How to dress bay windows

Bow window: an arc-shape window structure with at least four windows, also known as a curved bay window

Box window: generally shaped like a rectangular box with a flat front and sides, also known as a square bay window

Angled bay or canted windows a bow window with angled side windows instead of flat

Multifaceted window: made up of seven panes of glass, rather than the usual three

Oriel window: a large bay window projecting from a wall and supported by a corbel or bracket

Bay windows increase the flow of natural light into your home and give you views of the outside that you wouldn’t get with an ordinary window.

To emphasise this, pick out lightweight Roller blinds or sheer Pleated blinds, which create a lovely ambience by allowing sunlight to gently filter into your room.

Curtains are an excellent option for dressing bay windows - they can add elegance and warmth to the space while helping to control levels of natural light and privacy in your room. 

We offer a range of stylish curtain poles and tracks specially designed for bay windows, and all our fabrics are available with blackout and thermal linings to help block out sunlight and reduce draughts.

If your bay window doesn’t have a window sill, we recommend full-length made-to-measure curtains. Top interior designers often fit curtains that are slightly too long, as this gives a full and luxurious effect when the curtains puddle on the floor.

If you've got a radiator under your window, you might choose to layer curtains and a blind. When the blind is lowered you won't block the heat, while the curtains will frame the whole look beautifully.

Use made-to-measure blinds to provide a neat and tidy look.

For an extra touch of luxury, select elegant Romans and set the blinds in separate segments of your bay window at different heights to create interest.