Bay, corner and arched windows all break the same assumption: that a blind is a rectangle on a straight headrail. Bays and corners are covered by separate blinds per facet, never one continuous blind. Arches are either fitted with a fixed sunburst panel or squared off above the curve. Free measure and quote — call 081 411 8471.
Bay Windows: One Blind Per Facet
A bay is three or more flat panes meeting at angles, usually 90°, 135° or 150°. A single blind cannot bend around them. Each facet gets its own blind, and the whole job comes down to how the joins are handled at the corners.
| Approach | Corner result | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Separate blinds, recess fitted | Small light gap at each angle | Deep reveals, neatest look |
| Separate blinds, face fitted | Blinds nearly meet, minimal gap | Shallow reveals, better blockout |
| Butt-jointed headrails | Near-continuous line across the bay | Verticals and venetians |
| Single blind across the front only | Side panes left uncovered | Shallow bays where sides are small |
The order of operation matters in a bay: adjacent blinds must be able to raise and lower without fouling each other, so control sides are set at the measure, not at installation.
Corner Windows
Two windows meeting at a right angle with little or no wall between them. The concern is the same — the two blinds must clear each other. Fitting one blind full width and butting the second against it gives the cleanest line, and which one runs full width depends on which side you look at most.
Arched and Round Windows
There is no mechanism that raises and lowers through a curve. Three honest options:
- Square off below the arch. A standard blind covers the rectangular portion and the arch stays clear glass. Simplest, cheapest, and usually the right answer when the arch is high and decorative.
- Fixed sunburst panel. A shaped fixed panel fills the arch permanently. It blocks the light but never moves.
- Leave it. If the arch sits above eye level and the glare comes from below it, covering the arch buys nothing.
Why an On-Site Measure Is Not Optional Here
Bay angles are rarely the round numbers the plans claim, and older Cape Town homes have arches that are not true semicircles. Every facet needs its own width, drop and angle taken on site. Window Blinds Cape Town measures free anywhere in the metro — the general method is in how to measure for blinds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can one blind cover a whole bay window?
No. A bay is made of flat panes at angles and a headrail cannot bend. Each facet takes its own blind, joined carefully at the corners.
Can you get a blind for an arched window?
No, not a working one that raises and lowers. The practical choices are squaring off below the arch with a normal blind, or a fixed shaped panel that stays in place.
Will there be light gaps in a bay?
Yes, small ones at each corner join. Face fitting rather than recess fitting reduces them, which matters most if the bay is in a bedroom.
Get a Free Measure & Quote in Cape Town
Window Blinds Cape Town measures, manufactures and installs across the metro. Call 081 411 8471 for a free on-site measure and quote, or browse the other blind guides.