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How To Decorate a Bay Window Space

Here at Rico's Window Coverings & Films, we love all windows, but bay windows especially stand out and shouldn't be ignored in your home decor! Whether you upgrade window treatments to bay window shutters or shades, hang lush greenery, or add cozy seating, this space can become a main feature in your home.

A stylish living room space with a bay window inclusion at Rico's Window Coverings & Film near Sacramento California (CA)

Window Treatments That Transform Your Bay Window

Upgrading your window treatments takes the bay window space from simple to stunning. Roman shades and plantation shutters are two popular options for bay windows:

Roman Shades

The cascading folds of Roman shades, such as the Hunter Douglas Vignette® Modern Roman Shades, bring elegance and sophistication to your bay window area. They are endlessly customizable in style (rolling or stacking), colors (from Classic Linen to Hale Navy), and fabric opacities (from sheer to room darkening). Plus, they're custom-fit to complement your bay window's unique angles perfectly.

Interior Shutters

Interior shutters for bay windows border the window in clean, crisp lines. They bring a sense of structure and sophistication to your bay window, making it a standout feature in the room. Composite shutters, such as Hunter Douglas NewStyle® Composite Shutters, are incredibly practical—durable, easy to clean, and fantastic for insulation, keeping your space comfortable in every season.

A Frame of Lush Greenery

Hanging plants in the bay window is the perfect opportunity for nature enthusiasts to bring a bit of the outdoors inside. All of the natural sun streaming in through big bay windows will keep your plants thriving (just don't forget to water them occasionally, too!). Plants that look especially beautiful cascading down from bay windows are Boston ferns with their frolicking feathery fronds dancing in the breeze and spider plants with their playful "spiderettes" dangling elegantly from the main plant. Both of these plants are non-toxic to pets, so if your furbaby takes an interest in the family's new green additions, they will be safe.

Dreamy Bay Window Seating

Cozy seating in your bay window is an inviting way to create a dreamy nook that is the ultimate spot for reading or spending quality time with a loved one. For a truly unique touch, consider a built-in bench with plush cushions and a scattering of throw pillows—layering all different sizes and fabrics creates depth and even more coziness. If building bench seating seems like a bit much, consider a small vintage loveseat to push up against the window! Choose one that doesn't block the view and nestles nicely into the space. Whichever seating you put by your bay window, you and your loved ones will be happy you did!

Your Bay Window Shades and Shutters Near Sacramento, California

From elegant Roman shades to timeless plantation shutters, new window treatments will transform your bay window into one of the most inviting spots in the house. At Rico's Window Coverings & Films, we specialize in tailoring beautiful, high-quality window treatments in Sacramento, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Roseville, Rocklin, and Granite Bay, CA. Contact us today to start your journey toward a custom bay window transformation!