy. One has to feel the warmth and beauty while being inspired by the variety of textures and patterns combined for a decorative effect.

What could be more elegant, yet so subtle in design, that it affords them a very unique character in a stand alone bay window treatment? The sheer horizontal shade is always in style, always functional, and always maintains classic beauty in every home. Exquisite detail deserve distinctive finishes, and this room says it all.

Natural colors and textures never go out of style. What inspires you? Is it the look and feel of natural fibers? Simple style? Functionality and practicality? I like to paint a visual picture. Pretend you are in this chair, you have a beautiful view of the mountains, you have a wonderful flower garden in your yard, but you have a desire for some privacy from the neighbors windows. Now open your eyes and look at these wonderful Top-Down-Bottom-Up Woven Woods. Do these fit the scene? You bet they do!

Everything, Something, or Nothing?

Sometimes you want a bay window treatment to finish the room but remain unobtrusive because of other factors. These cornices provide the perfect backdrop for such an outstanding view. Natural colors and textures have long been favorites and will remain so for some time to come. The neutral hue cornices give the windows a finished look with texture and style, while lending the window to the beauty of the outdoors to enjoy for hours on end.

I hope we have inspired you with some ideas, concepts, and solutions. There's nothing to fear with window treatments for bay windows. You need only take these necessary steps toward starting your project correctly to have the best overall outcome. Measure, make templates, measure again. Then proceed.Once you have decided how simple or how elaborate you want your bay window treatments to look, the rest is easy.

There are many companies that offer bay window DraperyHardware; my particular preference is Helser Brothers. They will customize your bay window rods and make many suggestions for your bay window designs. If you have a question about your bay window curtain rod or any other drapery hardware questions, they will be there to walk you through the process.

If you have to make budget choice, always choose better drapery hardware. You'll be happy you did!

This is primarily because they are so accommodating and really want you to get it right the first time. That's what keeps people like me coming back over and over again. I love their customer service and ethics better than anyone in the business!They will always be my first recommendation for all drapery hardware needs.

On the design end of it, don't be too hard on yourself. You can see on this page the huge variation of ideas and treatments. Don't be afraid to think outside the box and come up with your own creation. Think about what will make you happy with your choices. Think about whether it will be a focal point in the room, just a color addition to blend with the rest of the room, or something that finishes yet disappears from the view.

We all express ourselves individually and uniquely. Experiment with different techniques, let your inspiration come from within. Be intrigued. Let your emphasis be on creating a mood. Let it be you. Your mood. Your home. Your bay window treatment ideas. Then, finally, your bay window treatments.

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