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

For example, thick, bulky panels of fabric aren't the smartest choice for small windows, because they can overwhelm them and possibly be a curtain mistake that makes your home look cheap.

those crummy cheap PVC shower curtains. Plus, with traditional window curtains, you can try some unique styles like @affordably_aesthetic's double curtain look, which is just so effortlessly high-end.