Curtains for a bay window: 55 photos in the interior, modern window design ideas

As noted, semicircular windows perfectly decorate the room and give it an extraordinary charm. When we select curtains for a semicircular window, it is important that the curtains can highlight such a housing solution. You need to be very careful when choosing curtains and various accessories for them. For example, tiebacks are needed to beautifully lay the canvas, but they should be used in such a way that they do not attract attention to themselves.

Choosing curtains for a semicircular window

Recommendations for choosing curtains

A few recommendations to consider when choosing curtains:

First of all, you need to pay attention to the general style of the room and its purpose.
You should also consider the parameters of bay windows. It is important that the entire composition looks harmonious.
In projections with two or three windows, it is better to decorate each plane with separate curtains.
For a round bay window, solid panels on a flexible cornice are perfect.

Frame installation

After covering the lower and upper curved walls, I installed five frames. With a helper, we took the pre-assembled block apart and numbered each frame and corresponding wedge inserts so the screw holes would line up when the block was assembled on site.

Installing the curved window was fairly easy. First, they nailed the first frame into place and screwed the wedge liner to it with screws. The second block was attached with screws to the first. All the frames were connected in the same way, but they were held in place only by nails.

We aligned and wedged the block in the desired position. When it was symmetrically installed in the opening and aligned horizontally and vertically, it was secured with galvanized nails 50 mm long. nailing them in increments of 200 mm through the holes in the window mounting shelf. The window unit arrived with plastic protective covers, which I snapped into place, and sealed the joints with sealant.

What types of curtains are best to use for bay windows?

The following types of curtains are used to decorate bay windows:

Roman. Quite a universal option. The canvases are fixed in the required position and create neat folds.
Tulle. Curtains give this window projection a special lightness and allow you to further expand the space.
Curtains. They will be a win-win solution for any bay window and will undoubtedly make it the main accent of the entire room.
Rolled. Sun blinds are a very convenient and functional design option; they significantly save space in the room and do not overload it.
Blinds. Horizontal, vertical slats or pleated blinds will be the most economical bay window design. Thanks to the huge variety of materials and colors, they can be matched to any interior.
French. They are perfect for original shaped windows. French curtains form graceful, picturesque folds and attract attention.
Austrian. They create heavier draperies that also fit elegantly and beautifully into this window design.
Kiseya. It looks light and impressive and does not weigh down the bay window.

The photo shows a bay window decorated with light curtains of a light shade.

Materials

Nowadays, metal-plastic profiles, aluminum systems and laminated wood beams are mainly used. To give each of the listed materials a radius shape, appropriate technologies are used, which is why the finished structure has its own characteristics.

PVC blocks

The most popular option, due to the well-known practicality of plastic, relatively affordable cost and ease of manufacture. The production technology of round PVC windows consists of preliminary heat treatment of the profile, after which it is given the appropriate shape. The actual heating is carried out in a special chamber. The bending radius is calculated in advance, a template is created, according to which the frame circumference is formed. After cooling, the plastic retains the forum and all the positive properties characteristic of this material:

Low sound transmission;
High energy efficiency;
Service life more than 50 years;
The block turns out to be quite sealed;
PVC is resistant to atmospheric conditions, changes in temperature and humidity, as well as UV radiation.

The main disadvantage of the round design, in comparison with traditional rectangular analogues, is the lack of reinforcing reinforcement. The temperature at which PVC softens to a plastic state differs significantly from that for metal. Therefore, it is impossible to bend polyvinyl chloride reinforced with an iron profile. It will also not work to install a ready-made radius element of additional rigidity into an already formed part. Thus, all the loads are taken by the plastic, which is not critical for relatively small blocks, but will have consequences as the size increases. The outer frame is fixed in the opening and is practically not subject to any critical loads. But the doors of opening structures can become deformed, which in turn will lead to loss of tightness.

It is still possible to further strengthen the round plastic block. This is a fairly expensive technology, and instead of metal, a composite polymer is used as reinforcement.

It is heated to the required temperature, given the appropriate radius and inserted into the prepared plastic profile.

