Window Treatment for Bow Windows
Originally produced in the U.K., bow windows have been popular since the early '70s. Bow windows can make small spaces look brighter and feel bigger. Bow windows allow for panoramic views of outside the home. However, decorating this type of window can be a challenge, it curves up to form a "U" and is three consecutive windows. Does this Spark an idea?
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Privacy
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Window treatments for bow windows are typically made according to personal privacy requirements. The treatments should allow for privacy as well as allow natural light to get through, and should consider which direction the windows open. Windows facing west will need to be covered to reduce the amount of sunlight entering the room.
Location
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Consider the location of the bow windows in the home. For instance, if the bow windows are at the front of the home or face the street, then think of how it will look from outside, which will influence the choice of blinds. The blinds should compliment both the outside of the home and the inside.
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Blinds
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Some design considerations include adding Roman blinds--blinds made from soft fabric that gathers in pleats when raised--with curtains above them. To make a window treatment look impressive, one must balance what is creative and what is practical.
Cloth roll-up shades provide privacy and an appealing look to bow windows from outside the home as well as in. If the interior colors are differ from the exterior colors, try using different colors on both sides of the roll-up shade--one color to complement exterior home design and one for the interior home design. The easiest way to achieve this would be to use a double-track curtain rods that allow the curtains to stay separated and not become entangled.
Curtains and Valances
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The color of the curtains typically depends on the color of the surrounding walls and the decor of the room. It is essential when installing the curtains to also include a valance at each window, completing the look. Take note that the corners of the windows should also be covered. Choose curtains according to the color of the walls of the room and the style of decoration.
Custom Treatments
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For those who are unsure about color combination, patterns and overall design, purchasing treatments that are custom made is also an option to look into, or if artistically inclined, you may make your own. Customized window treatments will allow for a practical use of any accessories and give the window an aesthetic look.
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