How to hang curtains on a slanted window?

Sloping windows are quite common in private houses on the upper floors. They have the shape of a triangle or trapezoid. Essentially, this is a non-standard shaped window. And, despite the fact that this type of window is very common, it is quite difficult to choose curtains for a room with such a window.

Curtains for a sloping window are chosen based on the geometry of the window, the style of the room, and also depending on the purpose of the room. Let's consider the main design options for non-standard windows.

Curtains for a sloping window with tiebacks

Bias curtains features

The very shape of the sloping window in the room looks unusual and attracts attention. Therefore, curtains for a slanting window should harmoniously fit into the interior in color and emphasize the interesting shape of the window. The model itself should not be very pretentious and curvy. Remember that the textiles will need to be washed and then hung yourself, so do not order curtains that are too complex. It is advisable to choose soft fabrics so that they can be easily laid and collected with tiebacks. Since a sloping window lets in less light than a standard one, bedrooms are usually located in rooms on the attic floor. Therefore, be sure to provide thick night curtains that can be easily opened during the day. Roman blinds or pleated blinds will also cope well with this task.

Curtains for a sloping window in a wooden house

Curtains for a narrow sloping window in a children's room on the attic floor

Who said that curtains for triangular windows are difficult?

Frame structures of non-standard shape are found in country houses or cottages.
You can find an unusual window in modern new buildings. The choice of design solutions for curtains has a number of features, as do the methods of hanging curtains. Design of a non-standard window

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Alternative - pleated
Curtains with eyelets

Curtains for custom-shaped windows

In attics, windows are rarely rectangular or square. The dimensions of the frames are also not maintained here. But this is precisely what gives the rooms their individuality. Choosing curtains to match unusual frames is not easy.

Arches

A rare form of frames in attics, but very aesthetically pleasing. Arches create a sublime atmosphere. They also visually raise the ceilings. Usually a straight cornice is hung above the frames, and on it are classic curtains with a slight overlap in the middle. The curtains are grabbed from the sides to create a beautiful frame.

You can install curtains only on the lower part of the arch Source www.navolne.life

Classic curtains and tulle

What is the difficulty of decorating windows using traditional tulle and curtains? Firstly, on bevels it is more difficult to lay the fabric in beautiful folds. Secondly, ordinary curtain rods do not fit them - in the inclined part the curtain will slide down.

Therefore, the best option is a curtain rod with Velcro. First, folds are laid on the curtains and only then Velcro is sewn on, so the drapery always remains even. The only negative: you cannot move or open such curtains. They can only be lifted using grabbers.

Often the problem when decorating slanting windows is the hanging of curtains. We are often called separately to provide this service - having disassembled a complex structure for washing, people then cannot put everything back together as neatly and beautifully as it was. With Velcro curtain rods this problem does not arise.

The second option is a round or profile cornice with clamps that hold the rings motionless on the beveled part. You need to remember that if you use such a curtain rod, it will be impossible to move the inclined part of the curtains. Like here.

Another option is to attach tulle and curtains to decorative holders.

These can be wall sockets, hooks, drapery spirals, attached along the textile hanging line. Curtains are sewn onto mounting tape, pulled together, and then hung on holders. But this is also a fixed option.

Holders are a convenient solution for any type of curtains

The following approach to fixing the decoration of oblique (sloping) windows is common. There is no cornice as such; instead, the curtain is attached to hooks, spirals and wall rosettes. The appearance is represented by the number of “assemblies” that are formed due to frequent or infrequent fastening. The disadvantage of this type of fastening is sagging, especially if there are a lot of them and they create an untidy, pretentious effect. It is impossible to measure exactly how much sagging will be; accordingly, the length of the curtains should be a little shorter or a little longer than measured.

The holders are designed for lightweight fabrics. Weightless canvases always let in a little light. Therefore, hang the curtain where the light will not disturb you. For example, in the living room or kitchen
The symmetrical arrangement of the holders orients the geometry of the entire wall. Give in to the created symmetry, using it to benefit a beautiful and attractive style. Arrange decorative elements according to the “correct” shapes, avoid “loose” frills, and eliminate non-standard drapery.
Don't let the length of the curtains limit the space in non-standard spaces. Buy either short curtains, or let the material “lie” directly on the floor.
Choose a loose curtain with additional fastenings or threads.

