Curtains in corner windows

Curtains are often a good choice for corner windows too, where it can be particularly important to be able to screen off, regulate light and protect against prying eyes. Corners can feel a little more complicated to dress with curtains, but you can actually use both curtain tracks and curtain poles – depending on which hanging you prefer. With a connectable solution, you also get a seamless result that is both practical and stylish.

In this guide, we'll go through how to hang curtains in corner windows and provide tips on what's needed to achieve a functional whole and a beautiful end result.

Both curtain poles and certain models of curtain tracks can be joined together in a corner using corner bends. This provides a neat, seamless result in a right-angled corner – and allows the curtain to be drawn through or cover the corner without the arrangement feeling interrupted.

Curtain poles in corner windows are often a good choice when the curtains are primarily decorative and intended to frame the window in an attractive way. Curtain tracks, on the other hand, are particularly suitable when you want a more flexible and functional curtain arrangement in corner windows – for example, for light regulation, privacy, or dimout where the curtains are opened and closed as needed. Many curtain tracks also have more accessories for corners, which makes it possible to adapt the solution to the corner's design and angle.

With a curtain track in a corner window, you can create a really stylish curtain arrangement – especially if you choose the right accessories. A corner bend lets you join two tracks so that you can draw the curtain through the corner for a seamless look. If you instead want the curtain to wrap around an outside corner and draw the curtain over the corner, for example in a bay window where you also want to cover the surrounding walls, you can use a return bend. This way, you can adapt the curtain solution even when the room has nooks and corners.

With a ceiling-mounted curtain track, it is easy to adjust the distance to the wall, which can be helpful if you have obstacles such as protruding windowsills, pipes, or radiators. The same types of bends can also be used with wall-mounted solutions, as long as the track and accessories are compatible.

Read more about how to think about measurements and distances in our guide to curtain tracks.

The popular curtain arrangement with double curtains in two layers also works well in a corner window. You get a lovely hotel feel when you frame the window on both sides, while also creating a flexible solution that can be adapted to your needs for both privacy and dimout.

For a neat overall look in a corner, you need two curtain layers on two separate curtain tracks, with each track joined at the corner using its own corner bend. If you have a protruding windowsill or other obstacles that place the outermost track far out from the wall, a return bend can be a good addition. It allows the curtain to turn back towards the wall and cover the space that would otherwise be left between the track and the wall – extra valuable when you want to reduce light transmission from the sides for a dimout effect. Read more about how to think about measurements and placement for double layers in our guide to curtain tracks.