How Do You Install Roman Shades On Bay Windows?
It can be a little intimidating at first to think of installing window treatments on a bay window, especially roman shades. Fortunately, though, it’s much easier than you might think. You just need a few simple tools and a little time. Measure and mark where to attach the brackets to install your new roman shades. Choose a section of the bay window to install the first shade. Measure 2 inches in on the casing or ceiling above the window from each side of the window, and make a small mark. Hold the shade up in the casing or against the ceiling, as close as you can get it to the window without touching. Use a pencil to mark the position of the back of the top of the shade, near where you made the first mark. Do this on only one side. Set the shade aside. Measure the distance from the mark you just made to the window. Using that measurement, make a mark on the opposite side. These marks will determine where the rear of your brackets will go, so make sure they are the same on both sides of