The nuances of curtaining

In order to hang curtains on a sloping ceiling with your own hands, you will need to purchase special curtains. Next, a choice is made in favor of a fabric that will drape well. And also decide on the color and size of the fabric. To hang curtains with sloping windows in a log house, the owners of such dwellings may have certain difficulties. How curtains are selected for arched and triangular windows is shown in the photo.

Types of roof windows

Curtains are selected depending on the type of window, its shape and location. The following types are found:

on the base of the roof, usually this is an opening of the correct geometric shape, here you can use any curtains, the only difficulty is mounting under the ceiling;
on the slope of the roof - here you need to think about fastening the fabric so that it does not sag; roller blinds and blinds are well suited;
transformers that can turn into a balcony exit are rare. Here you need curtains from ceiling to floor;
a light tunnel is a pipe with one end going outside and the other into the room; usually there is no need for strong shading. They can be played up in an original way: decorated in the form of a lampshade or spotlight.

Windows that turn into doors can be left without curtains Source storage.googleapis.com

If the windows face the shady side, you can limit yourself to light curtains Source davinci-decor.ru

Window opening in different rooms

Kitchens are rarely equipped in attics, but you still need to know about the design of windows in them. In such a room, only natural fabrics coated with fireproof coating are suitable. Good news: homeowners can experiment and show off all their imagination. You can hang both lambrequins and fishtails. But it is important to remember the limitation: only curtains are acceptable that do not create excessive volume and do not look like small lumps of fabric on a giant opening.

In a bedroom with large windows, there is little point in saving on material. Moreover, experts recommend using freely flowing long curtains. It is very good if they form dense vertical folds.

It is worth paying attention to the selection of material of elegant color. Whether to make curtains monotonous or in two different colors is always decided individually.

In living rooms and halls, multi-tiered curtains are most often used, on which lambrequins are hung. Thin tulle is most often used as the bottom layer, and dense fabric is placed on top. When daylight comes, the heavy part of the curtains is pulled back. As soon as the evening twilight comes, the curtains are fully opened. If the room has a large height, sometimes the oblique cut is masked by hanging the curtains vertically.

Design of trapezoidal windows: basic rules, design options

For trapezoid-shaped windows, you can either use special cornices, or attach standard structures parallel to the contour of the window. As a rule, such models do not differ in functionality, and the illumination is regulated by grabs.

Fabric panels placed on sloping windows will create a very cozy and romantic atmosphere in the room.

The best solution would be to choose lightweight curtain fabrics.

When using fabric curtains, the main thing is to choose the right cornice.

A large dormer window in the shape of an irregular trapezoid is decorated with light tulle and curtains of the same color. The ceiling decoration hides the fastening elements and creates the impression that the panels are descending from above.

Curtains made of translucent, airy materials, such as organza or veil, look elegant and harmoniously complement the interior.

A window of any shape can be decorated stylishly and practically. Moreover, both beveled and asymmetrical window openings can be maximally functional. Don't be afraid to experiment.

Bring your wildest ideas to life.

Which cornice to choose

Hanging curtains on a triangular window is not easy, and the cornice here needs to be chosen with special attention. Choosing a cornice for unusual windows is perhaps not an easy task even for those men who have golden hands. The best option is to order a cornice along with a double-glazed window, because the manufacturers of such a product know what difficulties you will encounter and have foreseen this fact. But what to do if the triangular window is already of considerable age, and then the probability of finding a suitable cornice is small. But there is a way out.

For a window with two slopes, an option with two short wall cornices is suitable. You need to install them along the oblique sides of the window and the problem is solved.

If a non-standard opening has only one inclined side, then a regular straight cornice will help out. The curtains here will also have to be secured so that they do not slide down.

There are such elaborate window shapes for which it is impossible to choose a decent cornice. Then we are talking about a do-it-yourself mount. We screw wooden slats along the upper edges of the window to the wall. Then Velcro tapes, which are commonly used on children's clothing and shoes, are glued onto them. The second part of this tape is sewn along the edge of the curtain, and voila - the curtain for a non-standard opening without a cornice is ready! You just need to take into account the fact that such a product cannot be moved; only tiebacks or manual twisting like roller blinds will help to open the curtains.

This type of curtain fastening allows you to quickly and easily remove and hang curtains!

