The bay window is a typical architectural element of the buildings of the northern Europe, where you try to let more light possible inside the apartments. In fact, it consists of one window with fixtures which, instead of lining up with the wall, follow the profile rounded of the masonry. Bovindo is the Italianization of bow windows and, as mentioned, it consists of a arch of windows.
Differences between the bay and the bow window
This circular fixture system it also begins to fit into the design of buildings in Italy, because, in addition to providing a greater opening to the outside, it is also rich in style.
The bay window exists in two variants. The bay window, in fact, is made from the floor (as a sort of balcony), while the bow has a higher height than the floor level.
From the external facade, the bay window can look just like a balcony, with a lower part in masonry and a high part in glass with wooden frames.
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How to furnish the bay window
The bay window it does not have a specific destination, so we can decide to furnish it as we like best. We can set it up as study with a desk. By placing sofas under the frame, the bay window is a perfect fit relax area. Thanks to the large amount of natural light, then, it lends itself to becoming a perfect one open plan dining room, especially if large.
An oriental rug with pillows and books could enrich our home by one space for meditation, or yoga. If it is located overlooking a park, or the crests of trees, filling it with pots and plants can give the idea of a greenhouse, or a indoor garden.
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Perfect styles for a bay window
Also in terms of styles, the bay window it adapts perfectly to different furniture lines. Usually this type of element is found in period architecture, one classic or boho chic style it is therefore ideal.
As we said, however, the bay window it is also increasingly appreciated in the contemporary buildings is one modern style it will not prevent us from setting up a perfect bow window.
The important thing is not to use elements or furnishings that compromise the view outside, to ensure one scenic overview.
