Interior window trim is often more decorative so wood is a viable choice. Window trim will work as an important barrier to help keep outside air out of the home, and inside air in, says DiMartino.

If you'd rather not hang curtains on your bay windows, check out 16 alternative window coverings you could use instead to filter light and add privacy.

The view out of my bay window is particularly beautiful at this time of year. The rhododendrons and azaleas are in bloom. That means a mix of magenta and orange blossoms. That also means that the ...