Difficult curved window - how to do curtains?
Hello all, I have a difficult window to deal with in my nursery. The window is curved (five flat panes) and on both sides goes right into a corner. And the top of it is level with the ceiling! Ideally I'd have liked to have put up a curtain pole but can't see that working (unless there's a ceiling hung option?). I don't really want to do five individual blinds as they'd be a pain to open and close (and the fabric at the top of the window would block a lot of light even when they're open). Does that mean my only option is to have a curtain track (like the one that is there) and cover it with some kind of valance/frilly thing at the top? Not really the look I was going for, and again will block a lot of light!
Ideas please!
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Gina Anderson
5 years agoThis is how it looked before we moved in - is this the only option I have?
The curtains cover almost a whole window pane each side but I guess this is unavoidable!
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Daisy England
5 years agoWe have the same curtain return as Irene. You can buy the parts all separately and fit them yourself.
Daisy England
5 years agoGina Anderson
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Tani H-S
5 years agoGina Anderson
5 years ago
gillcar
5 years agoHi Gina
Have a look at www.bradleycollection.com for some glider poles which I think can be bent to curve around a bay window. I've not used them myself but they might be worth investigating.
Gina Anderson
5 years ago
Sonia
5 years agoI have a rectangular bay window and, like you, the window goes right up to the ceiling. We eventually popped into our local curtain shop who had an amazing stock of good sturdy rails. The one we chose was white metal and we had it fitted by them. They also fitted pulleys to either side which made opening and closing them so much easier. They attached the rail to the ceiling on a wooden batten that was already there. These curtain people really know their stuff! Our window is 12ft long and the rail and fitting with pulleys system cost £200. Still a lot cheaper than Roman blinds though. They are based in Baldock, Herts if that’s any help. Here’s a pic but please excuse the picture quality!
Irene Spinks
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