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Some windows are just too pretty to cover with curtains. Many homeowners spend a lot of time and money on decorative portholes that are so striking that they can stand on their own. Some of the most attractive of these home features are bay windows. These are great home options and serve a number of functions. Finding the right bay window treatment can pose a challenge for many homeowners.

I loved that my home was equipped with a large bay window in my kitchen. This feature serves as an informal seating area and it also provides great storage as well. I get plenty of natural light creeping into the kitchen during the entire day. At first I thought that finding a bay window treatment for my kitchen was really unnecessary.

However, once I got used to the room it started to seem a little cold and stark without some curtains to give it some warmth and depth. The task of finding a nice bay window treatment for the area seemed simple to me until I started shopping. I noticed that I really didn’t want to hide the beautiful glass in my kitchen but I also didn’t want the stark open space, either.

I began my hunt for the perfect bay window treatment at the beginning of the winter season. Since this season usually beckons us to use heavy drapes made out of a fabric like velvet I was generally dismayed by the choices. I hated the idea of my bay window treatment overwhelming the entire kitchen. I decided to wait until spring to continue my shopping.

After all, the view from the kitchen was too beautiful in the snow for me to consider getting a bay window treatment that would darken the area and block my view. Spring is a great time for change so I began my search again after the flowers started to bloom.

I came across some light tab top curtains that are perfect for showing off my decorative curtain rod that I bought especially for the area. However, I found that the bay window treatment was still too heavy even after I tied the tab top curtains back with decorative accents that matched the rod.

Maybe summer would be a better time for finding the right bay window treatment. I thought that I found the right item in a light pair of sheer panels. A matching scarf draped over the decretive rod. This was also way too much for my kitchen. I found that all of the material overtook the space.

Since fall is on our heels I figure that I can always start looking for the perfect bay window treatment during this season. I have to wait until after the leaves change color. I would hate to cover them with curtains.

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