Corner windows. Types, properties and design features

Choosing curtains for corner windows

Types of corner windows:

• single – located in the corner of the room;
• bay window - has several angles, each more than 90˚;
• two straight windows located in the corner of the room.

You should not immediately purchase the material you like in a store or curtain sewing studio.

A colorful drapery that emphasizes solemnity in a banquet hall or in the living room of a country cottage will look out of place in the kitchen of an ordinary apartment.

Funny curtains with flowers in a children's room are not suitable for teenagers. Moreover, they should be different in the rooms of boys and girls. Pink curtains, very cute in a girl’s room, will look more than out of place in her brother’s room.

You should take into account the personality characteristics of a person living in a room with a corner window. The angular windows are larger in size than ordinary ones and let in a lot of light.

This can cause anxiety for an introvert, so his room should have curtains made of thick fabric, preferably plain ones, the shape and size of which allow him to feel isolated from the world.

Extroverts, on the contrary, want to feel unity with the world around them. Their curtains should be able to move apart as much as possible and each part should be caught by a beautiful sling.

You should consider how the curtains look not only from the inside, but also from the outside. If the houses are located close to each other or the apartment is located on one of the lower floors and is clearly visible from the street, then when decorating the bedroom, you should purchase corner curtains made of thick fabrics, the size of which allows you to completely cover the window opening.

For a sunny room or kitchen, blinds with the ability to adjust the light are suitable.

Curtains do not always have to be able to create complete darkness. In an office or boss’s office, a beautiful but strict frame would be more appropriate. The combination of an original architectural solution with rigor will create a kind of intrigue.

How to decorate a corner window in different rooms

Any room in the apartment can be equipped with two adjacent windows: from the bedroom to the bathroom. In each room, the window plays different roles, but its main purpose is to let in sunlight.

Without a doubt, an unusual layout is only a plus for a room, but the beauty of this element can only be emphasized if it is designed correctly. First of all, you need to choose a suitable style for the corner window. The best options:

• interior design in a loft style - if the window is panoramic, made without window sills and lintels on the glass;
• in a classic interior, corner frames with wide white or natural wood-colored lintels will look advantageous;
• for luxurious baroque or rococo, wide window sills with satin pillows and soft mattresses are suitable;
• in country style, corner windows in simple wooden frames look very good;
• For high-tech, the most complex corner glazing designs are perfect: windows at different levels, divided panoramic glass with a gap of stone or brick, and other futuristic design options.

Advice! To understand how each style will look in real life, you can look at photos of finished designer interiors. There are a lot of tips and great additions in the form of decor.

Kitchen

Probably, corner glass is most often found in kitchens. This happens either as a result of redevelopment, when the room is deprived of a full-sized window, or such a design is the architect’s idea.

Since the corner window lets in twice as much sunlight, it would be advisable to place a work area or dining table near it. This is very convenient in terms of choosing furniture, because most kitchen sets are made in the shape of the letter “L”.

Advice! If a sink is installed in the corner, you need to take care in advance of supplying water and sewerage to this part of the kitchen.

In cramped kitchens of city apartments, the corner frame can be used as a small shelving unit: several shelves are installed between the frames for jars of spices or some utensils.

When there is a large window in the corner, you can install a sofa there, place a table or a bar counter.

Bathroom

Modern bathrooms are used not only for bathing; today this room is intended for rest, relaxation, and a lot of time is spent here. Therefore, windows in bathroom layouts began to appear more and more often.

One of the varieties was a bathtub with corner windows. It looks very unusual and impressive, as evidenced by the photos shown here.

It is better to make a small frame in the same style and from the same materials as the interior decoration of the bathroom - this will help create a complete ensemble.

Corner glass without a dividing frame, simply soldered or glued with sealant, looks organic. This creates the illusion of unity with nature, but you should understand that this option is only appropriate for private houses with a high fence or for an apartment on the upper floors.

Bedroom

In the bedroom, a corner window looks especially impressive if it offers a beautiful view of the city or a quiet park.

