Description of Window Coverings for a Bay Window
Bay windows offer a decorating challenge because of their angles and the way they cut into a wall. They are an impressive feature in any home and look best with window treatments that draw attention to their beauty. Does this Spark an idea?
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The Challenge
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Bay windows provide nooks for reading. Bay windows are usually three angled windows that are sometimes divided by small areas of wall space, but often are not. The challenge is hanging a rod or hinging a cornice to fit perfectly across the window area.
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Cornice
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The type of fabric defines the style of a cornice. A cornice is a popular alternative to draperies. It is made of boards or foam pieces that are hinged to fit the window, then covered in batting and upholstered. Cornices also can be made from wood molding.
Panels
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Panels can be airy or heavy. Panels of fabric that cover the window opening can be gathered or pleated. Pleated window treatments can traverse to open and close allowing for privacy and light.
Soft Shades
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Balloon and Roman shades are popular. Balloon and Roman shades are soft fabrics that have gathering tape on the reverse side to allow them to be raised or lowered. These types of shades can look casual or formal, depending on the selected fabric.
Alternative Coverings
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Blinds and shades give a relaxed look. Blinds, shutters and pull shades on a bay window provide privacy and the ablity to select the degree of light that is allowed to enter through the windows. Alternative coverings can be custom made to fit inside a bay window or across the bay opening. This type of treatment gives a more relaxed feel.
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