Bay windows can open up just about any room in the home. They look elegant and refined and allow more sunlight into the room than regular double hung windows. Having the right window covering over them can sometimes be a challenge as curtains or drapes cover up the entire design, blinds are inefficient for these types of windows and the basic nature of the curving structure of these windows.
Shutters, though, are ideally suited for bay windows. When you have bay window shutters, you will have a great deal of control over lighting, privacy, and the view that rests just beyond those windows.
Some of the key benefits of bay window shutters include:
- Refined look
- Easy to maintain
- Simplicity
Let’s take a closer look at these key benefits.
Refined look
Shutters have a more traditional appearance than modern blinds. For just about any window, wood shutters can completely transform the way they look and the appearance of an entire room.
When you have wood shutters covering your bay windows, they will appear as though they are part of the initial design, a perfect complement to the window itself.
Easy to maintain
Wood shutters are easy to maintain, requiring little more than regular dusting, as you would do for any structure in your home. The more that you open and close them, the more you’ll need to take care of them, but with the ease and simplicity with which to control them, maintenance isn’t a problem.
Simplicity
Unlike blinds, shades, or even curtains or other draperies, there is no need to struggle with pull cords, drawing back the curtains and trying them back, or fighting with shades that pop off the track. Shutters are simple to operate, making them more convenient when used with bay windows than any other type of window.
Bay windows can create the sense of any room being larger just by adding this type of structure to it. When you close it off with curtains, it can essentially negate the benefits of that bay window.
However, using wood shutters for bay windows will help to maintain their style and structure, helping you maximize the impact that they have on your home.
