If you have an Edwardian or Victorian home, then chances are some rooms in your home may have a bay window. Bay windows are a great feature in a home, often letting in lots of light and creating a feeling of space. But it can be hard to know how to utilise them. This post looks at some bay window decorating ideas to give you some inspiration for your home.
Window Seat With Built in Storage
A very popular bay window decorating trend is to build a seat into the bay. This can take advantage of views you may have, and provide extra seating. If you think about your design and plan it well you can incorporate extra storage underneath your bay window seating. A great place for hiding Christmas gifts, or maybe storing family games.
Shutters
Shutters for bay windows are a very elegant addition to your living space. Whether you opt for full length, or cafe style, there are lots of options available, including colours and finish. As well as looking stylish, shutters are also very energy efficient and can reduce your heating bills. They can reduce heat loss by up to 62%. Shutters are designed to keep homes warm in the Winter and cool in the Summer. They also provide privacy if your bay window is street facing.
Reading Nook
Smaller bay windows are the perfect space for a cosy reading nook. Whether you build in a seat or simply add a chair to the space, this can be a relatively inexpensive DIY job to create a calm and tranquil area in your home.
Desk
Bay window decorating ideas can extend beyond seating. With the increase in the number of people working from home it can be a great solution to the home office. Creating a built in desk in your bay window space is a fantastic way to create a practical area without encroaching on precious space.
Play Area
A bay window in a kids bedroom can make a great train track table, or craft station. This can easily be adapted as your children grow to become other things, but will always provide much needed storage.
Dining Bench seat
Using your bay window to create a bench seat for the dining room table is a great way to save space. It looks elegant and your dining room table will always be filled with light.
Dressing Table
Bedrooms can be a bit cramped with large beds, wardrobes and all our storage needs. Create more space in your bedroom by turning the bay window into a beautiful dressing table with a place to sit whilst you do your hair and make-up. You could even add a Hollywood mirror.
Nature
If you have a bay window that gets lots of beautiful sunlight, it can be a great spot for house plants. Bring the outdoors in and create a jungle vibe with lots of plants.
Bath
If you are lucky enough to have a bay window in your bathroom it is the perfect spot for a bath. If you are going for all out luxury then make it a roll top bath. The perfect place for relaxing with bubbles.
Conclusion
One great use for a bay window is turning it into a cozy reading nook. You can create a tranquil corner with a built-in seat or just add a comfortable chair, offering a perfect space for unwinding with a good book. To make this spot even more inviting, consider complementing the decor with traditional rugs for extra warmth and style.
These are just a few bay window decorating ideas, but I hope it shoes you what you can do with the space in a variety or rooms, giving you stylish and practical solutions for everyday living.
This post is sponsored by California Shutters. All views and opinions are my own.
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