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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.

What you’ll need to measure

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1-2 people

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less than 10 minutes

Tools

  • your tape measure (metal is best)
  • your step ladder
  • a pen and some paper

Before you get going

 Curved tracks are only available with our residential track style.

Our curved tracks are only available with our residential track style. Designer tracks are not available. Call us on 1300 918 390 if you’re set on designer tracks, or to match your curved tracks to existing designer tracks. You can order designer tracks with a corner join over the phone. A corner join is where two straight tracks visually join in the corner (no curve).

Have you decided how your curtains will fit?

This is where the fun starts! If you’ve already landed on the perfect fit for your windows, then you’re good to go. Otherwise don't stress, we'll walk you through the design options below.

Have you checked your corner window angle(s)?
Our 90 degree curved tracks fit beautifully into corners with right angles and look incredible wrapped around corners with right angles. You can also combine the two by ordering a track for 2 corners. Don't have 90 degree angles?

Not a worry. Just call us and we can help you measure up.

Do you have cornices?

You can fit curtains onto your wall or inside your cornices from your ceiling, it's up to you. Check our latest projects for ideas to show off gorgeous details like cornices in your home.

Do you know what surface your curtains will attach to?

Our curtains attach to most surfaces, though it's always best to do your homework. Wall studs and ceiling battens are by far the easiest to attach to.

Order your free samples!

Get touchy feely with our designer fabric samples. It's the best way to choose the perfect curtain fabric for your home.

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.

Onto Your Ceiling - Ceiling mount
Onto Your Ceiling - Ceiling mount
Onto your wall - Face mount
Onto your wall - Face mount

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 2 finishes - just off 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
A

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.

B

For your curtains to cover wall to wall on both sides of your corner measure the width of your wall from the corner out to the left and write it down. Then measure the width of your wall from the corner out to the right and write it down. 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 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.

C

For your curtains to frame your corner window measure the width of your wall from the corner out to the left outside edge of your window or recess and write it down. Then measure the width of your wall from the corner out to the right outside edge of your window frame or recess and write it down.

Add at least 30% to your left and right measurements so your curtains stack off your windows 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 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
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.

B

For your curtains to cover wall to wall on all 3 sides measure the width of your wall from the left corner out to the left and write it down. Then measure the width of your middle wall and write it down. Finally measure the width of your wall from the right corner out to the right and write it down. 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.

C

For your curtains to frame your left and right windows measure the width of your wall 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 wall above your middle window. Finally measure the width of your wall from the right corner out to the right outside edge of your window frame or recess and write it down.

Add at least 30% to your left and right measurements so your curtains stack off your windows 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
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.

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.

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
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.

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.

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 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.

Curtains that hang on your wall are called face mount:

for a lush feel cover your entire walls with designer curtains
curtains are best attached to wall studs and also attach to concrete, stone, brick or tile
our curved tracks are perfect for corners with 90 degree angles
have your track fit inside your corner or wrapped around your corner and choose 1 or 2 bends (for more than 2 bends please call us)
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?

OK it's time to start measuring, let's take it step by step.

Measuring up your corner windows for face 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
A

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.

B

For your curtains to cover wall to wall on both sides of your corner measure the width of your wall from the corner out to the left and write it down. Then measure the width of your wall from the corner out to the right and write it down. 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 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.

C

For your curtains to frame your corner window measure the width of your wall from the corner out to the left outside edge of your window or recess and write it down. Then measure the width of your wall from the corner out to the right outside edge of your window frame or recess and write it down.

Add at least 30% to your left and right measurements so your curtains stack off your windows 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 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
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.

B

For your curtains to cover wall to wall on all 3 sides measure the width of your wall from the left corner out to the left and write it down. Then measure the width of your middle wall and write it down. Finally measure the width of your wall from the right corner out to the right and write it down. 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.

C

For your curtains to frame your left and right windows measure the width of your wall 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 wall above your middle window. Finally measure the width of your wall from the right corner out to the right outside edge of your window frame or recess and write it down.

Add at least 30% to your left and right measurements so your curtains stack off your windows 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
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.

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.

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
A

Measure and mark with a pencil where your curtains will start. Use your ceiling or window frame as a reference point, so you get a level starting point across the top. Remember it's best to hang your curtains from wall studs.

Need some help or inspiration? Check our blog about choosing the perfect position for your curtain track.

B

For 1 corner curtains measure from where your curtains will start down to the floor on the left wall, in the corner and on the right wall.

C

For 2 corner curtains measure from where your curtains will start down to the floor on the left wall, middle wall and on the right wall.

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 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.

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. For extra help finding your perfect fit, don’t hesitate to contact us.

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