What kind of window treatments work well with bay windows that are on the front of the house?

Another asker asked how she should decorate the area around her bay windows. Those answers (benches, plants, wicker, etc) were helpful, but I am more interested in window treatments.

I would use the rice paper blinds. The filter out the suns rays but let the light in. They also make mechanical ones with remote controls.( Sound like a kids toy.)

Window Treatments

Create a new look both inside and outside your home with window treatments. Better TV’s Brooke Carlson gets some expert advice from designer Jen Adams.

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What kinds of window treatments can you hang when you have wood blinds?

I am trying to decorate my living room, specifically I am looking to add window treatments. I have wood blinds (medium oak color) and wood trim (same color). Everything else in the room is really neautral - all khaki. I am wondering what kinds of things I can do for window treatments. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Sounds like we have the same blinds. The wood is so beautiful you really shouldn’t cover it up. We put up simple valances in a neutral color ( close to khaki ) so when the blinds were open they were hidden and we had an open view. When they are closed you get the full effect of the wood. It would be a shame to hide it. It took us a few days to get used to just valances, but it works. Also it is cleaner. Less dust and less curtain cleaning.

How to measure for curtains and window treatments

This four minute tutorial will teach you everything you need to know to measure your windows for curtains and window treatments.

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