Do you enjoy spending more time indoors, curling up with good books? Do you have a student in your home who spends their time reading and studying? No matter what hobbies you enjoy, there is no better time to create a cozy reading or relaxation nook, especially if your home has a bay window!

Our team at Interior Views Design Center has a knack for creating custom bay window treatments, and we offer Hunter Douglas blinds, shades, and shutters to create the perfect look for you. With the three options below, we can help you transform this unique space into a gorgeous, relaxing area perfect for relaxing with a book, gaming, or enjoying your views.

Why are Custom Bay Window Shades and Shutters Better for Bay Windows?

Bay windows have different shapes than traditional rectangular windows. Bay or box windows are structured windows that have three or more panels and create a curved or angular shape. Custom window treatments are best for them, since bay windows are often quite custom to the space. Custom window treatments are bespoke and measured to fit, offering better coverage, privacy, and light control than an off-the-shelf solution.

When you go custom, you’re not beholden to what is on the shelf at the store—you can select modern, custom window coverings to match your room’s decor and complement your window’s unique features like its specialty hardware, built-in seating, trimwork, or angled edges. At Interior Views, our quality craftsmanship ensures durability, making your window treatments a long-lasting investment in your home.

Pirouette® Sheer Shades Are Appealing and Versatile

Sheer shades are refined window treatments that filter light gently for a radiant balance between brightness and privacy with a combination of sheer and opaque elements. We often recommend sheer shades for reading nooks because of the softer aesthetic they bring to the hard lines of bay windows.

Pirouette® Sheer Shades feature soft, adjustable front-facing fabric vanes attached to a single sheer backing. You adjust the 4" or 5" vanes to control light or raise the whole system into the headrail to let in more brightness. The vanes block out light while the sheer panel allows light to fill the room with a gentle glow.

Top-Down/Bottom-Up Provenance® Woven Wood Shades

Adding texture to a reading nook adds warmth and style. One way to add texture and enjoy control of different lighting situations is with top-down bottom-up Provenance® Woven Wood Shades. Crafted by artisanal weavers and featuring natural materials, Provenance® Woven Wood Shades are naturally woven window treatments ideal for bay windows. You can choose from Roman, Waterfall Roman, and Vertical Drapery styles customized for your bay window’s measurements.

The Top-Down/Bottom-Up feature goes along with their Roman shading styles and allows you to customize these shades further. The system makes it easy to lower the shade from the top to let in light or raise it from the bottom to enjoy an open view of the outdoors. You can comfortably read throughout the day without the distraction of harsh sunlight or an interruption of privacy. Provenance® Woven Wood Shades are available with optional liners for added light control.

The Traditional Look of Heritance® Wood Shutters

Custom wood shutters can frame your bay windows with style. Heritance® Wood Shutters from Hunter Douglas feature 100% hardwood poplar or basswood constructed with the masterful joinery of Truemill® dovetail construction; their classic design pairs well with the architectural style of a bay window. Once installed, they create a focal point in any room.

For a more customized look, consider staining the shutters in a tone that reflects your home’s wood tones, or choosing a paint color to match your existing trim. That’ll add character to the nook and make the nook feel inviting and purposeful like a built-in space.

We Can Help You Customize Your Bay Window Treatments

Trust us: We can help you create a custom bay window treatment that will make this area an often-used sanctuary in your home, whether it’s for a reading nook, a place to unwind, or a gorgeous focal point.

Contact us for an appointment, or give us a call at (732) 840-5600  and a member of our team is standing by to learn more about your project. We serve clients in Manasquan, Wall, Spring Lake, Sea Girt, Avon, Northern Brick, Farmingdale, Bay Head, Point Pleasant, Mantoloking, Lavallette, Seaside Park, Northern Ocean County, and Monmouth County, NJ.