The easy way to measure your corner windows for designer curtains with curved tracks.
Welcome to our simple guide to measuring your corner windows for your new designer curtains with 90 degree curved tracks. You're going to love just how quick and easy it is to measure up.
Before you get going
Designing your dream curtains
The fun starts with designing how your curtains will fit, so channel your inner stylist and get creative! This is about finding your dream look and getting custom curtains that fit and function perfectly.
Curtains that hang from your ceiling are called ceiling mount:
- give a sense of space and draw focus to the height of your room
- curtains are best attached to ceiling battens
- our curved tracks are perfect for corners with 90 degree angles
- fit your track inside your corner or wrapped around your corner and choose 1 or 2 bends (for more than 2 bends please call us)
- great option for a straight edge ceiling and to fit inside cornices
- opt for double tracks to layer curtains and check out some gorgeous inspiration
- go for sheers for a soft and floaty look and blockout fabrics to stop all light coming in
- keep it on trend with a left stack or right stack
- pick a centre opening for easy access to both windows, or multiple openings for custom off-centre splits
- customise your track flow by choosing a fixed flow or free flow
- get the luxe look with an S fold or go traditional with pleated curtains
- choose from 3 finishes - just off the floor, touching the floor or puddled
- pick your perfect hem and for premium linens opt for our 100 mm hem for a luxe look
- opt for our residential track in white to blend with light walls, or black or silver to tie in with similar features in your home (no designer track option for curves)
- for larger drops go for a longer wand or no wand at all
- combine curtains with roller blinds, giving you all the options to control light and privacy
- looking for something unique? Contact us about our designer curtain rods and different fabrics
OK it's time to start measuring,
let's take it step by step.
Measuring up your corner windows for ceiling mount curtains is easy, here's how to do it:
1 Check your corner angle(s)
Check that the angle of your corner window or wall is 90 degrees (at a right angle). For tracks to fit inside your corner you can hold up an A4 piece of paper into your corner and if it fits snugly you have a 90 degree corner. If you are wrapping around a corner check it's on a 90 degree bend too.
Remember to call us if you'd like to order a curved track for more than 2 corners.
If you're not sure or your angles are different contact us and we will help!
2 Measure your widths: 1 corner curtains
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Make a note of whether your curtains will fit into your corner or wrap around your corner, as you'll choose your option when you order. Then follow step B for wall to wall curtains or step C for curtains to frame your corner window.
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B
For your curtains to cover wall to wall on both sides of your corner measure the width of your ceiling from the corner out to the left and write it down. Then measure the width of your ceiling from the corner out to the right and write it down. If you have cornices you'll measure from the inside of your cornices. These two measurements will be your track width.
If you have wall to wall windows or doors you can check our blog to understand how much of your glass will be covered by your curtain stack.
You don't need to add or deduct anything for your track curve. Don't worry about measuring how much fabric you need, we'll take care of that for you based on your track width.
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C
For your curtains to frame your corner window measure the width of your ceiling from the corner out to the left outside edge of your window frame or recess and write it down. Then measure the width of your ceiling from the corner out to the right outside edge of your window frame or recess and write it down. If you have cornices you'll measure from the inside of your cornices.
Add at least 30% to your left and right measurements so your curtains stack off your glass and write them down. These two measurements will be your track width. Check our blog for more info on working out your curtain stack.
You don't need to add or deduct anything for your track curve. Don't worry about measuring how much fabric you need, we'll take care of that for you based on your track width.
3 Measure your widths: 2 corner curtains
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A
Make a note for each corner of whether your curtains will fit into your corner or wrap around your corner. You'll choose your option for each corner when you order. Then follow step B for wall to wall curtains or step C for curtains to frame your left and right windows.
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B
For your curtains to cover wall to wall on all 3 sides measure the width of your ceiling from the left corner out to the left and write it down. Then measure the width of your ceiling across the middle wall and write it down. Finally measure the width of your ceiling from the right corner out to the right and write it down. If you have cornices you'll measure from the inside of your cornices. These three measurements will be your track width.
If you have wall to wall windows or doors you can check our blog to understand how much of your glass will be covered by your curtain stack.
