Corner window covering solutions
Corner windows are a beautiful design feature in any home, yet can be a challenge to find the right window covering for them. dollar curtains + blinds give us their tips on choosing the right style for your home.
CURTAINS
A double curtain that combines a blockout fabric and a sheer fabric is the ultimate solution for corner windows. Curtains can be controlled separately to allow soft, diffused light during the day and complete blockout at night. Add automation for convenience and control the curtains via remote, smart device or dc+b’s mobile and tablet app.
Curtain tracks can be designed to shape around corner windows, providing a single, continuous track. In modern homes, curtain tracks are generally fixed to the ceiling to create a sense of height. While in traditional homes, it’s popular to fit these to the wall and conceal the curtain heading with a pelmet that is custom designed for a corner window. Both solutions completely cover the window and eliminate any light gaps.
SHUTTERS
Another stylish and functional solution for corner windows is custom shutters. Shutters can be custom made to fit any size or shape window. Whether you have a corner window with a 45-degree inner angle or 90-degree angle, or a bay window, dollar curtains + blinds can custom design a solution to suit.
It looks best when shutters can be attached to the inside of the window frame, (this is called recess fit), for a sleek and seamless look. However, if you have an obstruction, such as a winder, you may need to attach the shutters to the outside of the window frame. This is called face fit.
ROMAN BLINDS
For a softer – and often more decorative – option, Roman blinds are a great window covering solution for corner windows. There are many different fabric options to suit your home’s aesthetic. An added benefit of Roman blinds is thermal insulation – helping to keep your home cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
COMBINATION
The final type of window dressing that’s ideal for corner windows is a combination of solutions. This involves recessing either a shutter or blind within the window frame or fixing it to the wall above, and dressing the window with a curtain.
Combination options include:
Roller blind + curtain
Cellular blind + curtain
Roman blind + curtain, or
Shutter + curtain
A combination treatment gives you the best of both worlds and can solve corner window challenges. For example, it’s popular to have bay windows in bedrooms with a built-in window seat. In this instance, if the curtains were designed to curve around the window they would need to be cropped, which some people prefer to avoid. Using recess fit shutters works with the shape of the window and full-length curtains on a track in front can be drawn closed at night for complete blockout. During the day, they can be drawn open and stack either side of the window for a stylish look.