Secrets of sewing curtains for the kitchen with your own hands

Review of curtain models for triangular windows in a country house

Today, when building houses, windows are installed not only in traditional, square or rectangular shapes, but also in non-traditional ones: oval, triangular, round, arched and many others. Decorating them with curtains is not easy.

The most common non-standard window shapes

Curtains for arched windows

Arched windows came to us from medieval castles, and therefore add a cold aristocracy to modern houses. The most common version of an arched window is the “regular arch,” when the radius of the arch’s circumference is equal to the width of the opening, divided in half. Also common are arches in the Art Nouveau style with a clear transition from the opening to the circle, asymmetrical semi-arches, rounded only on one side, trapezoidal arches with a trapezoid-shaped upper edge, pointed arches that come from the Gothic style and look like a non-sharp spear.

Arched windows, oddly enough, also include rectangular windows familiar to the eye, also called portals.

Different types of arched windows let in different amounts of light, so the approach to them in textile design is strictly individual. In addition, before going to the store, you should decide whether your curtains will be static or working - the design and fabric consumption depend on this.

Design of non-standard windows

Individual planning may include the installation of unusually shaped window openings. They look especially impressive in private households and dachas.

Unusual windows are more often used in houses built according to an individual project.

Selecting and installing curtains on non-standard windows is quite difficult; required here:

• a sense of space and the ability to visually preserve, increase or decrease it;
• choose the right fabric;
• take into account the features of the room and the shape of window openings.

Decorating curtains for non-standard windows in a country house requires a professional approach, but homeowners do not always use the services of designers everywhere. Websites that post photos of various options can help you improve them yourself.

In shape, in addition to round, oval and triangular, the following are installed in houses:

• arched,
• attic inclined,
• bay windows,
• complex,

and also very small, unusually wide or tall, consisting of two parts. They attract attention with their unusualness, but give rise to difficulties in draping. Curtains for corner windows require the same type of design so as not to disturb the harmony of the interior. Non-standard window openings can be installed in different rooms: bedroom, kitchen. Proper design will decorate the hall, living room.

Curtains for round windows

Round windows are a source of inspiration for any designer. After all, it’s always interesting to see the result of your work on such an unusual object.

They are suitable for pleated curtains, similar to an open fan, repeating the shape of the frame; French, Austrian and various versions of classic curtains. It is quite possible that the pompous version of the “bishop’s sleeve” will look great here. It is also worth considering the option of light Japanese curtains, which emphasize the shape of the window with their translucency.

Blackout curtains - an option for a group of round windows in a high-tech bedroom

Triangular windows, their design options

Among non-standard windows, there are quite a few that have the shape of a triangle. They are especially often installed in attics. The most acceptable here would be classic curtains, pleated curtains and blinds. Each type of curtain has its own characteristics, which are important to consider when installing them.

1. Classic is good because it allows the use of fabric of any texture.
   Curtains made in a classic style can be secured to a flat cornice in the traditional way, with eyelets, or on an inclined rod using Velcro. They can also be decorated on a wooden or plastic block. The design of a triangular window is close to the traditional method of decorating a window opening

To prevent curtains on triangular windows from interfering with air flow, they can be partially pulled apart. Installing magnets, using prints and braid will help keep them in this state.

1. Features of installing blinds depend on the features of triangular windows.
   It is convenient to cover wide ones with fabric vertical curtains. A small window will visually look wider if you use horizontal PVC blinds to decorate it. The general rule is to take into account the dimensions and geometry of the structure. Vertical fabric blinds protect the room well from the sun and, like traditional curtains, easily fit into the interior of any home
2. Pleated curtains are a new product that immediately appealed to consumers.
   They are considered a variant of blinds. Their main advantage is their versatility: the products can be installed on window openings of any configuration and size, including individual sashes of the window structure. Pleated curtains will look harmonious in the interior, will not move and reduce the aesthetics of the triangular window

It is also possible to use an interesting and original method - to hang the drapery on one cornice

Additional Information. For those who do not have sewing skills, making a curtain for a triangular window with your own hands is quite difficult; Photos and master classes will help with this. Recommendations on how to sew a bias curtain for a window, as well as patterns and sewing patterns can be found on the Internet.

Choosing a curtain mount

If you are doing renovations or want a change of scenery, you are probably wondering how to hang curtains beautifully.

Under no circumstances should you rush: it is very important to thoroughly study the issue, figure it out without haste and understand what type of fastening is ideal for your apartment and your interior

It is very important to choose the right type of mount that suits the style of your room. Let's look at what types of fastenings there are:

Rings. As a rule, they are used in combination with metal or wood cornices. This type of fastening will hold heavy straight curtains well. Rings are attached to the curtains and placed on the curtain rod. When it's time to wash, curtains hung this way will be easy to remove. Rings can be used in combination with ribbons and hooks.

Eyelets are rings inside the fabric and look very impressive. When using eyelets, you won't need any ribbons or hooks. The main thing is to choose the right curtains.

