A bay window is a window space projecting outward from the main walls of a building and forming a bay in a room. Bay windows can be used for a myriad of purposes – from seats to storage units, daybeds to reading nooks and they can become your beautiful architectural feature that will elevate the look of the room. Still, like any other feature, bay windows have some advantages and disadvantages, and you should look at them before you decide to get one or not.
Pros
Bay windows allow natural light to enter the home as the panoramic nature of bay windows means that more natural sunlight will enter your home from several directions at the same time, besides, you’ll have amazing views! Bay windows add space: they can extend the length of a room by up to three feet. Bay windows let the heat out and cool breeze in, which is perfect for hot climates. They add value to your home, which is important if you are going to sell it. The clean, modern feeling conveyed by all that glass, combined with the increase in square footage, means that you might fetch a higher sales price for your home once you decide to sell.
a bay window as a sleeping zone, with a large daybed, lots of boho pillows and blankets, candles and a side table is amazing
a bay window featuring a dining set with benches and lots of potted plants all over is a very cozy space flooded with light
a bay window reading nook styled with midnight blue cushions and pillows, built-in bookshelves, potted plants and a candelabra
a bay window styled as a sitting nook, with leather chairs, a coffee table, some pillows and a lovely view is amazing
a bay window taken by a contemporary day bed, with pillows and faux fir, with some driftwood in vases is a cool reading nook
a bay window used as a working space - it fits a wooden trestle desk, a white chair, grey curtains, a box and a lamp is a brilliant idea
a bay window with a dark-stained desk and a chair for working here, neutral vintage furniture and a pendant lamp
a bay window with a fitted daybed, colorful pillows, a basket and curtains to make this space private
a bay window with a fitted seating area with baskets for storage, a round table, plaid pillows and striped shades
a bay window with a fitted sofa and pillows, dark shades makes this space cozy to be and welcomes a lot
Cons
You’ll get a lot of extra sunlight from bay windows, so make sure that you choose windows with high energy ratings against solar heat gain. And if you like to sleep in a completely dark room, you may wish to consider another kind of window. It’s hard to find window treatments. Because of bay windows’ angles and configurations, it’s oftentimes difficult to install hardware for curtains, blinds, and other treatments. Bay windows cost more than other types of windows. And because they are more difficult to install, they will cost the owner more money initially.
a bay window with a radiator, a potted plant, a lamp and a stool - this is a cool way to use an awkward space
a bay window with black framing, a catchy modern desk and a chair here for comfortable working in the space
a bay window with curtains, black modern chairs, a coffee table and a console one, potted plants and a boho rug
a bay window with dark frames, a couple of comfy yellow chairs with pillows, a vintage table and greenery is amazing
a bay window zone done as a dining one, with a round table, a couple of chairs, potted greenery and a lovely view of the city
a beautiful bay window area done with a lovely daybed with lots of pillows, a couple of side tables, greenery and a lovely view
a boho bedroom with a bay window, a chair and some potted plants, the window area is a very cozy nook
a boho bedroom with a bay window, a hanging chair and some books, this is a great space to relax a bit
a bright boho sitting zone by the bay window - metal chais with pillows and faux fur, a potted plant and a window with Roman shades
a dining room with vintage furniture and a bay window that features a bench and lots of potted plants
a floor to ceiling bay window with a couple of vintage chairs, a matching round table is a gorgeous conversation zone
a large bay window as part of the interior, with a chair, a round table and a colorful floor lamp floods the space with light
a large bay window turned into a sitting zone with white chairs, printed pillows, a side table and a grey pouf
How To Style A Bay Window?
Create a reading nook, a sitting or conversation space, a sleeping space or a breakfast nook. Build in a daybed, a sofa or carefully choose some furniture that fits here – a couple of chairs or a loveseat, a table with chairs or some other items according to the space you are going to have. Add curtains or blinds if you gonna block out all that light from time to time. Get inspired!
a light-filled living room with a bay window with a couple of chairs, a metallic table and ottoman, pretty creay curtains
a minimalist living room featuring a bay window with dark-stained frames, neutral minimalist furniture and some black items
a modern living room with a bay window and an upholstered bench in this zone, a neutral sofa, a catchy glass top table
a refined vintage bedroom with a small bay window done with a sitting space, pillows and a cushion, green curtains
a round bay window with a large console table for displaying plants, a breakfast zone with a round table and some chairs
a sofa built into the space by the ay window, with lots of blankets and pillows, a crate table with blooms and candles
a stylish and welcoming sitting nook by the bay window, with creamy chairs, a jute rug, greenery, a floor lamp and some pillows
a stylish living room with a black framed bay window finished with a leather chair, potted plants and a lamp looks gorgeous
a vintage boho bedroom with a bay window that fills the space with light and gives it to potted plants creating a small orangery
an airy and chic living room with stucco and a bay window that houses a grey sofa and leather chairs, a cool table and a chandelier