Modern country cottage construction is replete with a variety of architectural forms and the most bizarre roof shapes. In an effort to make maximum use of the usable area of the house, living rooms, offices, bedrooms or billiard rooms are located in attics almost everywhere. The only drawback of these rooms are the windows - most of them are either triangular in shape or inclined relative to the vertical. Finding curtains for them in a store is almost impossible. Only rare studios make curtains for triangular windows, or you will have to sew them yourself.
If sewing classic rectangular curtains does not cause any special problems for most housewives who are more or less familiar with a needle and thread and have a sewing machine in the house, then when faced with the problem of decorating triangular windows, many of the housewives throw up their hands in bewilderment, simply not imagining figure out how to cut, sew, and then fasten curtains on triangular windows, because with standard fastening they will inevitably slide to the bottom point of the cornice.
However, not everything is so sad.
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If you are at a loss as to how to design your triangular windows, do not panic, but use our tips and ready-made ideas. This process can bring a lot of pleasure. In our photo gallery you will find many ready-made solutions for successfully framing a triangular window opening.
But know that you won’t be able to buy ready-made products, because... curtains for triangular windows are sewn only in the studio to order or by hand. However, when going to professionals, it is better to take a drawing or photograph with you, otherwise the master may not understand and may not accomplish what you want.
Triangular windows and their design options
Even for non-standard frames there is always a choice of several decor options. Success is guaranteed if you follow certain rules. In the case of triangular frames, the best, most harmonious framing options for them are recognized as follows:
- Classic;
- Pleated;
- Blinds;
- One-sided "asymmetry".
Basic rules for designing a triangular window
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Certain laws must be followed so that the curtains on a triangular window actually fit and do not disfigure it. On inclined cornices, curtains can be secured to stationary hooks to prevent them from sliding down. This is done on both sides of the triangle. When inclined frames are installed on a rectangular wall, you can hang curtains above them on a straight cornice.
When the attic is small, you should avoid heavy materials and voluminous shapes, opting for transparent, lightweight fabrics. The best way to focus attention on an unusual triangular window is to curtain it with a light openwork fabric.
Suitable Models
When curtaining triangular windows, you can allow yourself to experiment, but take into account truly suitable curtain models. Tiebacks are a must-have addition for classic curtains, otherwise the window will always be closed. Static lambrequins and a combination of transparent curtains with thick curtain fabrics are appropriate; this is a standard design method and the most suitable curtains for triangular windows.
Pleated is a modern alternative to the classics. They are also beneficial because they can be manufactured in any form. Another plus is that the triangular window will not be overloaded, you can open it without problems. The pleats are also decorated on each door in the form of a cheerful mosaic, which, if desired, can be folded like an accordion. Special fabrics for such curtains are impregnated with a water-repellent and fastening composition, thanks to which the folds keep their shape well even after frequent washing.
When the ceiling in a room hangs low or is completely absent, it can be visually raised with the help of elongated vertical blinds on triangular windows. They can be customized to fit any opening shape.
The last two options are more expensive than the classics, but benefit from easy maintenance and long service life.
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.
Choosing a curtain style
When choosing a style of curtains for a triangular window, you need to first think about their functionality, and only then about their decorativeness. Such windows are most often small, usually half a standard window. Most likely, no one will be able to look into such a window; there will be no need to close it often and open it to light.
Therefore, it makes sense to curtain a triangular window with a permanent (non-opening) curtain, hanging it purely for decorative purposes. But you may need to periodically cover the window from the bright sun, and then it is better to make a curtain in the form of blinds with vertical stripes.
Classic curtains idea
The beauty of classics is that any fabric is appropriate within its framework. Classic curtains can be mounted on a flat cornice, this is the traditional way. They can also be simply mounted on a plastic or wooden block.
Italian curtains idea
Italian curtains are the epitome of the Renaissance, when interior design was considered a form of art. That's why these curtains combine functionality and sophisticated beauty.
Italian curtains are for people who value the uniqueness of the interior and aristocracy. Like the classic version, they are able to decorate a triangular window, hiding all the sharp edges with their soft drapery. This is important in rooms where you want to create a cozy atmosphere. For example, in a bedroom in the attic.
Preparing to sew
The process of sewing triangular curtains, like any other, consists of several stages:
- choice of design and appearance;
- working with patterns;
- purchase of necessary materials;
- directly sewing;
- The final stage is giving the product an aesthetically pleasing appearance.
