How To Dress A Bay Window Without Curtains

This diy version by funky junk interiors is inspired by old farm style.

How to dress a bay window without curtains.

Decide where to put the rods. Windows without treatments can look a little bare and all it takes to dress them up is adding curtains blinds or maybe even a valance. With this scenario i would take advantage of the deep window recesses and add a roman shade to each. Choose a track for effortless movement.

For an informal effect hang pieces of linen or light fabric at the bottom half of the bay window allowing light through the top half but also creating privacy. Cleats on each side of the window hold the ends of the rope in place. You can install the rods on the wooden frame of the window using brackets. As bay windows project outwards from the rest of the room a traditional curtain pole can limit how much material can move around the bay.

If eyes are the windows to the soul then think of window treatments as the hairstyle the make up or the jewelry. Bay curtain rods can be pricey but diy window treatment ideas can save your budget. Here are more ideas for dressing up a kitchen window without using a curtain here. My 1890 victorian has so many odd but beautiful windows bay with middle window shorter and sill way up high bay with built in windowseat oval window in bathroom pretty mullions that i don t want to cover with roman shades pretty moldings that i don t want to hide with curtains.

To dress up a large bay window consider skipping curtains or blinds altogether and opting instead for a privacy screen. This will not only block out the light really well it will also help to soften the windows detracting from the different sizes. You could do this with either a fabric roman shade or woven shade. The rods to hold your window dressing can be placed in several different locations creating a different look for your bay window.

Roman shades provide privacy when lowered. You don t have to do anything expensive even just a simple valance is a great way to bring in some texture and color. The curtains and the diy rod dress up the bay window. Hem the panels of fabric and hang them on a flexible net curtain wire so they can be gathered at the side if you need more light.

Deciding where to install the rods is the first step to getting a great window dressing.