It is possible to completely dispense with cornices and curtain rails. This method will be less expensive than those we wrote about above. We sew fabric loops along the edge of the curtain, and attach beautiful decorative hooks to the wall at the same distance. And we hang ready-made curtains on them.

Roman curtains

It is not always possible to adapt Roman blinds to a slanted window. If the opening is small and it is possible to fix the cornice parallel to the floor, you can hang an ordinary rectangular curtain - the bevel will “hide” behind it.

The second option is to cut the bias curtain. But in this case, it can only be raised in the rectangular part of the window, and the triangle at the top will remain motionless.

As you can see, you can solve any problem and adapt almost all types of curtains to the configuration of an oblique window opening. But when imagining and coming up with a complex design, do not forget about the convenience and functionality of the window.

Vertical blinds

Another functional design option is vertical blinds (there are special inclined blocks for such windows). As in the case of curtains, in the beveled part they cannot be moved apart, but the slats can be rotated around their axis. This is convenient because it allows you to regulate the amount of light.

Vertical blinds will look good in laconic interiors in a modern style, for example minimalism, hi-tech. They are not suitable for a classic style or a country wooden house. Textiles are needed here.

Curtains for bay window

The bay window has become a very popular architectural solution for windows in modern construction. This is a type of panoramic window or group of windows on a part of the wall protruding from the room. Bay windows can also be angular or semicircular. When creating textile decoration for such windows, it is necessary to take into account a number of points:

Decide on a curtain rod system
Create a niche in the ceiling to place the cornice
Correctly determine the angle of rotation of the bay window or its radius of curvature
Determine the number and size of curtains on the window
Calculate the size of the lambrequin line, if provided

When choosing a decorative cornice with rings, it is necessary to correctly calculate the location of the brackets so that they do not interfere with the movement of the curtains.

As for design solutions in the design of bay windows, it is better to contact the specialists of our Respect-décor studio.

How to choose curtains for sloping windows

If you are the owner of such non-standard openings, you need to take a responsible approach to the choice of textiles. You must remember the following rules:

Thin, plain curtains look best on such glass;
if the opening is small, it is best to use long curtains, which will visually increase the size of the glass;
to emphasize non-standard geometry, you can use lambrequins in addition to curtains;
combine different materials to add some flair; linen, silk and other eco-friendly materials will look especially beautiful.

It is very important that the interior design looks holistic and harmonious, so you should try to choose a suitable color palette for the curtains. These do not have to be curtains of the same color; you can choose contrasting colors, but still do not forget about the harmony of shades and colors. An excellent and universal solution would be curtains made of light transparent material or white curtains.

Thus, it will be simply impossible to hang ordinary curtains or tulle on a sloping window; you will need special curtains. When choosing curtains, pay attention to the fabric. It should not be too dense and its ability to form a beautiful drapery will be a winning addition. The size of the fabric should be slightly larger than the size of the opening where you are going to attach it.

Features of curtains for attic windows

In the attic you can use small curtains Source avatars.mds.yandex.net
Windows under the roof, and especially those located on its slope, receive 1/3 more light. To make the room comfortable to be in, it is necessary to shade it. Curtains are used for this. However, due to the complex shape of the frames and specifically opening sashes, it is necessary to abandon complex compositions or lambrequins. It is recommended to use simple and functional curtains.

If the window is on a sloped roof, traditional curtains will not work. Then the curtain rod will be used at the top of the frame, and additional fastening will be needed at the bend so that the curtains fit snugly against the window.
It is necessary to select the material so that it does not sag. Or use additional tensioners so that the curtains do not flutter, but are located quite tightly to the glass.
There should be enough light entering the room: there are often many niches and corners in attics. To prevent shadows from eating up the space, you need to take care of the insolation of the room. Therefore, attic curtains must be removed.
Attics often have an unusual shape. It is necessary to select decorative elements in such a way as to emphasize the advantageous aspects of the room and hide or interestingly play up the disadvantages. Everything should be aesthetically pleasing.
It is important to take into account the style of room design: for modern trends such as modern or high-tech, roller blinds, blinds or pleated are suitable. In classic and rustic styles, curtains are appropriate.
Bulky multi-layer draperies are not suitable for attics. It is worth giving preference to minimalist curtains.
The pattern on the canvases looks good if the attic has a children's room or plain walls. Prints do not go well with patterned wallpaper, paintings or decorative plaster.
You need to consider what material the house is built from. For example, with walls lined with wood panels, simple curtains or tulle look harmonious.

