Bay Window Curtain Rods

Bay windows bring everything together.  Your interior decorative taste and the beauty of the outdoors come together in the warmth of your home.  That’s a pretty special formula for success. 

The bay window curtain rods and treatments you select will have a lot to do with how stylish and practical your bay window will be.  You will have many curtain, drape and blind options to choose from, but before you get that far, you will have to get some measurements and make some informed hardware decisions about bay window curtain rods, brackets and extendable poles.

When it comes to bay windows, decorators do not make quick decisions.  You may want to observe the bay from both the inside and outside before making any final decisions.  Observe how the light moves through the window and into the room.  What will you try to accomplish with your window treatments?  Will you welcome more light or do you want more shade?  Does the window capture too much light?  Can the light be filtered?  What can your window treatment choices do to enhance the room?

When you are comfortable with the light, the bay and the room, you will be ready to select your hardware.  Some windows are suited for a one-piece curved curtain rod.  Other bays may be better served with three individual rods or you may opt to hang curtains from the side windows using two single rods and leaving the center window with no covering. Some people prefer wrought iron rods, while other people like different styles instead.

Probably the most cost effective and efficient bay window curtain rod selection is to use one standard rod above each window section.  If the rods are hung close enough they can create the illusion of one continuous rod. 

More elaborate treatments use valances, a rod pocket or ringed curtain over the bay.  Just about any curtain rod can be converted to a bay window rod by using angled brackets and curtain rod extensions.  Rods can be easily cut to fit any sized bay.

Double curtain rods allow layered and more decorative curtains to be hung easily, with a nice drapery effect.  Double rods hold two adjustable rods.  One rod is aligned behind the other adding dimension to the window treatment.  With double curtain rods, the outer curtain is often pulled back while the inner layer stays closed.  The inner layer is usually a thinner material that can filter the light.

Double bay curtain curtain rods come with all the hardware necessary for installation.  Hey are strong enough to hold heavier drapes.  You may need to pick up double adjustable brackets or a set of double scroll brackets.  Whatever you decide, make sure your selections capture the warmth and charm that only a bay window can offer.