We’re all familiar with the bay or angled windows that fit into a curved wall.
But what if the outside view is so spectacular that too much casing around bay windows obstructs the view just enough to be distracting? Or the angles in the glass take away from the continuity of the curved wall?
There’s a solution: curved glass windows.
Manufactured in various sizes, these windows can be constructed to fit almost any wall.
Though the curved glass idea seems new to this generation, it was actually created in the Victorian era.
Today, these made-to-order windows are available as a single- or double-hung glass. With single-hung, the curve of the wall/window is continuous, without obstructing the continuity of architectural design. The advantage of a double-hung window is the ability to open part of it, allowing air to flow through.
The casing for the curved glass is available in bare wood for staining or primed for painting.
How do you treat these windows if a fabric covering is desired? There are curved rods that accommodate the curve in the wall. A balloon or poof shade also works well. And the same curved rod idea is available for draw draperies.
Ideally, though, the glass partition should be left unobstructed. If you’ve got a curved window, show it off.