A Bay Window Curtain Idea That's A Genius Money-Saving Hack

Bay windows, especially those with built-in bench seating, make for wonderful and comfortable nooks to curl up in. But their multifaceted forms and non-standard sizes mean that there is no one set formula you can follow when it comes to dressing them up, making it tricky to choose the best curtains or find the perfect curtain length for bay windows. Adding curtains to multiple window panels can also rack up a pretty penny, as they call for several finials, hooks, voluminous fabrics, and curtain rods.

YouTuber Confidently Mom shares a creative bay window curtain hack that gets rid of troublesome curtain rod installation while still delivering a visual impact. This project calls for metal cup screw hooks (such as these DYWISHKEY Cup Screw Hooks), a can of spray paint in the color of your wall, and curtain fabric. 

What makes this project unique is that the screw hooks are designed to hang curtains along the main wall that frames the bay windows instead of above the windows themselves. The curtains end up framing the entrance to the built-in bench seating area. Some points to remember before starting: Avoid rubber-coated screw hooks, as they will be harder to slide into the rod pockets on the curtain's backside, and choose screws that are big enough to comfortably hold your fabric aloft.

Head over to an open-air space to spray paint your hooks to match the color of the wall you plan to hang your curtains along, following these time-saving tips to make spray paint projects a breeze. Once they're dry, measure and mark their positions along the wall, evenly spacing them out to prevent sagging. Once the holes are drilled and the screws are put in, all you have to do is to slip the backs of the curtains into the hooks, pulling them taut to avoid any sagging. If you want to reveal the area rather than hide it behind the curtains, gather them midway and hook them back to frame the bay window seating area using another cup screw hook on each side.

This budget-friendly idea can also serve other purposes apart from hanging curtains. The discreet hooks make great anchors for decorative trimmings as well. Use them to string garlands, fairy lights, birthday banners, or other seasonal decorations. They are also perfect for air-drying blooms if you plan to make a dried flower bouquet for your home. If you prefer your curtains to go over the bay windows themselves, you can apply this DIY on the condition that there is enough wall space above and between each panel of your bay windows.