FAQs and Benefits of Made-to-Measure Bay Window Blinds

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, blinds are a popular choice for bay windows. They not only enhance the overall appearance of the room, but they also provide you with complete privacy and light control. Due to the unique shape and angles of bay windows, we recommend our made-to-measure blinds. We can manufacture them to perfectly fit your bay window, minimising any potential gaps where the blinds meet in the corners.

Can vertical blinds be used in a bay window?

Yes, vertical blinds are a popular window treatment for bay windows, for several reasons. They give you complete control over privacy, light and shade thanks to their fully rotatable louvres, and can be made in extra wide and extra long sizes, so they're ideal for larger bay windows.
You can choose which side to have the controls and where the louvres sit. Allowing you to avoid the window handles and making it easier to reach the controls, which is particularly useful for deeper window recesses. They can also be made to be open from the right, left or from the centre, like a pair of curtains.

How do I measure for bay window blinds?

Getting the perfect fit for your windows couldn't be easier, simply follow our easy step-by-step angled bay window and square bay window measuring guides.
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What blinds look nice in a bay window?

Roller blinds offer a clean, contemporary look and are ideal if you want to enjoy an unobscured view outside, simply roll them up and out of the way. Venetian blinds, whether real wood, faux wood, or aluminium, give you precise control over light and privacy along with a timeless yet modern appearance. If you prefer a softer, more luxurious feel, Roman blinds are the perfect choice, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any bay window. For very wide or long bay windows vertical blinds are a practical and stylish solution.

Are curtains or blinds better for bay windows?

The choice largely depends on your room's style, budget, and desired look. Window blinds offer a modern look, greater control over light and privacy, and a wider range of styles at a more affordable price. Curtains provide a softer, luxurious look and feel and better insulation when fully lined, but offer limited light control. Combining the two gives you the best of both worlds if you can't decide.

How do you fit blinds to UPVC bay windows?

Fitting blinds to a UPVC bay window is the same process as fitting them to a standard window. The only difference is you need to make an allowance where the blinds meet in the corners, which we cover in full here. Other than that, it's simply a matter of marking the position of the, drilling the holes, fixing the brackets to the frame and finally locating the blinds in the brackets.

Can you put blinds on a curved bay window?

Yes, you can install individual blinds onto each window that makes up the curved bay window, such as roller blinds and Roman blinds. Alternatively, you can have a vertical blind track specifically designed to follow the curve of the bay window.

What blinds are best to achieve the smallest possible gaps?

If you want to achieve the smallest possible gaps where the blinds meet in the corners of the bay window, the best blinds are as follows, ranked from smallest to largest gaps: 25mm aluminium Venetian blinds, followed closely by Roman blinds. Next would be 35mm real or faux wood Venetian blinds, then 50mm real or faux wood Venetian blinds. Vertical blinds will leave slightly larger gaps, and roller blinds tend to have the most noticeable gaps.

Features and Benefits

Wide range of style options: They’re available in a huge choice of styles. You can opt for the timeless natural charm of real wood, the contemporary appeal of faux wood, or the sleek look of aluminium. For a colourful and characterful look choose from our fabulous patterned designs, or keep things calm and relaxing with one of our soothing neutral plains.

Light control: Their precision controls give you complete light control, allowing you to adjust the amount of light, shade and glare quickly and effortlessly. With a choice of materials in a range of opacity levels, from semi-sheer to blackout, you can find the ideal level of light for your room.

Enhanced privacy: They provide you with the perfect amount of privacy whatever the time of day or night. Choose one of our styles of Venetian blinds, real wood, faux wood or aluminium, if you want privacy without having to lose the view outside.

Energy efficiency: Our thermally efficient bay window blinds are designed to regulate the temperature of your room by reducing heat gain during the summer and heat loss during the winter. They help to keep it comfortable all year round whilst contributing to lower energy bills.

Sustainability: Both our made-to-measure wooden blinds and luxury wood Venetian blinds are manufactured from wood which comes from sustainably managed sources to ensure minimal impact on their ecosystems. They’re the ideal choice if you’re looking for a sustainable blind option that is both stylish and environmentally responsible.

Noise and light pollution reduction: They can help to reduce the amount of external noise and the light from streetlamps and car headlights during the night. Exactly how much will depend on the type of blinds you choose. This can be particularly beneficial if you live on a busy street.

Increased property value: Installing high-quality and functional blinds at your bay windows will not only enhance the overall aesthetics of your home, they will increase its appeal and value to potential buyers.

If you’re looking to find out which particular type of blinds will be the most suitable and the best fit for your bay window, we have compiled a comprehensive guide covering which blinds are best for bay windows.

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