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
What you need to know when decorating triangular windows with curtains
Before decorating a window, evaluate the style of the room. Some solutions may require custom curtain rods and additional fixings, but the entire concept needs to be carefully thought out before installing these parts.
Most often, triangular windows decorate attics. As a rule, these are attics of houses with peaked roofs. Triangular-shaped windows allow you to fill such rooms with light as much as possible and create a feeling of integrity of the exterior of the house.
In classic interiors, traditional fabric curtains are the most appropriate option. And when there are windows in a wooden house, textile fabrics are definitely a priority. They are fixed to the triangular opening in two ways:
- masking the non-standard shape;
- focusing attention on it.
You can disguise triangular glazing using any model by hanging it in the traditional way on a cornice fixed above the top point of the opening. But in this case, its non-standard shape is not played up, and the interior is deprived of its main architectural “zest”. Sometimes, for example, when the window follows the internal contour of the roof and is located directly under it, this method is not feasible.
Peculiarities
The attic is the insulated part of the house under the roof. This is its difference from the attic, which not only does not have heating, but is also not regulated as a residential part of the home. Attic windows are often installed at an angle, since the walls in this case are the roof slopes. When choosing curtains for such windows, you need to take into account that even if you want, they will not hang parallel to the glass sheet unless they are fixed in a certain way.
It is also important to understand such a nuance as the limitation of the light flux entering through the attic windows. As a rule, the openings themselves in the attic are small, and therefore the illumination of this room is almost always insufficient. Curtains for such windows should not carry only an aesthetic load. It is important to first ensure that they do not hide them even more. This means that you need to carefully consider the curtain model.
It is impossible not to mention the type of fastenings. Due to the slope or other features of the installed windows, it is often difficult to install the necessary fasteners. Not all of them are suitable for, say, horizontal windows. It is difficult to choose an option when the windows have a non-standard shape, even if they are located vertically. It is also important to take into account such features as a window combined with a door.
Often the choice of a suitable model is influenced by the furnishings of the attic space, as well as the height of the windows. For example, it is these factors that determine the length of the curtains and their type. If, say, a table is placed under the window or there are structural protrusions, this does not allow hanging long panels on the windows. The problem may also lie in the need for different lengths of the curtains themselves on both sides if the window shape is triangular.
Windows installed in the attic may have different design features. For example, today several varieties are used for its lighting:
- Cornice – characterized by the presence of a vertical element under the main sash. They are often installed in attics with high walls.
- Balcony – characterized by a combination of inclined and vertical elements. The second of them serves as a kind of balcony parapet.
- Inclined - varieties with a solid bottom block and an upper section that opens for ventilation. The most common types of windows for such premises.
- Light tunnels. Some kind of pipe with one end on the roof and the other already in the room.
- Extensions. Elements are mainly decorative. They have a variety of configurations, they can be round, semicircular, triangular.
The choice of attic curtains cannot but take into account the type of opening of the windows themselves.
Based on this, you have to choose what is suitable for options with an electric drive operating from a remote control, products with a rain sensor, which is activated as soon as it starts to rain, closing the working doors. They also take into account such nuances as:
- attic hatch;
- rotary mechanisms with an axis in the center;
- raised axle;
- combined axle;
- bottom axis.
Windows can also be hinged, regular or with wall switches, as well as with a pneumatic shock absorber that prevents gusts of wind from slamming the shutters. The curtains purchased should not interfere with the operation of the opening and closing mechanism of the windows themselves, regardless of whether they are sloping, have an uneven ceiling or slanting walls. The range of designs is so wide that today it is not difficult to choose the right option by studying the nuances of specific products from trusted companies (for example, Fakro).
Classic curtains and tulle on a sloping window
Sliding straight curtains on a standard cornice mounted parallel to the floor above the opening conveniently mask the sloping shape of the window. This option involves the use of a lambrequin, the length of which depends on the slope of the sides of the triangle - the sharper the angle of the apex, the longer the lambrequin. Otherwise, when the canvases are pulled apart, the wall near the top of the opening will be visible.
When choosing a style of curtains yourself, it is worth remembering that, first of all, functionality is important, and secondarily, decorativeness.
Straight curtains for triangular windows are also fixed on inclined sides, emphasizing the non-standard nature of the opening. In this case, the panel must be cut in the shape of a beveled trapezoid with a right lower angle. The beveled edge is attached to the cornice and must coincide with it in angle of inclination. Its length depends on the abundance of expected folds. You won’t be able to pull these curtains apart, just tie them up, not fully opening the gap. If the location and purpose of the room allows you to neglect protection from prying eyes, choosing a transparent material for curtains will solve the problem. Any fabric can be used based on the interior concept, including tulle and muslin (thread curtains).
To prevent the curtains from moving: step-by-step instructions on how to secure the curtain rod
To hang canvases on a triangular opening, install 2 cornices if the sides of the frame going from the window sill to the ceiling are equal. For a structure shaped like a right triangle, one cornice located along the large side is sufficient. Curtains for triangular structures are hung on cornices with a wall mounting method.
