Why You Should Choose Bay Window Treatments for Washington, DC Homes?

Sometimes, you just want to admire the beatiful view from your house. And if you’re the type who likes to look at the view, choose you window treatments carefully. According to veteran interior decorator Adelle Steele:

When you are looking for window treatments for your bay windows, you will face special challenges, particularly related to the shape and size of the window and the window frame. Many people enjoy the openness of bay windows, because they allow wonderful light and air exchange with the outdoors, and they may choose to leave them entirely open. Others may wish for some decoration, or perhaps extra privacy in certain rooms, which requires a little more preparation and planning than regular, standard sized or shaped windows.

A bay window is the kind of window that projects outward from the house, typically in an angled manner, but occasionally with 90-degree angles. There can be multiple windows installed in a bay style, or one large window that fills the entire space.

Washington DC residents are themselves very familiar with bay windows; the capital’s first house with such windows was finished at 618 H St Northeast in 1855 but has long been demolished. Bay windows also have that potential for extending a room’s maximum space and add more sunlight, particularly when you’re talking about living rooms or dining rooms, Steele said. As bay windows cover a large area, taking up several panels, companies that set up window treatments for Washington DC homes like Beltway Blinds offer wonderful options to cover up windows.

Steele said one treatment option worth considering is to set up the windows with Roman shades. The main selling point of the design is that they come in various styles and materials, allowing for flexibility for bay windows and even other window designs. The decorator notes that setting up shades in each window allows for sectional adjustments as needed.

There may be times that your room will need some natural light, but doesn’t really need blinds. Steele suggested using cafe-style curtains, or those set up halfway up the window, for a more relaxed look with a bit of whimsical feel. However, as the curtains are possibly a fire hazard, plantation shutters may be a good alternative.

Bay window treatments in Washington DC provided by reputable companies like Beltway Blinds offer value for money. At the same time, they allow people in the room to control whether to let the sunshine in, or cover up for privacy.

(Article Excerpt and Image from Challenges of Finding Window Treatments for Bay Windows, Blinds Review)