Bay window treatment ideas

I'm having a really hard time with deciding on how to cover these windows

During the day I like them wide open to let the sun in but at night, you can see right in our LR as we are at the end of a street.

I'm open to any ideas

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Im looking for ideas also, thanks for posting this.

to share my idea and to respond to your post, I really like the rods with the rings, have you seen them ?

here's a visual of what I mean
ROD W RINGS

this way you can easily swish it back and forth. there are many designs to choose from.

or if you plan to have 2 different curtains (I have this in my DR) like a sheer in the back and a darker curain in front, you can try this type of rod

DOUBLE ROD

now as far as blinds/shades, there are SOO many to choose from, and I feel like it's more of a long term decision, depending on how and where youre drilling holes.. Im not crazy about verticals . I love having my windows open, so the verticals constantly hit against eachother with wind..
I like roman shades.. but not sure either..

Im going to start with just the rod/rings, and see if I can get away with no blinds/shades..

hope that helps !

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we did wood blinds on the inside along the window b/c we like to have frames on the window but here are some pics
Before


After



WE open it up durning the day we still get a lot of light in

HTH

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Thanks for the ideas....as for the rods with curtains idea....where would you put the rods?

Across the whole window? Individually on each pane?

Also-
How much were those blinds?

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This is what we did. Sorry the pic is so small.

Message edited 2/18/2008 7:32:44 PM.

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Bump for more pics or ideas.... really need help and have to pick something soon!

I'm tired of the tension rod I'm using now

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not the best picture, but we just have regular curtains on our bay window, with a decorative rod

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I am curious to see what other have. I have also wondering what to do with two bay windows I have. All the examples here so far look good. I guess it's just a matter of pref. I'm really liking the double rod.
Good luck. Let us know what you choose.

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I have a bow window, not a bay, but close enough!

This is what the previous owners did. I actually just ordered curtains. I am getting a pole mounted kingston valance with panels and I am keeping the shades that they left for now.

The Calico Corners website has some nice ideas.