Bay windows, corner windows and sliding glass doors all present unique challenges for dressing them. You can’t simply hang a common curtain and have it look good. Here are the different types of odd window challenges and how to address them.
Sliding Glass Doors
Many people ignore dressing their sliding glass doors because they just don’t know what to do with them. The larger size makes them hard to cover, and you don’t want to limit the access to the doors themselves.
The solution then is to span past the door frame with an extendable rod that will offer enough width. Use two sets of panels so you have enough volume to balance the doors. Of course, make sure that the panels are long enough. You should be able to find what you need in basic colors and styles, but you may also have to have custom panels made to fit, especially if you want a unique design style.
Bay Windows
Bay windows are a challenge to dress because they have two issues to consider. First, bay windows have extra depth that you won’t find in regular windows. They are have a bunch of angles.
The way to address bay windows is to install treatments in multiple layers. This way you can control the light and the privacy while still taking advantage of the architectural detail and interest of a bay window.
Corner Windows
We had this challenge in our old house. While corner windows are wonderful for letting in light and adding interest to the room, adding curtains or panels to both sides of each window can crowd the corner space.
The solution then is to treat them almost as one window. Add two panels to each window for coverage, but then pull them each to one side when letting in light. In other words, the two panels on the left window both go to the left and are anchored with a curtain hook or tie, and the two panels on the right both go to the right.