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HELP! I have a Bay Window

13 years ago
I have a bay window (3 windows) in my bedroom. What rods and or corner connectors should I use? The end of the outside windows come really close to the wall, so I will need a simple rod without any finials. I called JC Penney's but they had no idea what I was talking about. Any help or advice would be appreciated.
Thanks!

Comments (23)

  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Try some drapery and fabric stores. Drapery hardware stores that specialize. Can get anything you want.
    ahyman83 thanked LB Interiors
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Try JCPenney online. I think they have some simple rods for this approach.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
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    Decide the type of rod first, that will direct you into what style of drape headings you can use.
  • 13 years ago
    Ok I will check it out. I would like to use clip rings so I'll need a round rod.
  • 13 years ago
    I have almost the same problem in my living room. Solved the problem by getting a "swing arm" rod. You could get 2 ..one .for each of the outer windows and a regular rod for the middle window.
    ahyman83 thanked tquinn1
  • 13 years ago
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    Is that your headboard in the picture? No wall to put it against?
    Cow Hollow Residence · More Info
  • 13 years ago
    nope no other wall to put bed against unfortunetly, its an odd shaped room.
  • 13 years ago
    Is this wall flat or curved? Pic makes it look like it has angles, but I am unsure. If no angles, I would just get one long curtain rod to put across all three. If it is not flat...that is tougher :-)
    Shelves above with a curtain like in the pic I've attached might be cute and give you some bonus storage/display that I'm guessing might be nice. They could be seperate, or you could have one long shelf that moves with the shape of the wall.
    ahyman83 thanked Caitlin
  • 13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    Pull the bed out a bit from the window.


    Two treatments would work nicely, Operating shades with interior mount and decorative panels at the ends.

    No need to have the full rod as the panels merely would be for decoration.
    Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc. · More Info
    ahyman83 thanked elcieg
  • 13 years ago
    I bought bay window rod at JC Penny online
    ahyman83 thanked sumer65
  • 13 years ago
    Where are you located? Consider bamboo blinds hung inside each window. Then you can take your time to select decorative panels or draperies. They will be an investment. You can get bay window hardware, but I'm not sure that would be my choice in 2013. Here's an example from the US: http://www.countrycurtains.com/category/300+rods+and+hardware/320+bay+window+rods.do
    ahyman83 thanked pattiegoode
  • PRO
    13 years ago
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    Great idea also 'tquinn1' swing arms.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
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    Many rods not specific for bay windows can be purchase with separate elbow extensions to work with many rod design styles and color choices. Not sure JCP has them, forgot.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
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    Judyg's idea is an option too.
  • 13 years ago
    Have been very pleased with items from Country Curtains, although haven't purchased their rods. I do think that light weight curtains might work on swing arm rods, which they used to have. I doubt they will support much more than a sheer without dipping. Can't see your bedding, but would suggest simple white shades mounted inside the window frames, swing arms for the two outside windows with a sheer pulled back to each side and then a regular rod for the center one with two panels pulled back to each side. Neat, clean, soft and simple.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
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    If the swing arms are mounted into the wall, you would need toggle screws, for support. If they are mounted on the window frame, they have firm support.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
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    Swing arm opening convenience, may not clear the wall corners on the left and right. They will have a small amount of space but not full opening. Arms would have to be without finials.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Dressing a bay window with drapery can make such a beautiful statement. I suggest two options, depending on the type of function you need. If you’re planning to open and close your drapery on a daily basis, lots of functionality, then you may prefer to mount your drapery on a track with a decorative fascia. This will offer complete movement of your drapery across the entire bay and look stylish. We also have some very low profile end caps in a variety of finishes and colors to be mounted on the track to suit your style. If drapery hung with rings on a wood or metal pole mounted on brackets (no track system) is your fancy, I suggest an option with elbows or mitering at the corners. We have some very low profile end caps to fit your narrow wall space and finish off the rough end of the pole.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Beautiful windows! Bay windows can be tricky because you want to keep the natural light but want your privacy. Stained glass may be the perfect fit for you. Attached are some pictures but feel free to check out more designs: www.scottishstainedglass.com. Thank you!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Another option is window film if you don't want window treatments. Afffords light with some privacy. Clean contemporary way to treat windows.
    Glass privacy films · More Info
    ahyman83 thanked LB Interiors
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Hi there we carry drapery hardware that have special elbow brakets for bay or bow windows.

    http://www.blindsdirectcanada.com/drapery-toronto/drapery-hardware.html
    ahyman83 thanked Blinds Direct Canada
  • 13 years ago
    flexible curtain tracks or use bay window rod connectors to join rods
    ahyman83 thanked joshhoy