Window Treatment Ideas for Kitchen/Dining Bay Window Area?
Hi! My kitchen and dining area features a lovely bay window overlooking the yard. I want to soften the area, since it has almost no framework, but I'm at a crossroads as to what to do. My first instinct was a bay window curtain system that fits inside, as it would be space efficient. I've also considered doing a standard rod on the outside just to frame the area, but I feel like that will clutter the right wall since there isn't much of it available.
My kitchen table is in front of the window, so it's the big feature of the kitchen upon entering. Also, because of the table, I'm wanting to keep the treatments light. Maybe sheer panels inside, and solid panels on the outside? All sheer? My goal is to soften the area while showcasing the yard. I've been ruminating on this forever because I don't want to install a rod, only to regret it. I'd greatly appreciate input as to what would flatter the space best?
I've attached pictures of the window, as well as set-up ideas. Thank you!
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Comments (6)I have a very similar window in my family room but, since it faces the woods, I leave it free of treatments and hang my sculpture pieces in it. I do have an idea though. Get regular drapes for each side and add a valence across the middle. You can place them higher on the wall than the window frame but not so high as to allow the top of a shade to show. When I did mine in my bedroom I did just that and then added duette fabric blinds that matched the drapes in color and also a room darkening shade on a rod that jutted out a bit more. That way, during the day I raise the shade and the fabric blind gets raised half way. In the evening I pull down both of them. You need to use a rod for the valence and drapery that extends out far enough to compensate for the two treatments that will be under the valence. Have I made that too complicated? It's actually very easy and I found it to be the most reasonable way. I bought the curtains at Country Curtain and the darkening shades and fabric blinds at Lowes....See MoreWindow treatments for large Bay window
Comments (7)Look at Houzz photos "roman shades on bay windows" and you will see a bounty of delightful window treatments for bay windows. It is assumed the space is a main living area, so the formality or casualness of fabric for romans would depend on the planned furnishings and décor for the room. Is this helpful?...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 MoreAdvice on window treatments for kitchen/dining area
Comments (2)Hi, it seems like the bamboo shades would like nice and help with the cohesive look since it’s open concept as long as all your functional needs are taken care of as well....See More
decoenthusiaste
3 years agoJesse
3 years agodecoenthusiaste
3 years agoShades on the windows and panels on a rod outside the bay. These are more full and formal than you probably want, but for concept...
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Maureen
3 years agoSuggest blinds as well and have you considered taking advantage of this lovely window by setting up with your dining set. This will also provide better flow to the outside
PROFenstermann LLC
3 years agoHave you thought about bottom up top down pleated blinds or honeycomb shades? Minimal in design and able to install as inside mount to a shallow depth of only 1/2 inch. Here are some client pictures and how they solved their bay window challenge.
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