Hi. I'd also go for blinds/shutters and curtains with curtains hung as Brandi said. For the blinds you could try either cafe shutters or a bottom up blind or maybe a voile blind. Where is the burnt orange coming in? And where will your poor dog sit with a window seat?!

I really dislike it when there's a straight pole in front of a bay window. It's such a lovely feature and adds space to your room so why cover it up?

Look for a ceiling mountable bay window curtain pole and you'll get to enjoy it even in the dark winter months :). Can be combined with tab hung cafe curtains if you need privacy during the day but want the light still. Would suggest darker linen curtains with paler cafe ones.

Blinds always make me think of offices - plus they're a pain to dust!

Ps what a gorgeous pooch!

Blinds definitely but material roman ones or rollers.

I would go for three roman blinds, one on each window, or plantation shutters. If you're having a built in window seat then I don't think curtains are necessary as well. The window seat will create enough interest and a focal point without the fuss of curtains. Hope this helps!

Hiya,

3 Roman blinds sound like a great idea. They're a great way to make a feature of a bay window. You could combine this with dress curtains, or alternatively, Roman blinds look stunning on their own. You might even like to consider Roller blinds.

Alternatively, as you speak about privacy, a blind with slats is also a smart choice. Wooden blinds are rustic and stylish, while shutters are timeless.

If you'd like to read more about what's available to you, take a look at our bay window blog for loads of helpful advice - http://www.hillarys.co.uk/inspiration/2014/03/how-to-dress-your-breath-taking-bay-window/

Hope that helps,

Zoe

A lovely generous bay window! We think shutters might work well - they can fold right back to let you make the most of the view, or have them half-open for light and privacy - or of course close them right up for great heat insulation. You can even opt for shutters at the top and bottom that can be opened or closed separately, as in our picture below. Have a look at our Houzz board of shutters for bay windows if you'd like some ideas. Best of luck

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Thought about window sill length curtains on a bay window curtain pole, or would this look to weird?

yes it would look odd, have them to the floor if you want curtains.

I am definitely in the camp of three separate Roman blinds. I would have the window seat covered in a contrasting fabric to the Roman blinds. Personally I would have the darker fabric on the window seat so that you don't have to be too precious with it.... Don't think you should go for anything mind, without consulting your doggie first!!