The manufacturing process in the following video:

Aluminum windows

One of the properties of aluminum is high thermal conductivity. Because of this feature, the most common is the so-called cold aluminum glazing. This type of glazing is relevant in rooms where energy efficiency is of secondary importance, for example, on unheated balconies or loggias. The possibility of producing warm aluminum structures also exists. To do this, they use complex profile systems in which metal elements are separated by a special thermal insert - a polymer with low thermal conductivity.

Profiles for round aluminum windows, both cold and warm, are made on profile bending machines. A flat workpiece is passed through rollers several times, deforming it in a given direction. The procedure is repeated until the part takes the required shape.

The positive aspects of aluminum windows:

The maximum service life among all available materials (100 years or more).
The aesthetic appeal of glazing on the facade of a building.
The weight of aluminum blocks is less than that of plastic or wooden models. At the same time, the design is characterized by high mechanical strength, which makes its use most preferable if the block is subject to strong wind loads.

Curtain sizes

The length depends not only on personal preferences and the design of the room, but also on the purpose of the room.

Short (to the window sill)

Shortened curtains allow you to functionally use the window sill, place various furniture near the window opening and simply save space in a small room.

The photo shows a kitchen in light colors and short curtains on the bay window.

Long

Such canvases look more presentable and give the interior a special chic.

The photo shows the living room and bay windows, decorated with long dark curtains with tulle.

Design Tips

Choosing the right curtains will help highlight the advantages and hide the shortcomings of the window.

Design tips for selection:

Large horizontal stripes visually expand the window, while vertical stripes increase its height.
Light, translucent curtains visually make the room lighter and more spacious.
Small prints and patterns on the canvas narrow the space, while large ones expand it.
Textured fabrics that fall in heavy folds add luxury to the interior, but when used in small rooms they make them even more cramped and oppressive.
The edging of the curtains visually expands the window and emphasizes its unusual shape.
Gradient coloring of long curtains visually raises the ceiling.
Selecting curtains that are 1-2 shades brighter than the wallpaper visually makes the room warmer, and darker curtains (compared to the walls) make it colder.

All elements of the curtain composition, from cornices and curtains to secondary decor, must be combined with each other in color, pattern, and general style. This is the only way the design of the corner window will turn out beautiful and harmonious.

Types of bay windows

There are main types of bay windows:

Classical. Quite often found in modern architecture. A classic bay window implies the presence of at least three sides, and it can also have the shape of a semicircle. To decorate this window opening, almost all types of curtains are used.
Half-bay window. Better known as a corner bay window. Curtains allow you to correct its slightly irregular shape and correctly emphasize such an exotic architectural idea in the interior.

The design and purpose of the porch

The veranda for the home has become such a common household item that few people think about its role.
The main purpose of the extension is to make visiting the home more comfortable for a person. Since the porch is the center of the building’s facade, it needs to be made as attractive as possible. It is often erected after the construction of the house, so care should be taken to ensure that it matches the style of the mansion. For this purpose, a project for the porch of a country house is being drawn up.

The more harmonious the overall picture is, the more worthy the veranda itself will look.

Photo of the front porch of a private house - classic design

Bay window shapes

Basic geometric shapes.

Triangular (for 2 windows)

The bay window is triangular in shape and can be decorated with any configuration of curtains made from various fabrics. Most often, curtain rods are installed along the sides of the triangle.

The photo shows the interior of the bedroom and the curtains on the triangular bay window.

Rectangular or trapezoidal (for 3 windows)

For decoration, classic curtains with a lambrequin, Roman, French, Austrian curtains or various sun protection options are suitable. Fabric models allow you to smooth out the pronounced corners of the bay window. A rectangular bay window shape can be formed by redevelopment and combination with a loggia or balcony.

Round

Known as the Venetian bay window, thanks to its glazing with large or panoramic windows, it is an elegant design object.

The photo shows a bedroom with a round bay window, decorated with a combination of curtains and curtains.

Polygonal (4 windows or more)

Due to the unusual protrusion, a lot of light and space is organized in the room. For such a wide bay window, curtains for each window sash are suitable.

