• Julia Nilstål
Curtains in rooms with slanted ceilings can feel like a challenge, but with the right solution and accessories, it is possible to create a result that is both functional and stylish.
Olivia Arvén contacted our curtain consultants with a request for floor-to-ceiling curtains for the family's open-plan dining area and living room in their newly built custom-built home – something that felt like a challenge given the room's slanted ceiling and large, tall windows.
Follow along and see how Olivia, step by step, together with her mum and with advice from our curtain experts, created a made-to-measure curtain solution that really lifted the whole room.
Choosing the curtain solution
An important consideration for the family was finding a curtain solution that softened the direct sunlight and created gentle privacy, without shutting out the daylight. Olivia chose made-to-measure U-tracks to suit the windows and the specific features of the room, a neat and discreet track that takes up minimal space and lets the curtains take centre stage.
To create beautiful full waves from floor to ceiling, wave/rufflette hooks were used, which give the curtains a soft, flowing drape. The curtain chosen was Saga, a sheer curtain with a beautiful linen texture, a lovely drape and generous light transmission.
How the curtains got the right length
One of the challenges with curtains on a sloping ceiling is that the curtain has a straight bottom edge, while the track follows the slope of the ceiling. This means that the curtain ends up too short on one side and too long on the other. The solution was to hem the curtains in place, so that the length could be adapted to the sloping ceiling and give an even finish along the floor.
Olivia's mum measured and pinned the curtains while they were hanging, to make it easy to ensure that the length ended up at the perfect distance from the floor, as the family wanted.
Use corded curtain gliders
Replace the existing curtain track gliders with corded curtain gliders by removing the end stop.
Install the tracks
Thread the ceiling brackets onto the track before you screw the track up with screws suited to your ceiling and surface.
Insert the hooks
Use an even number of curtain hooks and place the hooks approx. 16 cm apart for perfect waves.
Hang the curtain
Hang the hooks in the curtain track gliders and push every other wave forwards and every other wave back for an even result.
Measure and pin
Measure the height and pin the hem so that it follows the floor at the desired distance.
Hem the curtain
Hem the curtain with a sewing machine or use iron-on hemming tape with an iron.
Iron or steam
Iron or steam the curtain for a beautiful end result.
Adjust the light transmission
Use curtain tiebacks or twist stops so that you can open the curtains when needed.
