Angled bay windows started showing
up on American houses during
the Gothic revival movement in the
mid 1800s, and have been a popular
architectural feature ever since. Still,
there are enough bay windows tacked
on to otherwise attractive houses to
conclude that many builders and
designers treat the bay window as an
afterthought. Yet with a few basic rules
under our belts, we can design bay windows
that are not only functional but
that enhance the exterior elevation of
the house.
From the Inside Out
Historically, bays were thought of
more as an exterior adornment than an
interior feature. But homeowners spend
most of their time indoors looking out,
so the first step in designing a bay is to
make