The photo shows Roman blinds on each window of a polygonal bay window.

Semicircular windows: style direction

Semicircular window openings today are an innovation in the architecture of houses and attract the attention of others, but such frames arose many centuries ago and were considered an item of luxury and high status for the owners of the premises. Walls with semicircular windows look stylish, noble and simply attractive. It is worth noting that if the bay window is decorated with semicircular windows, then such decor will 100% attract the attention of others.

Such window frames are especially common in buildings of such styles as:

Romanism;
Russian tower;
Gothic;
Classicism;
Morocco;
Arab;
Modern;
Postmodernism.

Unfortunately, in especially standard-type apartments there are not many options for where semicircular arched windows can be installed. Their placement locations were thought out during the design of the structure, and therefore it is only possible to replace the usual square frames with more modern and stylish ones.

Citizens prefer to experiment and install arched windows:

To the balcony;
To the loggia;
For bathrooms;
Kind of fake;
On the partition between the room and the balcony.

The difference between arched windows and standard ones lies in the way the design is carried out, as well as in the upper contour, which is not flat, but semicircular or oval. The design of the window directly depends on the designer of the model and the consumer. They are made from: wood, plastic.

Thanks to modern technologies, it is possible to produce rounded windows of various radii, which allows you to choose original designs.

Window shapes can be: completely round or in the form of a porthole, in the form of a horseshoe, in the form of a half circle, asymmetrical type, in which there is a different radius of curvature, with a quarter circle. In a rectangular frame, completely different sides can be rounded, for example: side, top, part of the top, bottom. Such arched structures significantly expand the limit of possibilities regarding the design of premises, and thanks to the large assortment, you can make a choice towards the most original products in shape. Using rounded frames, you can create unusual architectural designs.

Ideas in the interior of rooms

This type of bay window gives a lot of different ideas for creating a unique interior.

Living room or hall

Classic curtains will look especially elegant and will highlight the entire design. They will complement the interior and will not weigh it down. For living rooms with a lot of furniture, shortened versions of curtains mounted on the ceiling are perfect.

The photo shows a living room in a modern classic style and curtains on the bay windows.

Kitchen and dining room

Kitchens in houses of the P44T series are characterized by triangular, trapezoidal or corner projections. If there is a work area near the windows, then it is better to choose short models of curtains reaching the window sill. For a bay window area with a dining table, you can use long curtains or curtains.

Bedroom

Most often, night curtains made of thick materials or curtains are used. They fit especially well into the interior, smooth out the shape of bay windows and harmonize the overall appearance of the room.

Children's

For decorating a nursery, both models that do not allow light to pass through, such as blinds or roller blinds, or a traditional combination of curtains with tulle, veil or organza are suitable.

The photo shows a children's room and a half-bay window, decorated with light curtains in combination with tulle.

Wooden house

Light, weightless flowing curtains on a bay window ledge in a wooden house will fit perfectly into the overall decor and combine all the windows into one composition.

Warmer, even warmer

Front windows.
Windows for a private home In order to maintain a comfortable microclimate in residential premises in any frost and at the same time not spend huge sums on heating the home, private homeowners have to first of all pay attention to the energy efficiency of windows, that is, their ability to retain heat in the house. Only modern window systems with sealed double-glazed windows and sealing contours between the frame and sashes can become a worthy barrier to cold and drafts.

Thus, PVC profile windows in terms of thermal resistance (the ability to retain heat) are comparable to brickwork half a meter thick.

The energy efficiency of plastic windows is determined by several parameters:

installation width and number of PVC profile chambers;
quality of seals used;
“formula” of a double-glazed window (thickness of the glass, number and width of chambers - spaces between the glasses). These parameters are also important for noise protection;
additional glass unit options, such as the presence of inert gas in the chambers or the use of low-emissivity glass that blocks thermal radiation.