First you need to decide what exactly will suit the interior. Measure the window and specify which curtain rod you will install and its size. According to the type of fastening, cornices can be ceiling or wall. The above parameters are necessary to clarify the size of the pattern.
You can find the most suitable option for you based on the photo. Having chosen the triangular curtains you like, find out what they are called. Knowing the model, you can start searching for patterns for the curtains you like.
A good option before starting sewing is to watch a cutting tutorial video. You need to have a good idea of the end result. For clarity, keep a photo of the triangular curtains you want to sew.
Study the pattern well. Decide on its parts and how they should fit together. Be sure to read the explanations for the patterns on how to place the material when cutting. If there is a pattern on the fabric, you need to take it with a reserve so that you can adjust the image or pattern. Now measure the fabric. Information about the required sizes is in the description of the patterns.
Eyelet curtain idea
One of the modern ways to refine a triangular window is to cover it with canvases on grommets. The practicality of this method has long been tested in bathrooms and showers, where the grommet rings easily slide along the tubular rod. This method is suitable for hanging straight fabric without folds.
To prevent the curtains from sliding down the corner cornice, it is enough to securely fasten only the upper rings. Also, eyelets can be hung not on the cornice, but on hooks. This way the curtains can form decorative folds. The material, texture and shape of the eyelet rings can be easily matched to the fabric and interior of the room.
The idea is a full-fledged alternative to pleated
Pleated blinds have a universal design; they are a good way to cover windows of any fancy shape, incl. triangular. They are not sold ready-made; they are only made individually for specific windows.
Sewing them yourself is also impossible, since they are made from a special fabric that cannot be bought in stores. In appearance, pleated blinds resemble standard horizontal blinds, but there are no gaps in them. The fabric folds into clear, neat folds 1-5 cm wide.
Purchasing materials
So, you have decided on the choice of type, the pattern is ready, now you need to purchase fabric. The fabric will be different for the kitchen and for the room. Take a photo of the curtains with you to the store and show it to the seller. Based on the photo, the store staff will help you choose the fabric that best suits the model.
You can also take your pattern with you to the store. Attach the pattern to the fabric to determine the exact amount of material needed. It is better to buy fabric with a reserve.
Also purchase sewing and basting threads and sewing supplies.
Sewing curtains
The sewing process begins with cutting. Immediately cut out all elements of future curtains from the material. The work is carried out on a hard, large surface.
The cutting order is as follows:
- Place the pattern on the material, imagining exactly what the finished curtain will look like.
- Secure the pattern to the material with special pins to prevent it from moving.
- Trace the perimeter of the pattern with chalk, remembering to leave a seam allowance. Depending on the thickness of the fabric this will be 1-3 cm.
- After this, cut the fabric according to the intended patterns. Do not stack multiple layers of material when cutting.
- Then use basting threads to connect the cut out parts as described in the commentary to the pattern. You need to sew in the following sequence - connect two parts with a basting, iron with an iron, then sew the parts on a machine, remove the basting, iron again. The basting must be removed so that it does not spoil the appearance of the finished products.
- Large curtain parts can be assembled by securing them to the back of the sofa with pins. After the work is completed, the finished product should be ironed.
There are many ways to decorate unusually shaped windows with triangular curtains, and you can always choose something unique and inimitable for yourself.
Which models are suitable
Now let’s figure out which specific curtain models are more or less suitable in certain cases.
Is there any point in roller blinds?
When decorating modern interiors, the tendency to cover windows with roller curtains has proven itself well. This design solution has many advantages.
In a conservative style, rolls of natural fabrics are used; in modern avant-garde interiors, various synthetic materials are allowed. However, when applied to triangular windows, rolls do not make sense.
What are the benefits of Roman blinds?
For the production of Roman blinds, any fabric is used, with the exception of heavy ones, like velvet. Often such curtains are made with lining. The canvas can be cut to the shape of a triangular window frame.
Rigid slats to form signature Roman folds can be passed into the fabric at an angle to the floor, they will still fulfill their purpose. True, you will need to install a curtain rod holder under the adhesive tape. For large-sized curtains, it makes sense to equip the curtain rod with an electric drive.
Nuances of designing blinds
The specifics of triangular windows determine the nuances of installing blinds on them. If the window opening is wide, it can be covered with vertical fabric blinds. You can expand a small window by hanging horizontal blinds made of polyvinyl chloride.
Vertically oriented models are more preferable because in terms of functionality and in terms of sun protection, they are equivalent to traditional curtains and easily fit into any interior.
