Bay window curtain ideas

Your first decision about your made-to-measure curtains is likely to be the colour of your fabric and whether it's plain or patterned. We have hundreds of beautiful colours and styles to choose from.

Have a think about if you want to minimise the amount of light coming into your room. If so, a heavier fabric like velvet would be a wise decision, and a blackout lining would further help to reduce the light and heat loss too. Adding blackout blinds will create an even cosier finish and provide privacy. This is extra important if your bay window looks out onto a pavement.

Conversely if you wish to maximise the light, choose light and airy Voiles for daytime privacy.

A major benefit of choosing made-to-measure curtains is that you choose everything so you get exactly what you want. This includes your curtain header, which is the top piece of the curtain that attaches to the curtain pole or track. Different headers affect the way curtains look at the window. The most traditional type is a pencil pleat curtain. This creates regular gathers for a uniform appearance, and is a good option for a curved bay as it helps achieve a smooth finish around the curve. For more formal styling, try a pinch pleat curtain. This gathers the curtain into a structured fold for a smart, tailored look. Other options include contemporary eyelet or wave curtains.

Sheer Voile curtains create the illusion of light and space, so are a perfect choice for rooms which are overlooked as they offer daytime privacy.

If you need night time privacy too, layer your Voiles over a blind, or use in combination with a heavier curtain. This will also create texture and interest at your window.