Make a square bay window
look great !
Square bay windows can look a bit "odd" sometimes. Hanging curtains
and making them look good is often a bit of a problem.
Take a look at the square bay below and see what you think.....?
In the picture to the right you can see the finished job.
It looks great doesn't it.
Click on the image for larger picture.
Very simple. Take a look at the diagram
below to see
how it all works.
It all hangs from 3 simple top boards.
The long one across the front of the bay.
Then 2 smaller ones on the sides of the bay.
In this example the boards fit right up to the coving.
They are on simple shelf brackets fixed to the wall
over the window. Just like putting up a simple shelf.
Then next the box pleat valance is held up with
velcro tape(also known as "Hook and loop tape").
Fix the velcro to the leading edges of the boards
using a staple gun.
Finally top fix your curtain rail to the underside of the top boards. For more info on doing this check out the Curtain rail page.
Now you have all the hardware fitted you can take accurate measurements. Then use these sizes to make and hang bay window curtains.
1. Measure your curtain rail for the curtain width.
2. Hook your tape measure on the top of your rail and measure down to where you want your curtain to finish.
3. Measure the leading edges of the top boards where the velcro has been fitted. This will give you the length of your valance.
4. Finally hook your tape measure onto the top edge of the top boards and measure down for the valance length.
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