Window Shutters for Bay Windows in Maryland Homes

From historic Annapolis rowhouses to newer builds in Baltimore and Montgomery Counties, our team at Alexander Blank Fabrics & Design sees bay windows in many Maryland homes. These statement-making spaces need window coverings that are flexible, functional, and fitting to the style of your box or bay windows. 

Custom shutters are one of the most popular ways to dress bay windows and add value to your home. We partner with Hunter Douglas to offer you the style and customization of finely finished custom shutters. They are well-engineered and beautiful to behold, but they also feature modern operating systems for exceptional convenience.

Let’s step back and explain why these windows deserve these special treatments.

Why Window Shutters for Bay Windows Work

A bay window is really three or more windows set at angles, which means each panel may need its own frame and have room for hardware. Shades or blinds from the box store might bunch awkwardly at the corners, but a well-fitted set of custom shutters follows the angles cleanly and gives each pane a finished, tailored look. 

And because every bay window has a slightly different depth and angle, each must be carefully measured before ordering the shutters.

The Value of Custom Measurement and Installation

Homeowners who invest in accurate measuring typically avoid the callbacks and adjustments that come with off-the-shelf sizing, and the finished shutters open and close as they should.

Bay windows rarely follow standard dimensions, and even a small miscalculation in angle or depth can leave gaps between panels or prevent louvers from closing fully. Custom measurement accounts for each pane's size, the corner angles where the window sections meet, and the depth of the sill, so every panel sits flush and operates without rubbing or binding.

Our professional installation team also verifies that the mounting hardware is securely anchored to the frame, which is important given the weight of shutters. 

These are the styles of custom shutters that we carry.

• Heritance® Wood Shutters are made from genuine hardwood and offer stunning paint and stain options. Crafted with Truemill® dovetail construction, a luxury-furniture-grade joinery style, these wood shutters mark true craftsmanship. These are a strong pick for formal living rooms or studies where the natural wood grain will shine.
• Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters are among our best shutter styles because they hold up well in humid or sun-exposed spaces. The Polysatin™ compound makes them water resistant, and interior aluminum bracing paired with resin blocks gives the panels superior strength. They're UV resistant, so they won't warp, crack, fade, chip, peel, or discolor, a guarantee backed by the Palm Beach Promise™. We like them in bathrooms, kitchens, and sunrooms. PowerView® Automation lets you adjust vinyl shutters on the spot or set a schedule using a remote, app, or voice commands.
• NewStyle® Composite Shutters mimic the rich look of hardwood with added strength, and a low-luster Finetech® finish that resembles finely painted wood. They also use the same Truemill® dovetail construction as our 100% hardwood shutters for superior craftsmanship and offer a middle ground between hardwood and high-quality vinyl.

Controlling Your Shutters for Bay Windows

Once you've settled on a shutter style, we’ll help you select the manual and automatic control options. Depending on the shutters you select, we can demonstrate:

• Standard Hinged Panels remain a simple, dependable option.
• Traditional Front Tilt Bar attaches to the front of the panel and connects the louvers so they operate together for quick light and privacy adjustments.
• HiddenTilt™ lets you open and close every louver by tilting just one louver, keeping the front of the shutter free of hardware.
• SoftClose™ louvers move gently, much like the drawers and doors found in higher-end cabinetry.
• Bi-Fold Track system uses hinged panels connected to a top track, guiding the fold so you can open wider window shutters for an unobstructed view.
• Sliding Shutter Panels move past one another smoothly on a low-profile bypass track.

Matching Shutters to Specific Rooms

We tailor custom shutters for each client’s space, but these general guidelines will give you an idea of how we can design around a bay window, room by room:

For a living room or dining room bay window, Heritance® Wood Shutters with a Front Tilt Bar give you full control over sunlight while keeping the wood's natural texture on display. In a bathroom or laundry room, Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters are built for moisture, and HiddenTilt™ keeps the panel front clean and easy to wipe down.

A kitchen bay window over a sink often benefits from SoftClose™ louvers, especially when your hands are wet or full, and the gentle closing action prevents slamming. For a sunroom, PowerView® Automation on Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters lets you close the louvers from the couch. NewStyle® Composite Shutters offer a painted-wood look perfect for kids’ rooms.

Get Your Bay Window Fitted Right

Bay windows deserve shutters that are measured and designed for their exact angles. We can walk through your space, show you the custom styles, and recommend the right options. Visit our showroom in Lutherville or contact us for a consultation in the greater Baltimore Metro area.