window treatment for bay window
I'm trying to figure out if there is a fairly simple plan for gaining some privacy at night with this street view window in my dining room. Our house is on a sloped lot with the sidewalk lower than the front of the house, so even if the windows are covered only on the bottom half, we will have enough privacy. I also want the ability to let the natural light in. The window in the center does not open, but the two smaller side windows do open, so I would also want that to still be possible with whatever window covering we go with. The material between the windows is all vinyl--no drywall or wood framing to screw into. I made notes on the second photo to show where drywall is and where the vinyl is. And there isn't a way that I can see to use tension rods because of the way that the windows abut one another.
The previous owner of the home had a curtain rod that was mounted on drywall on the outside of the window that went straight across and enclosed the entire window so that it looked like a flat window from inside the room when the drapes were closed. I didn't love that look, especially when the drapes were pulled back, but it would be a simple solution. I have also considered a window film like this, applied only to lower half of the windows: https://www.wallpops.com/334-0034-charis-premium-window-film Thank you for any thoughts on this!
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Comments (4)In that window, to make it work for your husband and you and allow you to control the light, I would use wooden blinds that match the trim (and a shade lighter if you can't make it exact) with attractive tapes. I'd use very light-weight ones, and use the widest slats I could make fit, because it takes fewer of the wider ones per shade, which means that they stack up higher when you pull them all the way up. If that is appealing to you, from what I can see, you will need to add a header from which to hang them, so that they will clear the windows when open. That can be masked with molding stained to match. Some blinds have valances of molding available to match. And it also means measuring carefully from side to side, based on the spot at the top where they would hang, because every additional bit of distance out from the window means their width might have to be reduced a bit, so they will clear each other at the inside corners. (Am I making that part clear?) For the safety of your children, whatever treatment you choose, think about how to corral the cords so they can't get tangled in them....See MoreWindow treatment ideas for bay window??
Comments (3)gastroc, your window trim is very similar to ours. I love it! Though I've not used this type of rod on any of our windows yet I'm thinking about doing so in the guest bedroom just to show off the gorgeous trim. There are a few different styles but they all fit inside the trim leaving just a small little hole. The photos in the link below are not all Twist n Fit Rods, but you'll see the style in all the ones on the top row and here and there through out the rest of the page linked below... Here is a link that might be useful: Twist n Fit rods....See MoreWindow Treatment in Bay Window
Comments (8)Hey There: We love the view and would never block it with our bottom up top down pleated blinds. With the design of your windows, you will need an inside mount options - so this way you will not cover the beautiful trim not have the blinds/shades sticking out 2 or 3 inches. Our minimalistic pleated blinds are made for narrow depth installation of will give you privacy or light management at the same time. Check us out online at www.PleatedBlindsStore.com or give us a call at 619.665.9446...See MoreBay Window Help!
Comments (5)Top down bottom up is what I’d do. It’ll look good from the outside and be appropriate with your vibe and current furniture. I’m assuming you aren’t trying to create a vintage look....See MoreRelated Professionals
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PRO6 years agoHey There: You need three individual blinds - one for each window. This way you preserve the style and feel of the bay window. With narrow depth bottom up top down shades, you achieve design and functionality - there is no compromise. Please check out our website at www.PleatedBlindsStore.com for more ideas or give us a call...hundreds of fabrics are waiting for you...
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6 years agoTop down/bottom up shades, as Beverly mentioned, are one solution. There are several styles to choose from. You said you didn't care for curtains outside the bay but they can be done as stationary panels outside the area and are pretty if you want softer look.
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- 6 years agoI appreciate the great advice above on the window treatment for my bay window and am now wondering if anyone has ideas for my sliding door pictured here. I do not want vertical blinds. I was thinking of curtains, but how/where would they hang? Inside mount? If I mount on the outside above the slider, would that look out of balance with the windows on either side? I don’t think I want to do curtains on the windows.
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