Friday, April 29, 2011

At Bay


As a kid, I wanted to move to a house with a bay window in my bedroom.  For some reason I thought this was the end-all-be-all of bedroom features.  As far as I was concerned, it didn't even have to have a closet- just a bay window with a window seat.  After all, I was as obsessed with storage and effieciency then as I am now, so the window seat was non-negotiable.  We never moved to a house with a bay window but I did spend a lot of time with my realtor grandfather in houses that had one, so that sufficed. 

Many other people fantasize about having bay windows in their home but once they get one, they just aren't sure what to do with it.  Do we put curtains up?  Do we need a window seat?  Do we just leave it alone?? All of these questions end up leading to frustration.  Here are a few photos of bay windows done well.
                  
                  Kitchen seating

Open and airy reading nook

Seating & storage

For every individual style there is a solution to the bay window dilemma.  It really isn't as difficult as it may seem.  I hope these ideas provide some bay window inspiration!

3 comments:

  1. “Many other people fantasize about having bay windows in their home but once they get one, they just aren't sure what to do with it.” – Maybe they just don’t know how to style and maximize the window. The window itself is beautiful. With a little adornment and decoration, it would look lovely.

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  2. I liked the last photo. Ever since I was a child, I really wanted to have that kind of mini bed by the window. I dunno, but I really find it cool to hang around there, especially when rain is falling. For me, it’s the perfect place to reminisce wonderful memories. ;)

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  3. Since I have always wanted a bay window as my hang out, I am pretty content with how my window looks now. It has a comfy window seat which is perfect for napping. But I mostly use it for reading purposes since I have placed a bookcase near it. For those having problems with it, perhaps they should retrace their steps and recall why they got the window in the first place.

    Regards,
    Ashlee Starns

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