It’s very interesting to play with this interior detail in different styles:

1. For minimalism you don’t even need frames - simple glass covering the entire corner will look stylish and organic.
2. If you paint the frame in a bright color, you can achieve an equally interesting effect. This approach is appropriate for modern or pop art, for example.
3. It is better to paint the panoramic glass frames the same shade as the walls. This will visually expand the boundaries and make the bedroom even more spacious.
4. A small attic bedroom goes well with a corner window sill, where a small sofa can easily fit.

Attention! For narrow and long rooms with corner windows, arranging an office would be an excellent option. A work area with a computer or desk is created directly next to the window; the rest of the space will be occupied by shelves or racks.

Living room

The design of a room with corner glazing can be very diverse; a lot depends on the size of the glass, its location, the area of ​​the room and the height of the ceilings.

The most optimal solution is to place the same corner sofa near the window; this will emphasize the unity of interior details and make the living room harmonious.

You can hang lambrequins, transparent tulle or heavy curtains on the windows; in some cases (for example, panoramic glazing with a beautiful view), blinds are more appropriate.

The living room will look even more exclusive if you use combined glazing. For example, make part of the frame rectangular and simple, and decorate the other door with transverse wooden slats or grilles.

The design of the living room with two small windows located under the ceiling or in the middle of the wall is no less interesting. There are also options when the windows have different shapes or are oriented in different directions (vertically and horizontally at the same time).

Cornices for corner windows

For curtains on a large corner window, you should purchase special curtain rods. If you simply assemble ordinary cornices end-to-end, then over time they may become warped for various reasons and end up at different heights. The curtains will also warp, which will be quite noticeable and will not add beauty.

Cornices can be purchased in semicircular shapes or in separate strips, but with reliable fastening to each other.

Corner curtain rods are made of plastic or metal. When choosing, you should consider the weight of the fabric. If the design of the room involves the use of two types of fabrics - a light curtain and a heavy curtain, then you should choose a double-row metal cornice.

The number of rows in the cornice depends on the design idea. If, in addition to various types of fabrics, you plan to hang a lambrequin, then you should use a multi-row cornice.

Cornices for corner windows have ceiling or wall mounting. Since the load-bearing capacity of the external walls is high, they can support a fairly heavy structure. With ceilings the situation can become more complicated, especially if they are suspended.

Inkjet curtain rods are more suitable for this option.

For the living room, a corner baguette curtain rod is suitable, which has a decorative strip that covers any type of fastening. For a window of a non-standard shape, it is better to make this type of cornice to order.

Window decoration

For windows in rooms such as living rooms with two windows, you need to remember that under no circumstances should you use curtains of different styles.

It is best to choose curtains of the same design, but choose a slightly different shade. Many world designers advise using curtains such as Roman or Japanese, if they are located on one side.

Colors and materials

The colors of the curtains are:

• plain;
• with pattern;
• with an image.

When choosing colors, you should focus on the color of wallpaper or furniture, especially upholstered furniture.

There are fewer problems with matter without patterns. This look looks good in a variety of draperies, regardless of their length. To liven things up, you can use lambrequins, tassels, and garters that are also monochromatic, but the color matches the main fabric or has a contrast with it.

Curtains for corner windows should not visually blend with the color of the wallpaper. The shade of the material is chosen several tones lighter or darker.

It should be remembered that straight models that use the entire height of the room visually increase the space of the room. Short options are appropriate in the kitchen and children's room.

Popular materials for single-color curtains on a corner window:

• linen;
• silk;
• velvet;
• atlas;
• jacquard;
• organza.

Natural materials are preferred. They are environmentally friendly and do not collect dust.

We design two windows in the corner of the room

When choosing curtains for a bedroom or living room for two windows, you first need to decide on the basic design idea. There are two options - unification or separation. Based on this, you need to buy both cornices and textiles. If the windows are narrow and there is a large partition between them, then you can separate them - hang single panels in such a way that they move symmetrically, with the center of symmetry being the corner.

You can merge two windows in the following ways.