Based on official construction requirements, for the climatic conditions of central Russia, a window system with an installation thickness of 55-58 mm with a single-chamber double-glazed window made of ordinary glass is sufficient. These are the windows that are most often installed in multi-storey new economy class buildings. But private owners should take a closer look at more energy-efficient solutions, since they can save significant amounts on home heating and will maintain thermal comfort in the premises even in the most extreme cold.

Expert commentary

“Wide profile systems not only have greater thermal resistance, but also allow the use of wider double-glazed windows with improved heat-saving characteristics,” says Andrey Okulov, head of the technical department of VEKA Rus, the largest international manufacturer and expert in the field of PVC window systems. – For example, the five-chamber VEKA Softline profile system with an installation width of 70 mm allows you to install a two-chamber double-glazed window with a thickness of up to 42 mm. At the same time, the six-chamber VEKA Alphaline system with a width of 90 mm allows the use of double-glazed windows up to 50 mm, the thermal resistance of which is 10% greater.”

Most homeowners are not used to understanding physical quantities. It is closer and clearer to them if the savings are expressed in rubles. According to experts, installing energy-saving windows instead of old “joinery” can reduce heating costs by 30-50%. How significant is this for the family budget?

For the heating supply of an average private house with a total area of 200 sq.m., equipped with a boiler using main gas, the owners can pay about 20-25 thousand rubles during the heating season. If we are talking about an oil or electric boiler, then the costs increase 4-5 times. Thus, energy-saving windows save tens of thousands of rubles in fuel per year, paying for themselves in the first years of operation.

Design options in various styles

The decor of bay windows should also match the style of the room.

Provence. Linen curtains with floral motifs or decorated with embroidery and various laces look especially elegant. They transmit light perfectly and do not weigh down the window ledge.
Classic. Thick curtains with massive folds in combination with tulle, decorated with lambrequins, tassels, tiebacks or other decorative elements, can change the atmosphere in the room and make it more solemn.
Modern. For bay windows in a modern style, laconic and practical plain curtains in pastel colors, Roman shades or blinds are suitable. They create maximum free space and perfectly complement the overall look of the room.

The photo shows Roman blinds on the bay windows in the living room in a modern style.

Where is it installed?

For civilian objects, this design is borrowed from military construction.

The following construct is introduced:

on balconies;
to country houses and dachas;
for glazing terraces, verandas and winter gardens;
as a façade element for other types of objects.

Installation is carried out according to strictly individual measurements in full compliance with GOST rules. Assembly technology - connecting a chain of windows at a selected angle (common positions are 90, 135 and 150 degrees) using an appropriate connecting profile. It allows the bay window to bend up to 180 degrees.

Important: the window system requires high-quality waterproofing of joints. This is the only way the room will be protected from moisture and gusts of wind.

Bay window curtain design

Various creative ideas allow you to create even more interesting bay window curtain designs.

Combined. Two-color curtains will be a special decoration for such a window projection and will give it exclusivity.
With a semicircular top. They resemble an arch and allow you to add a new sound to the already familiar design of the room.
Asymmetry. Creates a light and playful interior, and brings a little dynamism to it.

Color spectrum

The color palette can create a special atmosphere in the room.

Beige. They bring warmth, regularity and comfort to the room, and create a peaceful atmosphere in it.
Blue. They saturate the space with air and fill it with lightness and purity.
Reds. Red curtains will emphasize the significance of the interior and help achieve a stunning effect in the room.
Pink. Cloudless pink color creates a sophisticated and inviting room design.
Gray. They go well with both cold and warm shades and harmoniously connect them into a single whole.
Green. They evoke pleasant emotions and add brightness and freshness to the room.
Brown. They warm the interior, make it more rich and unusual.

The photo shows a living room and gray Roman blinds on a trapezoidal bay window.

Curtain decor

Interesting curtain decor creates a stylish and fashionable interior.

Lambrequin. Bay windows, decorated with a soft or hard gang lambrequin, look especially elegant and luxurious.
Eyelets. Uniform folds allow the curtain structure to fit harmoniously into the bay window ledge.
With brushes. Curtains decorated with tassels acquire an original appearance, due to which the interior begins to play with new colors.