Since the cornices on triangular windows are located at an angle, soft curtains will not stay in the upper part of the opening and will slide down. How to properly fasten curtains on a triangular window so that they are securely fastened, create a beautiful composition and serve as interior decoration?
The easiest way to keep curtains in an inclined position is to use Velcro. To hang a curtain using it, you need:
- Measure the length of the sides of the opening to which the curtains will be attached.
- Purchase 2 wooden blocks of small cross-section according to the obtained size.
- Glue one side of the adhesive fastener to them.
- Attach the bars along the contour of the frame.
- Sew the second part of the Velcro to the curtains.
- Hang the curtains.
- If necessary, decorate the protruding part of the bar with decorative braid.
If the curtains for triangular windows have the same shape as the opening, then when they are secured with adhesive tape, the curtains will not move apart. In such cases, tulle is most often used. Triangular curtains to fit the frame can be ordered from a studio or sewn yourself. In order for the curtains to be moved apart, hang 2 panels, which are tied on the sides with decorative tiebacks, magnets or braid.
Italian curtains
Italian curtains for triangular windows are a good option for classic and retro interiors, Provence and country styles. The soft, rounded lines of the upper draperies of Italian curtains neutralize sharp corners. Such canvases do not cover the glazing, providing maximum access to light during the day, and in the evening, they can be lowered by untying the cords.
The top edge of Italian curtains is static. They do not create problems when hanging at an angle, since they are fixed motionless. The fabric is directed in the direction opposite to where the cornice is located (a fastener is mounted for the cord connecting the curtain), which allows you to create a round fold - a distinctive feature of Italian models.
For a small window it is better to use one panel. Large - looks better with two curtains. They are crossed, layering one on top of the other. Curtains can be of different colors and textures, for example, one is thick, the other is transparent. Medium-sized glazing allows both design options.
Another option is to use a straight cornice that extends over the top of the triangle. Italian canvases, tied with a cord at the height of the lower corners of the opening or slightly higher, will give it the usual, rectangular shape.
Interesting Facts
- The combination of roller blinds and regular curtains suits most interior styles, with the exception of historical ones.
- Roller blinds are often placed in greenhouses. The ability to independently adjust the intensity of solar radiation allows you to create an optimal microclimate for plants.
- Some types of pleated curtains are made from special paper. They are much cheaper than conventional ones, but their service life is much shorter.
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What are the benefits of Roman blinds on triangular windows?
Roman blinds on plastic and wooden windows provide excellent protection from street views, look impressive, and are convenient for regulating the comfortable access of light. Having chosen the Roman option, you need to make sure that the canvas will not interfere with opening the doors for ventilation.
Roman blinds on wide glazing can look bulky; two triangular panels look neater. Panoramic glazing can be decorated with several narrow panels, each of which stops folding at a certain height (the closer to the center, the higher). This approach emphasizes the non-standard contour, makes it softer, frames it, adapting it to the interior.
Solid canvases that completely cover the opening look best on “house”-shaped openings, where only the upper part is triangular.
AMS - mosquito net
| AMS mosquito net is a fiberglass mesh equipped with aluminum guides. Mounted on window slopes from inside the room. When the window is open, the mesh prevents insects from entering the attic, thereby protecting it. Mosquito nets are always available in FAKRO warehouses. Peculiarities:
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Does it make sense to install roller blinds on triangular windows?
Roller blinds, or as they are also called “roller blinds,” appeared about ten years ago. Since then, their sales have only increased. This is not surprising: they are practical, laconic, beautiful, can serve as tulle for curtains, but are more often used independently.
They will not open all the way on a non-standard opening. If its shape is completely triangular, the roll model can only be secured permanently. It is more convenient to “break” an opening in the shape of a house into parts. Cover the triangular section with a fabric roller shutter that matches its contour, and decorate the rectangular section with a standard roller shutter. Another option is to hang roller blinds on the rectangular part of the frame, and not decorate the top.
Recently, roller models have appeared that work (opening and closing) on windows of complex configurations. But not all specialized workshops produce them.
Nuances of designing triangular window blinds
In interiors of minimalism, hi-tech, loft, techno, it is more appropriate not to smooth out non-standard architectural geometry, but to emphasize it. Slat and pleated blinds are ideal for this.
Slat blinds for non-standard windows
Vertical blinds with triangular openings look more harmonious than horizontal ones. It is advisable to install horizontal blinds on small frames and separate sections. On large openings it is more convenient to use vertical blinds.
Pleated blinds for triangular windows
Pleated blinds are a corrugated panel that folds together like an accordion when you need to open the shutters.
The accordion-style bellows design makes it possible to produce pleated openings to fit gaps of any configuration, emphasizing their unusual shape. The width of the folds varies from 1 to 5 centimeters. For standard-sized glass, and especially small ones, it is not recommended to choose blinds with large folds. In wide light, a large fold looks more harmonious than a small one.
Folds can be horizontal and vertical. The first ones should be chosen for openings in the shape of an elongated (rectangular) triangle. The “squat” silhouette has vertical folds stretched upward. It is more convenient to cover a small gap or section with blinds with radial folds: in the open position, they will be assembled like a fan in one corner and straightened at the opposite edge.
