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Curtain and window treatments for Bay windows can definitely pose a challenge.   This is our number one question that people ask when needing design help.  It is so hard for people to visualize how their bay window will look with window treatments and measuring for a bay window can also be intimidating.  Since space is tight in a bay window area, lets not fight against it!!

One of the nicest looks for Bay Window Curtains is shown in the picture to the left.  Just get a rod and run it straight across the wall.  Hang decorative panels on either end to frame the bay window.  People often use tassels to make dress up the window a little since the window is so wide.  Your eye will be draw to the fabulous window treatment as the light remains to flow in.  Try this with any of our style  custom made drapes and you will be happy with the outcome.

There are a couple of ways to add curtains for bay windows.  The one you choose depends on the type of window you have.  The two types of bay window curtains are the Two Panel Curtain or the Four Panel Curtain.

Four Panel Curtains for Bay Windows

This is our favorite and if you have the space, it is our recommendation.  In a bay window there are three windows.  The larger center window and the twin side windows.  If you have the space above the window molding, then use a decorative wood or metal curtain rod and brackets.  In the angle corners where the windows meet, there are special curtain rod swivel sockets that allow you to connect the rods at any angle.

You would then you attach two curtain panels to the rod on the two ends.  The other two panels would attach to the rod at the angled corners.  If you are concerned about blocking the view, then rod pocket curtains are recommended for your bay window.  They can be “scrunched” very tightly to minimize window block.  Using this configuration, you can get complete privacy and light control.

Two Panel Curtains for Bay Windows

Not every bay window has space at the two angled windows.  If this is your window, then you should consider using just two curtain panels on the outside edges.  This is a decorative solution only.  You won’t be able to use your curtains for privacy and light control.