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Dover Bay Windows Deserve Stunning Window Treatments
Unique window types are oftentimes some of the most visually striking hallmarks of homes in Dover - and one of the most attention-drawing kinds of those unique windows are bay windows. From either inside the home or outside, bay windows offer a look of comfort and fashion all at the same time - granted that they’re combined with the perfect window covering.
But how does one know which window treatment to go with? Just like other specialty window makes, bay windows have individual features to take into account. Sunburst Shutters Delaware will walk you through the bay window treatment checklist, and then offer our suggestions for the perfect partners for your Dover bay windows.
Considerations For Treatments For Bay Windows
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Accentuate your bay window - A poorly-chosen, generic window treatment might obscure the aesthetic of a bay window. Opt for a treatment that enhances your bay window’s eye-catching geometry.
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Control your light and temperature levels - Bay windows can let in a lot of light and heat from outside. You want a window treatment that makes your house comfy and allows for climate control.
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Privacy - Just like a window treatment should accentuate your bay window’s shape, it also needs to control how clearly you’re able to see outside your window, and how well others can see inside.
The Worst Choices For Bay Window Treatments
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Aluminum blinds - Blinds typically hinder the appeal of specially-shaped windows, which can make them seem rather cheap or generic. They also underperform in controlling light levels as well as in their energy-efficiency.
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Drapes - Similar to blinds, drapes hurt the aesthetic of bay windows by covering up their unique geometry, which is one of their primary appeals. Light control is also a zero sum game with drapes.
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No window treatment at all - Sometimes homeowners think they should keep their bay window uncovered. The single upside to not installing a window treatment is an increase in visibility, but doing so decreases your control over light and heat, and can let outsiders get a clear view inside your house at all hours.
Recommendations For Dover Bay Windows
Bay Window Cellular Shades
Modern, wallet-friendly, and easy to operate, cellular shades are a great partner for bay windows. The reason why they work so well on bay windows is the degree of freedom cellular shades give you. These shades are available in different cell sizes, all the way from 7/16 in. to 3/4 in. and come with a top-down/bottom-up system which allows you to lower the shade from the top or raise it from the bottom, so you can get fantastic visibility while maintaining control of light levels.
Sunburst’s cellular shades also come in a range of transparencies, from slightly see-through to opaque, so losing your privacy is not a concern. In addition, unlike some other shades, cellular shades won’t bulk up at the top or along the side of your window when open, because they collapse so seamlessly. So you have the ability to keep the classy look of your bay windows when the shades aren’t in use.
Plantation Shutters For Bay Windows
Like cellular shades, plantation shutters can give Dover homeowners the chance to show off their bay windows’ shape while enjoying the benefits of a custom window treatment. Plantation shutters improve on cellular shades though, by granting you even higher levels of control of light and visibility due to their adjustable louvers. And since they’re custom-fit to your windows, you can enjoy even more freedom in how you complement their aesthetic with full-length or half-length shutters.
Because bay windows tend to be some of the biggest windows in your house, Polywood® plantation shutters’ energy efficiency is a massive draw. Polywood shutters can block close to 30 degrees of temperature flow in your home when used correctly, meaning that a cozy home is a simple tilt away.
For that timeless wood plantation shutter look, our Ovation® shutters exceed all of the competition, having the distinction of being the only 5-star rated wood shutter currently available on the market. Ovation shutters are the perfect window treatment to complement the wood frame around your bay windows.
