Blinds for Bay Windows

There is no denying that if you live in a house with bay windows they are something you should be really excited about. Bay windows are a great feature for any room, it doesn’t matter if you are using the room as a lounge, dining room or family room.

Large feature windows allow lots of natural light to come into the room. They offer you a room with a view, this may be of your neighbourhood, garden or communal area.

One of the most common issues that we see is when people have used curtains rather than blinds for their window dressing. Curtains in their nature are made up from lots of material. This spreads over the window pane even when they are open, blocking out some of the natural daylight that we all crave.

Blinds are fast becoming the most popular way to dress a bay window. Why? When blinds are open they let in the maximum amount of natural light. This, in turn, makes your room look bright and airy whilst also offering privacy from the outside world.

Don’t get me wrong, it is not always the easiest option. Curved windows often mean you will need to use more than one blind but that’s not always the case. Let’s take a look at what options are available.

The Problems with Bay Windows

However, it must be said, when it comes to adding blinds for bay windows, problems arise;

They are usually curved, which means one blind isn’t an option.
With such a large window it can sometimes be difficult to find a blind that is suitable

However, that it is far from the case that blinds can’t be used with a bay window, in fact, it’s the perfect solution for getting the right amount of light and privacy at the same time.

Let’s take a look at some blind options that would transform your beautiful bay window into the focal point of your living space;

Vertical Blinds

Vertical blinds offer a fantastic degree of flexibility. This makes them the perfect blind for bay and feature windows as they can be shaped to fit in the most awkward of areas. They come in a wide range of colours that suit any environment. The blinds can be adjusted to any angle allowing in just the perfect amount of light or privacy for you. They can be made to any height requirement and come with two width options.

Roman Blinds

As roman blinds fold up into themselves they are ideal for bay windows. These blinds can be fitted to each window individually. All of our roman blinds come fully lined with blackout material, and there is a huge range of material to choose from. Roman blinds offer a unique flexibility of being open, closed or open and any point between the two.

Perfect-Fit Blinds

This simple system which allows for pleated, roller or Venetian blinds to be fitted perfectly onto your UPVC windows. The blind becomes part of the window frame by using non-destructive clip brackets so there is no needs for drilling or screws. They offer a thoroughly modern feel, come in a huge range of colours and do not hinder the opening mechanism of the window.

Still not sure what type of blinds to go for?

Check out our style guide for our Top 5 Bay window Blind Ideas

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We have both venetian blinds and pleated blinds in a wide range of contemporary colours. Screwfit and Beadfit fittings.

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Blinds For Bay Windows : FAQs

What is a Bay Window?

A bay window is a window design that protrudes, irrespective of how big it is. The interior angles of these types of windows is typically 90 degrees, 135 or 150 degrees, although triangular formations are also common.

What types of bay window are there?

There are different designs of bay window, with different names:

Prow: Two triangular windows each at a 120 angle is known as a prow.
Oriel Windows: This type of window protrudes from a building, but does not reach the ground. Instead it is supported by from beneath by a corbel or above by a bracket.
Square / Boxed: This type of bay window has a flat front and two right angled side windows.
Angled: This type of window has one flat front and two angled sides.

What is a canted bay window?

A canted bay window has a flat front, and angled sides.

What is a multifaceted bay window?

This is a type of bay window made from several panes of glass rather than the usual three.

What is a bow window and how does it differ from a bay window?

A bay window normally has three openings, at different angles, whereas a bow window normally has four or five openings. This makes dressing these types of windows considerably different in terms of options and design.

Why choose us?

We’re a local, family-run business that is passionate about what we do. We love adding more layers of design to your rooms through beautiful blinds.
Seeing it all come together leaves you happy, and your satisfaction makes us happy.