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.
Cornices for triangular windows
Hanging successful curtains on a triangular window is not easy, and you need to be especially careful when choosing a cornice. A wise decision is to order a cornice that matches the double-glazed window directly from the window manufacturer. This will not be denied, because... Manufacturers of custom windows are well aware of the difficulties of future owners of their products. Even if you have to decorate a triangular window in an old house, you can also find a way out.
For a gable triangular frame, an option with 2 cornices on the sides of the frame is suitable. They are placed along the inclined edges of the window opening. If the triangle is rectangular, then one straight cornice along the inclined side is sufficient.
The curtains on it will also have to be fixed from above so that they hold on and do not move. A more complex option is to hold the canvas on the eaves due to different lengths of the canvases, which balances their weight.
Mounting features
The simplest way to attach curtains to triangular windows is with Velcro sewing tape. Thanks to it, curtains do not need either slats or cornices. This method is the most economical.
You can also sew or knit loops along the edge of the fabric, which are strung on hooks fixed at an equal distance from each other along the length of the frame or in another place where the curtains are stretched.
The non-standard perimeter of the triangular window helps to play up the pickup. This detail also allows you to open and close permanently fixed curtains.
To keep the curtains from moving
You can successfully hang curtains even on a triangular-shaped window. There are several ways to do this:
- Secure the upper corners, eyelets or rings to the top of the triangle, securing both panels with some kind of fastener.
- Using adhesive tape, one part of which is attached to the edge of the curtain, and the second is attached to a rail along the window frame.
- Hanging curtains on stationary hooks using eyelets or loops. Hooks are attached along the sloping window frames. In order for such curtains to allow street light into the room, it is better to build tiebacks for them.
Selection of material for sewing
For triangular windows it is appropriate to use almost any fabric - from thick fabric with patterns to translucent one-color fabric. The exception is thick, velvet, and stretchy fabrics. The color of the curtains should match the furniture or walls.
Contrasting shades attract too much attention, and repeating the main color of the room negates the effect of the non-standard shape of the window. A good trick is to print photos on plain fabric. Thanks to modern technologies, any image ordered by the client can be applied to the canvas.
Bedroom
Window decoration in residential premises. Sleeping rooms are often located under the roof and have a sloping ceiling. If the size of such windows is large, you should not spare material, but create comfort with the help of freely flowing long curtains, which are gathered vertically into a thick fold. Beautifully selected colors of curtains made of high-quality material will undoubtedly be a great look.
Living room
Living rooms or halls with sloping windows can easily be decorated with multi-stage curtains with lambrequins. The bottom layer of which is a thin airy tulle, and the top layer is curtains made of heavy dense textiles. That is, in daylight, heavy curtains are drawn back, and in the evening the canvas is completely opened. In some cases, the oblique line of windows can be hidden by hanging the curtain rods strictly vertically. This option is only possible if the height of the walls is large enough.
How to sew curtains yourself
Fabric curtains are ideal for triangular windows. A priori, sewing curtains on an unusual triangular window, if it is also inclined, is the lot of professionals; this will be done in the studio, or with your own hands. By the way, not all studios undertake this business.
If you decide to take on all the risks, then first of all keep in mind that, at a minimum, the curtains should extend beyond the window frames by 5-10 cm, so that there are no large gaps. Curtains are hung inside the window opening when the window sill is used as a table or seat.
Preparing to sew
If curtains are to be draped, then a piece of fabric is taken taking into account the total size of all folds. If you are determined to sew curtains on a triangular window yourself, then you should take preliminary measurements and do some preparatory work:
- Draw and cut out a template on paper.
- Trim a piece of fabric so that its top edge matches the length and shape of the beveled frame.
- It is better to leave a whole border along the bottom of the canvas; there is no need to trim it.
- It is better to treat the cut edges of the pattern with curtain tape.
Cutting and sewing curtains, option two
A blank for curtains, like any other sewing product, requires the following processing steps:
- Preparing the pattern.
- Cutting fabric according to pattern.
- Assembling parts manually using bait thread.
- Trying on the window.
- Elimination of detected deficiencies.
- Sew a pattern on a sewing machine.
- Sewing fasteners.
When cutting and sewing curtains intended for a triangular window, the fabric should be prepared with a margin of 15%. When going to the store to purchase material, you should take a ready-made pattern on paper and a photograph of the sample. It is possible that sales consultants will advise you on something else, choose the texture and suitable pattern of fabric for curtains.
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.
