Best Blinds for Bay Windows
Bay windows are one of the most beautiful features in a home — but they're also one of the trickiest to dress well. The angles, the multiple panes and the depth of the reveal all need to be considered before you choose. Here's what we recommend.
Why Bay Windows Need Special Consideration
Most bay windows consist of three or more angled panes. Standard off-the-shelf blinds won't fit the angled returns, and poorly fitted blinds will leave gaps at the sides that let in light and reduce privacy. Made to measure blinds — fitted individually to each pane — give the cleanest result.
Our Top Recommendations for Bay Windows
Roller Blinds
The most popular choice for bay windows. Each pane gets its own individually-measured roller blind, fitted neatly inside the window reveal. They operate independently, which gives you flexible light control across the whole bay. Available in blockout, dim-out and a huge range of fabrics.
Roman Blinds
Roman blinds work beautifully in bay windows in sitting rooms and bedrooms where a softer, more luxurious look is wanted. Like rollers, they're fitted individually to each pane. The fabric folds add warmth and style that a roller can't quite match.
Venetian Blinds
Wood and faux wood Venetians look particularly good in bay windows with period or traditional detailing. They give very precise light control with the slat tilt, and each pane is fitted separately for a neat finish at the angles.
What to Avoid
- cancel A single blind across the whole bay — this rarely works unless the bay is completely flat and shallow. The fabric will bow and the fit will look wrong at the angles.
- cancel Off-the-shelf blinds cut down to size — the cut edge won't be finished and the mechanism won't be centred on the window.
- cancel Vertical blinds in a bay — verticals need a flat track run and generally don't handle the return angles in a bay window well.
Get your bay windows measured professionally
Bay windows are one of the situations where a professional measure makes the biggest difference. Angles, reveals and frame depths all need to be checked on-site. Our free home survey covers this — book a visit and we'll measure every pane and advise on the best product for your specific bay.
Get expert advice on your bay windows
We fit blinds for bay windows across Telford and Shropshire — free home survey included.