Simple curtains harmonize with wooden walls Source chocolate-design.ru

Where can I get suitable window textiles?

Perhaps we will upset fans of budget options a little - so that it’s cheap and cheerful. In the case of such non-standard window openings, this option is practically excluded. Because it is impossible to purchase ready-made curtains for triangular windows: you must take into account the specific parameters of these same windows.

Therefore, there are two options: order curtains from special studios that sew window kits (this can be quite expensive, but will ensure professional quality work), or sew them yourself if you have sufficient sewing skills. Although, a budget option is also possible: it is suitable if you decide not to emphasize the unusual shape of the window, but to disguise it. Then it’s enough to purchase a classic set of curtains and drapes, hang them from above on a regular straight cornice, choosing a combination of colors and textures that suits the design of the room. To completely hide the top, add a beautiful lambrequin to this set. You can also choose a Roman model: it will allow you to adjust the lighting and hide the angularity of the structure.

In this way, you can cover the shape of a triangular window by using double roller blinds and lightly draping them

However, most often the owners want to focus specifically on the originality of the shape of the window opening.

Stylistic nuance

Quite often, residential buildings with similar window openings are built from wood, which leaves its mark on their decoration with textiles. The natural texture of wood is best emphasized by tulle “like grandma’s” - remember, this is how our grandmothers curtained their windows, which created a special rustic flavor. At the same time, naturally, the overall style of the room should obey this idea.

Curtains for triangular attic windows in a wooden house - “Like grandma’s”

What models are suitable for a triangular opening?

If you want to emphasize its unusual shape, then the classic version “does not fit here.” We are looking for others.

Vertical blinds for triangular windows, and especially for sloping ones, are suitable for minimalist interiors;

Vertical blinds with perforation for a high sloping triangular window Quite expensive, but very effective model for such cases - pleated;
On a triangular window, pleated blinds can be hung in a radial manner, from the center, creating the intention of a solar symbol in the interior https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuW786e2PlQ The classic option here is possible only with the obligatory use of tiebacks that allow you to open and fix the curtains. At the same time, lambrequins, ruffles, fringe and other decorations are not prohibited, but should be used minimally so as not to unnecessarily distract attention from the window itself and not to overload the interior with accents.

Model with crossovers (swags), curtains and tulle for a triangular corner window

Mounting features

So, you already understand that standard curtain rods are only suitable in one case: if you decide to hide the shape of the window. In other cases, you will have to fasten two cornices at an angle.

Pleated curtains

Pleated curtains are ideal for windows with complex geometry. Corrugated fabric in the form of a “fan” or “accordion” is usually attached to triangular openings. In small corner windows, the curtains are fixed motionless. In large ones, they are fixed on tension strings so that the “accordion” can be lowered/raised.

Colors

As you know, textiles can hopelessly ruin the interior, or, conversely, become a decisive color accent. Let's start with the most popular shade - beige. This is a universal choice for any interior style. Conservatism and nobility - these are the thoughts that arise when you see curtains in this shade. They emphasize coziness and create a relaxed atmosphere in the room. Burgundy is a bright, active color that has again been at the peak of popularity in the last few seasons. Textiles in this shade will add respectability to the interior. But you shouldn’t hang it in a small room; the active color will reduce the space even more.

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If you have a bedroom in the attic, try to include pink curtains in the interior; this calm shade sets you in a romantic mood and makes the room lighter and airier.

Pay attention to where the windows face. The south side can be safely decorated with textiles in cool shades: blue, light blue and gray will come in handy. For a large area, you can choose a deeper, rich blue, but in a small room it is better to hang curtains in light neutral colors: blue and gray. By the way, the latter, like beige, will suit any style.

Horizontal blinds

Cutting

First of all, measurements are taken from the window opening. Then the curtains are cut out in accordance with the contour of the opening. That is, the upper edge of the material is made beveled, and the lower edge is made smooth, taking into account a hem of several centimeters.

There is also such a simple option: to build curtains on sloping windows, the photo shows that fasteners are mounted around the perimeter, onto which the curtains are subsequently pulled. Then the curtains can be gathered on the drawstrings or secured with tiebacks. The triangular window is decorated with gathered fabric in the form of a fan.

