Cozy up to the window proper furniture placement allows for total enjoyment of a bay window s natural light without blocking the window itself.
Furniture placement in front of large window.
When the light is blocked it makes the room feel smaller dingier and more crowded.
It can be used as a reading space.
How to arrange furniture around a bay window.
You can set an ottoman filled with a lot of books and an arm chair or a rocking hair against the window bay.
But this is a good problem to have and all you need to do is be strategic about your materials.
Just be sure to leave a gap of about 10 to 12 inches to give the piece some breathing room and to allow for window treatments.
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However this can be tricky if you have the floor to ceiling windows.
Ideal placement in front of a window.
If your window isn t already a window seat consider.
If you absolutely must place furniture in front of windows make sure you maximize the remaining natural light through the use of mirrors reflective surfaces and a smart lighting plan.
Idea 3 a very large window bay if the window bay is very large you can build another spot.