Hooks. This is perhaps the most common option. And it’s not surprising, because this type of fastening is convenient, inexpensive and simple. Everyone knows how to hang curtains on hooks: the hook is attached to the fabric and clings to the curtain rod. This way you can hold almost any type of fabric, with the exception of heavy curtains.

Clamps. This type is convenient because it allows you to adjust the length, as well as create folds and flounces. Also, with this fastening, you do not need to process the top edge of the curtains; you can simply bend it and clamp it. Clips are a good option for heavy and medium weight fabrics.

Kuliska. It is a narrow pocket at the edge of the product into which a curtain rod is threaded. The type of fastening is quiet and inexpensive, and is also well suited for screens dividing space.

Loops are one of the most original options. It will look good in a nursery or bedroom. The loops are either sewn to the fabric or attached with buttons or Velcro. Can come in many different forms.

Tape is another great fastening option. It is sewn onto the wrong side of the product, slightly gathering the fabric, which creates an interesting drapery. Suitable for any type of curtains.

How to decorate round and oval windows

Design of round window openings in the classic version of curtains with a straight cornice

Making window openings in the shape of an oval or circle requires adherence to the order of certain operations that professionals can handle. The result is designs that add originality, although they are most often installed in bathrooms, corridors, hallways and staircases.

It is possible to decorate with thread curtains hung on hooks and a mini-cornice

Pleated curtains are considered the most convenient type of curtain for a round window: they emphasize the unusual shape of the window and have a number of advantages over other curtains:

• wide range of colors and variety of textures;
• the ability to select a control option;
• easy to install, which takes a few minutes;
• do not “steal” the space of the room, tightly adjacent to the window;
• maintain an aesthetic appearance for a long time;
• have antistatic and dust-repellent properties;
• reasonable price.

An original solution for round windows is pleated curtains, which can be used for windows of any geometric shape and size.

This type of curtain is perfect for oval windows.

A beautiful and convenient solution for a non-standard oval window made of three parts - pleated curtains

Classic curtains on a cornice for an unusual oval window

Adviсe

1. Curtains with a transverse pattern will visually expand the room, while curtains with a vertical pattern will elongate it.
2. For a room with a low ceiling, it is better to choose a light fabric and a beautiful light shade.
3. A large spacious room will be well complemented by dark curtains: the room will immediately become more comfortable.
4. It is better to choose curtains in a color that will not allow them to blend in with the furniture and wallpaper. Preferably 2-3 shades lighter or darker.
5. It is better to leave fabrics of cool colors for rooms facing the sunny side. Such curtains will bring a little coolness and visually distance the window.
6. For a nursery, it is better to choose curtains made of durable fabric, as they will get dirty and washed more often than in other rooms.
7. If there are partitions on the side of the window, then there is no need to close them: this will “heighten” the appearance of the room.

It is very important to find the answer to the question of which curtains to hang in each room. This is not so difficult to do, taking into account all the subtleties when choosing fasteners, cornices and materials

If you choose and install this interior element wisely, it can very advantageously emphasize the advantages of the room and become an original decoration for it.

How to sew curtains and curtains for slanting windows

Possible interesting mounting on beautiful decorative hooks attached to the wall at the same distance

The easiest way to attach curtains to a triangular window is with Velcro tape

Slanting window openings give the room uniqueness and unusualness. Most often, today they are installed in attics.

Sketch of curtains for a window with a sloped top and bedspreads with pillows included

Sketch of curtains for a dormer window in a child's room for a girl

On the outside they attract attention, but on the inside they require the ability to select curtains, since their shape dictates certain rules for selecting fabric and installing products.

Decorating a triangular attic window with curtains with fringed trim in country style

To sew curtains for slanting windows and decorate a room, you need them to be:

• loose and monochromatic;
• long if the opening is small;
• decorated with lambrequins, if there is an arch in the geometry;
• made from natural materials.

Decorating a triangular dormer window with light fabric

Decorating a roof window with tulle with an additional cornice in the middle

One of the conditions for successfully decorating a room with curtains for slanting windows is that the manner of their execution matches the general features of the interior.

How to cut fabric for slanted windows

Tulle pattern diagram for a non-standard beveled window

If the product is intended to be draped, then the length of the fabric is taken longer, taking into account the drapery coefficient

The difficulties of selecting material for this type of window openings do not exclude the possibility of making curtains yourself. To sew them you need:

• make the necessary measurements;
• cut out a template;
• cut the fabric, the top edge of which should correspond to the shape and size of the bevel;
• there is no need to cut the bottom of the material;
• trim the edges with curtain tape.

Scheme for sewing curtain tape

A curtain tape is sewn onto the top of the future bias curtain on the slanting windows, with the help of which the product will be attached to the cornice.

Correct processing of side cuts

To allow more light into the room, curtains are decorated with tiebacks, prints or drawstrings, with the help of which they will rise up.

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.

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.