1. The curtain is hung in one piece.
2. Two or more canvases are combined with one cornice and lambrequin.

In the first case, the cornice must be of such a design that the canvas “walks” freely along the windows, that is, its movement should not be limited by fasteners. The curtain in the living room, combining two windows, should be long, and the fabric for it should be soft and flowing. Heavy fabrics are not suitable for corner curtains on two windows facing the living room: they will turn the drapery into a heavy structure.

If there is a partition between the windows, then it is better to make a drapery of three canvases. The middle one will mask the wall and can be static, the side ones should move/move apart. With this design, it is very important to pay special attention to the upper elements - lambrequins and ties, swags. After all, it is the top that makes a whole decor from individual pieces of textiles.

Advice

The unifying element for Japanese curtains or other drapes without additional upper elements on the corner windows in the living room will be only the cornice, so special attention should be paid to its selection.

Dependence on the type of room with corner windows

You should select curtains for corner windows depending on the purpose of the room:

1. Bedroom. Too bright flashy shades are unacceptable. Classic curtains in rich, deep tones with lambrequins will create a calm, cozy atmosphere. White, brown, golden tones are suitable.
2. Children's room. Practical models of shortened length are suitable. It is advisable to have a child-themed drawing, but combined options can also be used. The main requirement is the safety of matter.
3. Kitchen. Dark shades are unacceptable. Practicality requirements suggest the use of short curtains, since there is no need to create complete darkness in this room. The kitchen is a room with high humidity. Therefore, the material for curtains must be water-repellent. Since the fabric may become dirty during cooking, it must be washed thoroughly.
4. Living room. The curtain for the corner window in the front room should emphasize its festiveness. A heavy fabric with a large pattern and beautiful drapery is suitable.

Models in calm shades are suitable for offices and business premises. Strict fabric will not only protect from light, but will also emphasize business style.

In cafes, restaurants, clubs, large stores, beauty salons with corner windows, curtains should have not only practical, but also aesthetic significance.

Due to the presence of a large number of people in these places, it is necessary to remember about safety.

Types of curtains

Almost all types of curtains are suitable for decorating window openings located in the corner of the room:

• classic multi-layer drapes and curtains with eyelets or hinges;
• models with hard and soft lambrequin;
• lush French and stationary Italian styles;
• short Austrian and original light asymmetrical curtains;
• Roman and roller blinds.

Recently, it has become fashionable to combine compact blinds and textile curtains or tulle on windows. Such compositions are very functional and practical, they help to reliably protect the space from light and at the same time decorate the opening and support the style of the interior, making it more cozy and comfortable.

Asymmetrical light curtains coupled with thick blinds are an aesthetic, functional and compact solution that is ideal for decorating windows in small spaces

General recommendations

Curtains for angled windows should delicately emphasize the unusual openings and at the same time create the effect of unity of the ensemble. To decorate openings in the living room, it is better to choose beautiful, rich fabrics in combination with organza or tulle. If the design of the hall is made in a modern or minimalist style, then in such interiors, modern types of curtains would be appropriate for the corner windows, for example, Japanese screens or roller models combined with simple, light curtains.

Classic multi-layer curtains on corner windows look luxurious and elegant, but are appropriate only in large rooms, for example, in the living room or bedroom; in the kitchen it is better to abandon this idea

In the bedroom it is important to take into account functionality; in these rooms it is necessary to be able to create twilight even on a sunny day. Modern blinds in combination with light curtains with eyelets or classic curtains with tulle, as well as curtains made of fabric with a blackout function, are relevant here.

When choosing corner curtains for the kitchen, you need to take into account the specifics and size of the room. When designing kitchen window openings, you should be guided not only by aesthetics, but also by practicality. Here it is recommended to choose fabrics that are easy to wash and clean, do not fade or deform when washed. Curtains should be easy to remove from the curtain rods. And given that kitchens generally do not have a large area, it is recommended to abandon bulky and multi-layered styles in favor of compact ensembles.

