Our kitchen bay window ideas explore how these architectural details can not only make your kitchen feel lighter and brighter, but can be styled and enhanced with a range of creative design ideas ...

4. Decorate With Paint to Add Personality Depending on where the bay window is in your home, it's worth asking yourself if you actually need curtains at all.

If your bay window happens to be near your kitchen or dining area, make the most of those angles to create a built-in banquette. An oval or oblong table is an excellent choice for a curving banquette.

Yet, not everybody knows how to navigate them. “The biggest mistake with bay windows is breaking up the hardware,” says Kristine Irving, principal Koo de Kir Architectural Interiors.