Best of the Week: 37 Clever Ideas to Maximise Bay Windows
Do you have a home with bay windows but don’t know what to do with them? Here are some ideas.
Bay windows can be a good way to add light, and some space, in a home, but if you don’t know what to do to make the most of this feature, it could just end up as wasted space. Sure, you could add a window seat – but why not think outside the box and go for something more useful? Here are some great ideas on what to do to make the most of your bay windows.
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2. Location: Washington DC
Features: A custom banquet has created a dining space in the area in front of these large bay windows.
Features: A custom banquet has created a dining space in the area in front of these large bay windows.
3. Location: Singapore
Features: Need just a little bit of extra space in your lounge room? Extend your entertainment centre out into the bay window space.
Features: Need just a little bit of extra space in your lounge room? Extend your entertainment centre out into the bay window space.
4. Location: Boston, USA
Features: An elegant desk designed to fit into a bay window space.
Features: An elegant desk designed to fit into a bay window space.
5. Location: Austin, USA
Features: A bay window space makes the perfect spot for a stand-alone bathtub.
Features: A bay window space makes the perfect spot for a stand-alone bathtub.
6. Location: Singapore
Features: Make use of the extra space in a bay window to create a unique platform bed.
Features: Make use of the extra space in a bay window to create a unique platform bed.
7. Location: New York
Features: The bay window space has been used for the kitchen sink, with extra room for growing indoor plants too.
Features: The bay window space has been used for the kitchen sink, with extra room for growing indoor plants too.
8. Location: Singapore
Features: A clever use of the bay window space for a neat study area.
Features: A clever use of the bay window space for a neat study area.
9. Location: Chicago, USA
Features: An elegant vanity table in a master bedroom makes the most of this bay window space.
Features: An elegant vanity table in a master bedroom makes the most of this bay window space.
10. Location: Singapore
Features: The bay window area has been used to create extra storage in a master bedroom.
Features: The bay window area has been used to create extra storage in a master bedroom.
11. Location: Chicago, USA
Features: A handy breakfast table has been tucked into the bay window area of this stylish kitchen.
Features: A handy breakfast table has been tucked into the bay window area of this stylish kitchen.
12. Location: Singapore
Features: A built-in bedhead, desk and storage has been built to take advantage of the extra space from the bay windows.
Features: A built-in bedhead, desk and storage has been built to take advantage of the extra space from the bay windows.
13. Location: Sydney, Australia
Features: An antique table chosen to fit perfectly into the bay window space to maximise the dining room.
Features: An antique table chosen to fit perfectly into the bay window space to maximise the dining room.
14. Location: Singapore
Features: The whole bay window space has been reclaimed for additional built-in storage.
Features: The whole bay window space has been reclaimed for additional built-in storage.
15. Location: Sheffield, UK
Features: The area under the bay window has been used to create a vanity space behind the bedhead, which is shown on the left.
Features: The area under the bay window has been used to create a vanity space behind the bedhead, which is shown on the left.
16. Location: Singapore
Features: Twin study areas make the most of the bay window space for extra light and storage.
Features: Twin study areas make the most of the bay window space for extra light and storage.
17. Location: San Francisco
Features: A reading nook set into a bay window, right next to the library.
Features: A reading nook set into a bay window, right next to the library.
18. Location: Boston, USA
Features: Using the bay window area for a dining space just needs the right sized table and chairs.
Features: Using the bay window area for a dining space just needs the right sized table and chairs.
19. Location: San Francisco, USA
Features: The kitchen sink, dishwasher and storage make the most of the extra space from the bay window.
Features: The kitchen sink, dishwasher and storage make the most of the extra space from the bay window.
20. Location: London
Features: A home office makes the most of the additional space from the bay window.
Features: A home office makes the most of the additional space from the bay window.
21. Location: Sydney, Australia
Features: A space for therapy? Or just a friendly chat and reading nook.
Features: A space for therapy? Or just a friendly chat and reading nook.
22. Location: Singapore
Features: A built-in desk, storage and shelves make the most of the bay window space in this bedroom.
Features: A built-in desk, storage and shelves make the most of the bay window space in this bedroom.
23. Location: Cornwall, UK
Features: This neat bay window area has been turned into a dining space with an arty touch.
Features: This neat bay window area has been turned into a dining space with an arty touch.
24. Location: Singapore
Features: A minimal desk makes the most of the light coming in from the bay window.
Features: A minimal desk makes the most of the light coming in from the bay window.
25. Location: Orange County, USA
Features: The television stand has been custom-built to fit into one bay of these windows.
Features: The television stand has been custom-built to fit into one bay of these windows.
26. Location: Singapore
Features: A handy desk is tucked into a useful space, making the most of the bay window in this bedroom.
Features: A handy desk is tucked into a useful space, making the most of the bay window in this bedroom.
27. Location: Orlando, USA
Features: A handy spot to do some indoor gardening has been created in the space of this bay window.
Features: A handy spot to do some indoor gardening has been created in the space of this bay window.
28. Location: Singapore
Features: One way to get two beds, and storage, into a small room is to create a series of platforms that also take up extra bay window space.
Features: One way to get two beds, and storage, into a small room is to create a series of platforms that also take up extra bay window space.
29. Location: Vancouver, Canada
Features: A complete home office has been designed to fit into the bay windows and take the most of the views.
Features: A complete home office has been designed to fit into the bay windows and take the most of the views.
30. Location: Singapore
Features: Mirrored built-in storage makes the most of the bay window space and makes the room appear bigger.
Features: Mirrored built-in storage makes the most of the bay window space and makes the room appear bigger.
31. Location: Washington, USA
Features: An oval dining table is a great choice to make the most of the full bay window space.
Features: An oval dining table is a great choice to make the most of the full bay window space.
32. Location: Oakland, USA
Features: Use the area of the bay windows for a mini music room … and a place for plants.
Features: Use the area of the bay windows for a mini music room … and a place for plants.
33. Location: Gloucestershire, UK
Features: The area under the bay window has been used to hide away the heating, as well as a space for decorative objects.
Features: The area under the bay window has been used to hide away the heating, as well as a space for decorative objects.
34. Location: Chicago, USA
Features: This bay window is the ideal spot for a children’s play area, including a spot for an afternoon nap.
Features: This bay window is the ideal spot for a children’s play area, including a spot for an afternoon nap.
35. Location: Baltimore, USA
Features: The bay window in this kitchen is the perfect spot for sun-loving plants.
Features: The bay window in this kitchen is the perfect spot for sun-loving plants.
36. Location: Los Angeles, USA
Features: This bay window has been turned into the perfect crafting space with great light and heaps of built-in storage.
Features: This bay window has been turned into the perfect crafting space with great light and heaps of built-in storage.
37. Location: Indianapolis, USA
Features: Love playing chess? Create a dedicated spot just for playing chess or other board games (or even mahjong!).
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Features: Love playing chess? Create a dedicated spot just for playing chess or other board games (or even mahjong!).
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Features: This Japanese inspired space has built out storage and seating from the bay window area.