You don't need to add or deduct anything for your track curves. Don't worry about measuring how much fabric you need, we'll take care of that for you based on your track width.
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C
For your curtains to frame your left and right windows measure the width of your ceiling from the left corner out to the left outside edge of your window frame or recess and write it down. Then measure the width of your ceiling above your middle window. Finally measure the width of your ceiling from the right corner out to the right outside edge of your window frame or recess and write it down. If you have cornices you'll measure from the inside of your cornices.
Add at least 30% to your left and right measurements so your curtains stack off your glass and write them down. These left, middle and right measurements will be your track width. Check our blog for more info on working out your curtain stack.
You don't need to add or deduct anything for your track curves. Don't worry about measuring how much fabric you need, we'll take care of that for you based on your track width.
4 Measure your splits: optional
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A
For multiple openings you can choose up to 2 splits and tell us exactly where you'd like them. Splitting your curtains is a fantastic option for bi fold and sliding doors so you can easily move sections of your curtains to access your doors.
Make a note of how many splits you'd like in your curtains and choose which side(s) of your corner window you'd like the splits on. We will assume that your splits are evenly spaced if you don't give us split measurements.
If you don't want any splits you can skip to step 5.
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B
For one custom split measure the width from the left across to where your split will be and write it down. You're measuring on the wall your split will be on.
If you're measuring from the left outside edge of your window frame or recess, add your left stack allowance in mm to your width. This is so your curtains stack off your window glass. Write down this measurement.
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C
For two custom splits measure the widths from the left across to each split position and write them down. For each split, measure on the wall your split will be on.
If you're measuring one or both splits from the left outside edge of your window frame or recess, add your left stack allowance in mm to one or both widths. This is so your curtains stack off your window glass. Write down these measurements.
5 Measure your drop
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A
For 1 corner curtains measure from your ceiling down to the floor on the left wall, in the corner and on the right wall. If you have cornices, you'll measure from the inside of your cornice. Write down the largest of all three.
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B
For 2 corner curtains measure from your ceiling down to the floor on the left wall, middle wall and on the right wall. If you have cornices, you'll measure from the inside of your cornice. Write down the largest of all three.
Go for puddling if your 3 measurements have a greater than 10 mm difference.
6 Choose your finish
When you design and order your curtains choose from the three finish options below.
Please only provide the hard measurements to us and please don't make any deductions or additions. We'll make the necessary adjustments so you get the perfect finish.
If you choose curtains just off the floor they will be approximately 5 - 10 mm shorter than your drop measurement, and they will hover just above your floor.
If you choose curtains touching the floor they will skim your floor by up to 5 mm.
If you choose puddling your curtains will puddle on your floor by 20 mm. If you'd like a larger puddle let us know when you order.
7 Choose your wand and how your curtains open
Note down which wand you want. It sounds obvious but the larger your drop, the larger your wand needs to be so you can reach it.
Also note down whether you want left stack, right stack, a centre opening or multiple openings. Think about which side is easiest to reach, obstruction free and which part of your window you'll want to open often. When you order you'll also need to choose between a fixed flow and a free flow, which is where your curtains open in any direction.
8 Order your custom curtains online
You're all set to order your curved track curtains!
When you order you'll choose your hem option. Just remember you don't need to add any extra to your measurements for your hem, we'll do it all for you.
Remember to only give us the exact measurements you took; don't make any deductions or additions for your chosen finish.
If you want to order a double track, call us and we'll make it happen.
Our hints and tips
Want to know our top tips for measuring up like a pro?
- Give us your measurements in millimetres (mm)
- Double check all of your measurements before you order
- Always write down 'width' and 'drop' next to your measurements, so you don't reverse them by accident!
- Only give us the exact measurements we ask for. Our team custom makes your curtains to fit your windows.
- Our team makes standard deductions to your drop to account for your chosen look and tracks, so you don't have to.
- Measure every window. The beauty of each house is that each window may have slight variations in size and we want all your curtains to fit perfectly.
- We know every home is unique and we're just a phone call away if you need to chat: 1300 918 390
- For help deciding on a curtain fit you can email a photo of you window(s) to our team: info@diyblinds.com.au
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