Kitchen with corner curtains asymmetrical in length; a short curtain helps free up window sill space

Composition

There are several basic compositions for decorating corner windows:

• A single ensemble, which consists of the main fabric and side curtains. Here, the windows and the walls between them are most often decorated with a solid translucent curtain, and thick curtains are hung along the edges, which beautifully emphasize the unusual shape of the opening. In the bedroom you cannot do without additional thick curtains, but in the living room you can safely abandon this detail by covering the windows only with translucent tulle. If two windows are located end to end, in modern interiors and small rooms curtains are often replaced with roller blinds and Roman blinds, as well as blinds of various types.

It is better to decorate a small bedroom space with corner curtains in pastel colors, so the interior will not seem overloaded and heavy

• The whole ensemble is relevant for the design of complex corner windows, for example, bay windows. In this case, each opening is curtained with tulle or blinds, and each junction is decorated with a separate curtain. The composition is combined with a complex lambrequin or draperies. The same technique is used for two corner windows if it is necessary to correct the proportions of the opening and the room as a whole, for example, to emphasize the junction in order to visually reduce the width of the opening, or to hide an awkward partition.

Intermediate canvases break the opening into segments, making the room seem higher

• Separate corner curtains are only appropriate for decorating large window openings or if there is a wide partition between them. Here it is important to choose the right curtain rods; the curtains must be identical. Nowadays it is popular to decorate corner windows with asymmetrical curtains; this design is relevant if you want to combine space; it helps to straighten the proportions of the room if the windows are of different sizes. Usually, long curtains are hung on the sides of the opening, and the addition is asymmetrical lambrequins, swags, ties, as in the photo below.

It is recommended to decorate corner windows in small rooms with curtains of a laconic cut

Curtains on the bay window

A bay window is a part of a room placed beyond the plane of the facade. Has a window with a curved or multifaceted shape. Thanks to the variety of cornices designed for bay windows, you can use different types of drapes and curtains.

The basis for choosing curtains for a room with a bay window is the desired degree of shading and compatibility with the interior of the room.

An interesting option is to decorate each part of the bay window with a separate fabric. Visually this makes him taller. This is recommended when the bay window has several windows separated by narrow strips of wall.

kitchen bay window curtains 2

The central window and side windows can be made in different styles. The one located in the center can have the usual solution, and the side window openings located at an angle to it can have drapery.

If the bay window has a semicircular shape, then sliding curtains can act as a common curtain. It is also possible to use lifting curtains. It is appropriate to use a lambrequin - a horizontal strip of fabric at the top.

In any case, such an interesting detail as a bay window should not have a simple solution. Don't miss the opportunity to make your interior more attractive.

See also: bay window curtains

Corner curtains for the kitchen

Corner curtains for kitchen windows are a very practical solution that is also successful from an aesthetic point of view. After all, in this room, curtains most often only reach the window sill, and coming up with an original design for short textiles is sometimes quite difficult. If they are sewn from light translucent fabric, they will fully correspond to the purpose of the kitchen:

• provide the necessary privacy;
• will allow the sun's rays to illuminate the room sufficiently;
• will create a good mood, which is so important for the hostess in order to prepare culinary masterpieces for her family.

You can choose the pattern on the fabric and the presence of lambrequins based on your taste preferences and the overall design of the kitchen. But symmetry/asymmetry depends on how many windows there are in the kitchen and how they are placed.

It is better to hang two single curtains on the corner kitchen window, maintaining symmetry. If the window openings are located opposite each other, then double symmetrical curtains will look more organic. One standard window can be decorated with either a single or double curtain.

Advice

Choose practical textiles for the kitchen. After all, curtains here need to be removed and washed more often than in other rooms.

Roman curtains

Roman blinds for corner windows stand out for their practicality and aesthetic appearance. The convenience of using Roman blinds is that the level to which they can be raised and lowered can be set arbitrarily according to desire and need.

Roman blinds have different styles:

• classical;
• cascade;
• frameless.

The most common is the classic version. When lifted, even folds are formed that stack on top of each other. They go to the bedroom.

Even when unraveled, cascading ones have horizontal folds. They look formal and are often used for draping corner windows in living rooms.

Frameless ones are distinguished by the fact that they have no horizontal folds. When lifted, the folds sag, which creates a feeling of relaxation. Suitable for recreation areas, including glazed balconies.