Windows of complex shape

There are other, complex window shapes found in modern houses - diamond-shaped, trapezoidal, oval. This should be taken into account when developing textile design.

Thus, diamond-shaped windows can be curtained with a canvas that completely follows the shape of the structure. At the same time, it is fixed on special hooks mounted into the wall at the corners of the diamond. Short straight curtains on the top and bottom rods look impressive on such a window. If they are assembled with clamps in the middle, they will demonstrate all the beauty of the diamond-shaped design.

Trapezoidal windows also have a complex configuration. They can be covered with curtains completely or partially. On such structures it is convenient to combine several types of curtains, setting a certain atmosphere and level of lighting in the room.

The best examples of window design in a country house, photo

For a compact opening, use short curtain rods as curtain mounts

There are a great many options for designing non-standard windows in houses and cottages. Their appearance depends on the desire of the homeowner, his financial capabilities and ideas about beauty.

French curtain looks great on a triangular window

The best way to choose how to drape non-standard windows is to look at the color photos posted on the websites.

Ideas in different styles

Attic curtains should be in harmony with the overall style and interior of the room.

Classic

The combination of tulle with curtains will transform the atmosphere, add elegant notes and create an aura of comfort in a classic interior. To fasten such curtains, double curtain rods or clamps are used, and the original design is complemented with tiebacks or clips.

The photo shows an office in a classic style and attic windows decorated with curtains with tulle.

Loft

The loft-style attic floor should be well lit. Therefore, simple monochromatic curtain designs with a predominantly smooth or metallized surface are used here.

Provence

Light and airy curtains made of light fabric with unobtrusive floral patterns will perfectly transmit sunlight and harmonize with the entire interior of the room.

Country

Not too bright curtains made from natural materials look best. Calico, linen or cotton fabrics will help create coziness, comfort and a complete rural look.

The photo shows a country-style children's room with curtains on the attic window.

Minimalism

This style welcomes simple geometric shapes. Roller blinds or blinds will add completeness to your interior design.

Scandinavian

Light curtains or blinds in pale, cool colors will look good here. Metal blinds can especially emphasize the asceticism of the Scandinavian style.

Chalet

The main principle of the chalet style is the use of only natural fabrics. Such curtains will create a cozy atmosphere and fit perfectly into the interior in the spirit of alpine mountain wooden houses.

The photo shows a chalet-style bedroom and skylights with light curtains.

We decorate round windows with textiles

Round windows look unusual on the exterior of a house, but how can they be used correctly in the interior of a room? Such designs fit perfectly with a standard straight cornice. In this case, curtains and tulle curtains on the console should be gathered with clamps at the bottom - this will allow part of the round window to be left open, demonstrating the unusual shape of it.

Light curtains decorated with interesting draperies look more original on non-standard openings. If you install metal clamps at different levels above the opening and curtain thin tulle on them, forming arched folds, this method of decoration (overflow) will allow you to create an almost weightless drapery that looks gentle and elegant.

In a modern interior, thread curtains can be used for draperies. They are collected in bunches and secured in an arc over the round window opening on decorative hooks. You can combine threads of different colors, decorate the places where they are attached with flowers, pebbles - it all depends on your imagination.

How to sew it yourself

You will need an accurate pattern and your own imagination - the main tool of the decorator of your own home. In addition to cutting the fabric, it is important to purchase and properly sew bias tape to the curtain - it will make the edges neat.

Before purchasing, calculate the required amount of fabric. This is easy to do based on school knowledge - oblique lines form a triangle, which can be easily turned into a square or rectangle, calculate its area and divide it into two equal parts. Having added a few centimeters for processing the fabric, the calculation of curtains for a window with a sloping top can be considered complete.

Next, they cut the purchased fabric or make a pattern if the configuration of the non-standard window is much more complex. In this case, the cut is applied to the opening, draped and looked at the result - if satisfied, they begin cutting.

It is enough to stitch the non-fraying fabric with hem seams at the place of attachment to the cornice. The remaining options require full processing. If the falling folds are too thin, they are processed with an overlocker. Thick curtains require sewing on bias tape. In addition to making the edges neat, it will make them heavier and will not curl.

It’s easy to stitch – insert the edge of the fabric into the folded fabric in half, baste it if necessary and sew it on by machine. This method is called fast. Bias tape is also needed to form decorative tones that contrast with the main color of the curtain.