Create a seating area and architectural focal point with these cozy bay window ideas.
John Gruen
A bay window is a classic architectural feature that floods a room with ample light and elegance.
Abay windowalso lends itself well tocustom built-in elementssuch as a banquette or a storage bench.
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Bathroom Bay Window
A bathroom bay window provides the perfect spot for astatement bathtub.
The curved shape of the banquette emphasizes the charming window and maximizes seating around the bistro-style table.
This stunning primary bedroom layers the two aesthetics beautifully for a visually balanced space that exudes lived-in comfort.
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Game Room Bay Window Seating
A built-in banquette offers plenty of seating in this stunninggame room.
Bay Window with Shiplap Walls
Pair a bay window with shiplap walls for maximum modern farmhouse charm.
Abuilt-in window seatmakes clever use of the potentially awkward bump-out.
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The windows are topped with transoms that feature the same traditional, paned pattern.
Bay Window Treatments
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Unlined sheer draperies soften this bay window.
Bay Window with a View
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Simplicity was the key to success in this home office.
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Here, a small bay window with a ledge lends additional display space for potted plants and kitchen herbs.
The large bay is framed by the arch while traditional paned windows exude quiet style.
Dramatic black-and-white patterned draperies frame the window and draw attention to the bump-out.
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The windows can be thrown open to allow fresh air andglorious garden scentsto fill the room.
The shapely tub emphasizes the graceful curve of the bay window.
Airy draperies installed along the bay lend privacy without compromising all of the natural light potential.
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The window cornices add architectural interest without obstructing the views beyond the windows.
Overlooking the front yard, this living room is bathed in natural light streaming in through the bay window.
Floor-to-ceiling draperies add elegance and lend a splash of bold color to the otherwise neutral space.
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A stripe of colored fabric around the perimeter of the shades lends modern appeal.
Sheer drapes permit filtered sunlight, while the heavier green silk treatments add drama.
Heavy drapes provide privacy and add subtle pattern.
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