The second way to sew bias tape to curtains is as follows: it is straightened with a cold iron and the stitches are laid in two stages - first to the edge of the crumbling material, then after the hem. The method is reliable and the edges of the fabric will remain neat even after numerous washes.

• Depending on the type of fastening, curtain tape is attached to the contour of the bias curtain to form loops.

Various types of cornices are used as holders. In addition, there may not be a bar as such - decorative nail heads driven along the contour of the window opening are used for fixation. Loops attached to the curtains or pulled out using cords from textile tape are simply put on them. This method is good if the owners do not want to change the curtains in the future.

Often a simple Velcro strip is used for fastening. To do this, make a simple cornice in the form of a wooden block, attach it to a pre-measured piece of fabric, which is used to wrap the improvised cornice and fix it on the wall. The second part of the tape is sewn onto the finished curtain models and the curtains are hung in place. This option is convenient - you can change or wash it at any time.

In conclusion, we can say that a slanted window is not a reason to get upset or contact a renowned designer with a request to drape a non-standard opening. Even a novice craftswoman can do this. All that remains is to choose the right material. In addition, your own result pleases the eye with its exclusivity and novelty - you can be sure that such curtains will not be found anywhere else.

Curtains for asymmetrical windows

Asymmetrical windows are trapezoidal, triangular, parallelogram-shaped, as well as ensembles of different windows located at different levels. In this case, cornices secured with steps look good.

It is better to choose a variegated fabric for curtains for such windows, without a clear repeat, so that it does not emphasize the asymmetry. However, if your goal is to highlight the windows, buy a plain fabric with geometry.

Bright fabric pattern that distracts attention from the asymmetrical window

Curtains for semicircular windows

Semicircular windows are essentially one of the variants of arched windows. They can vary within the shape of a circle, representing a larger or smaller part of it, as well as segments - the so-called “sail” shape.

Pleated curtains, French, Austrian, especially with lambrequins, muslin, drawstring curtains with draperies and magnetic holders are suitable.

It is better to choose a profile cornice, bent in production at the angle you need. You can also choose a flexible cornice that can easily take the shape you need right on the spot, but it will not withstand heavy draperies.

Light French curtains for a semicircular bedroom window

Curtains for French windows

French windows usually open inward, and therefore a lambrequin would be inappropriate here. If possible, you can attach a rolllight between the ceiling and the top of the window. If this is not possible, pay attention to window blinds, pleated blinds, and cassette roller blinds that are attached directly to the window.

Fabric for French windows is patterned, with fringe, tassels, tiebacks, chic braid and contrasting fabric trim. The tulle for such windows is best made with a cut in the middle for easy access to the balcony.

French curtains for floor-to-ceiling windows

Curtains for corner windows

Corner windows are a gift from the times of avant-garde and art deco. Often such windows can be panoramic.

Both parts of the corner window should be inseparable elements of the composition, so a corner cornice, either decorative or made from an aluminum profile, would be an excellent choice. It is desirable that the curtains can open the view from the window, moving both to one side and the other.

The choice between a symmetrical composition and extravagant asymmetry in a corner window is yours.

Roman blinds and blackout curtains for a corner window

Curtains for bay windows

The bay window is designed to give the room more lighting, and therefore the glazing of this part is usually carried out without walls. The task of the owners and the designer is to maintain the volume of illumination of the bay windows and therefore the textile design must be functional. Classic, Roman, rope, French curtains are suitable.

For multi-layer design and heavy draperies, you will need a profile cornice, and for light tulle, a lighter option with decorative tips and bay window rod connectors.

Light tulle for a bay window will not be a barrier to sunlight

Curtains for oval windows

Rare and therefore even more charming, oval windows should be emphasized with curtains, and not covered with them. Choose a cornice that runs parallel to the top edge of such a window; an aluminum profile is perfect. Curtains – Austrian, French, “bishop’s sleeve”, as well as fantasy designs that harmoniously fit unusual frames into the interior of the room.

Decorating a large oval window with blackout curtains

Eyelets on curtains

This is a reliable, practical way to attach curtains to frames of non-standard configuration. There are several types of eyelet curtains on sale, which vary in shape. Can be oval, triangular, square. And according to the type of design, they can be matte, glossy, transparent, with rhinestones, multi-colored, plain, imitating metal, wood.

Curtains with grommets can be attached to triangular frames without using cornices. In this case, eyelets are pre-attached to the curtain, and special hooks are placed above the opening. Then the eyelets with the curtain already attached to them are put on the hooks.

Curtains for narrow windows

If you want to highlight a narrow window, choose curtains with a lot of vertical folds, for example, curtains with eyelets; muslin is also perfect, visually stretching the already narrow window opening. The cornice for this option should have unusual ends, no more than 30 cm long than the width of the window.

Fabrics with horizontal stripes, on the contrary, will make the window appear wider, and a cornice that exceeds the width of the opening by 40 cm or more will help in this illusion. Simple compositions of flips and swags, bright fabrics with patterns would be appropriate here.

Curtains that echo decorative elements mask narrow windows