Bay windows are a popular feature – they let in so much light and offer expansive views. But these same benefits can be their detriment.
Ideal for controlling both light and privacy levels, made to measure shutters are an excellent solution for dressing bay windows. And with plenty of shutter styles custom colour options available you can find the exact shade to match your room, for a result that's tailored to your home and interior style.
Discover more about how shutters can transform your bay window.
Architect and TV presenter George Clarke loves a Victorian bay window and knows the best way to dress them. Watch this video to see why George chooses made to measure plantation shutters from the Hillarys range.
Watch nowCombining the benefits of full height and café style shutters in one, tier on tier shutters are a popular choice. Giving you full control of light and privacy levels, they’ll give you both a stylish and practical solution all year round.
Whether you want to match your shutters to your furniture, your wallpaper, or even a favourite ornament, we can help. Just ask your in-home advisor about customised colour, and they'll help you find the exact shade you're looking for.
Go bright and airy, dark and mysterious, or anything in between.
Shutters are great for keeping rooms cool when the temperature rises, creating a cosy feel during cooler months and for controlling light all year round.
Close the louvres when the sun is at its hottest to keep rooms feeling cool, and open them fully to make the most of a gorgeous sunny morning.
With insulating properties, shutters provide an excellent barrier at your window to keep the cold out and the warmth in.
Trapping the cold air before it makes its way into your cosy room is the best form of defence against the chillier weather.
From box bays to bows, each shape is unique so it’s important to choose a window dressing that will fit perfectly. Here we show you how to make the most of this incredible period feature in your home with our made to measure blinds, curtains and shutters.
Watch the videoAlthough they are usually associated with period properties, bay windows can be found in contemporary homes too. So if you’re lucky enough to have one in your home, it’s vital to make the most of it.
Because there are many different types of bay windows - from angled bay to multifaceted bay and bow windows - and the shape of each is unique, it’s important to select a bespoke window covering that will fit perfectly. This where made-to-measure window dressings really shine, as they're crafted to fit every nook and cranny perfectly.
We’ve put together a handy guide to help you decide on the best finish for your bay window:
A bay window will open up a home far more than a normal window. This lets in much sought-after sunlight and is one of the reason’s bay windows are so popular.
But it’s these benefits that are also the downsides of bay windows. Sometimes the sunlight coming in will be too much and sometimes privacy will be an issue because of people being able to look in from all angles.
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 Rollers or sheer Pleated blinds, which create a lovely ambience by allowing sunlight to gently filter into your room.
Roller blinds in a sheer fabric are a good choice for bay windows, as they also offer enhanced levels of daytime privacy while still allowing a lovely diffuse sunlight to fill a room.
Roman blinds offer a gorgeous, soft fabric option, which can be set at different heights to create an interesting look, but also sit neatly within your window recess for a neat and streamlined finish.
Fully-lined curtains are perfect for creating a sophisticated finish, floor-to-ceiling drama and a warm and cosy ambience.
And as bay windows use more glass than a normal window, there is a small chance of further heat escaping from them. If you’re worried about getting chilly, you can create an extra cosy feel by choosing thermal linings for your curtains and even layering curtains over your Roman blinds.
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If your bay window has sharp angles, or alternatively a smooth curve, choose Vertical blinds or curtains as both allow for an angled or curved head rail that will perfectly follow the shape of your bay.
As bay windows use more glass than a normal window, there is a small chance of further heat escaping from them. Pleated blinds in performance fabrics are ideal, as they help to insulate your home by keeping as much heat as possible in the room.
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For a tidy and smart finish, Perfect Fit blinds are a must. These sit flush to the frame of each uPVC window in a bay, so take up next-to-no space, leaving a bay window feeling extra spacey. Perfect Fit blinds are a no drill solution for uPVC windows. They are operated with a tabbed control so there are no operating cords or chain controls.
Our Shutters range is perfect for homes with uniquely shaped windows. For a start, choosing made-to-measure shutters means each panel is designed to fit each section of the window. The result is something tailored to your home and very special.
With shutters, you can adjust each of the shutter panels individually to let more or less light come into your home or for privacy reasons. Obviously, you can throw shutters wide open to really take advantage of a bay window’s perks or fully close them too.
Our shutters come in a range of louvre widths, so choose larger louvres to allow more light into your room, or smaller ones if your bay window faces a busy street.
Tier-on-Tier shutters are a versatile option, as the top and bottom halves of the shutters open independently of each other, so you can throw open the top set to let some sunlight in while keeping the bottom set closed for a little more privacy.
And finally, you can have shutters that go perfectly with the rest of your interior by choosing our Custom Colour option. Custom Colour shutters can be matched to more than 2000 premium and high-street paint shades.
With bay windows taking up so much wall space, it’s hard to avoid putting furniture in front of them making it difficult to reach the window dressings. Our Roller blinds are available with motorised controls to making it easier than ever to adjust your blinds without even having to leave the comfort of your sofa.
Bay windows are a striking feature in your home, and making mistakes when measuring these challenging window shapes can prove costly. That’s why we believe that made-to-measure blinds, curtains or shutters are essential for your bay windows. Our expert advisors have years’ of experience measuring and fitting window dressings in bay windows, so you can rest assured your chosen window dressings will fit perfectly and look fabulous.
And because there are so many wonderful options for bay windows, your local advisor can help you decide on the very best option to suit your specific window. Request an appointment at a time to suit you, and your local advisor will bring our entire range for you to browse at leisure.
