Concealed Blinds for Corner Windows

This is primarily an aesthetic preference. Mitred corners provide a seamless look and require a very precise installation. Butt-jointed corners have a more straightforward installation with two separate boxes installed next to each other.

Just as with mitred corners, blinds should be installed towards the room to minimize the gap between the blinds at the corners. With butt-jointed boxes, it is popular to have one blind pass in front of the other at the corner to eliminate the gap.

No. Achieving a high-quality butt joint does not require specialized tools or carpentry skills, making it accessible for a wider range of installers.

Double-height corner boxes enable two blinds to be installed to come out on the window side of the box, yet with a small gap between the two blinds. In some situations, the preference may be to have the blinds installed as close to the window as possible.

When blinds are hung on the window side using standard boxes, the roller tube and bracket prevent the two blinds from coming together closely at the corner. This is in contrast to when blinds are installed towards the room, where the tubes and brackets are not obstructing.

The boxes are just like any corner installation with mitred boxes and cover plates, only larger. The ordering and installation of blinds, however, require perfect lengths of the two blinds, and the lower blind needs to be side-fixed inside the box. This is not a problem for experienced shading specialists.

Side channels are between 30-70mm depending on the blind manufacturer. There are zipped side channels and there are free-hanging blinds in U profiles with brushes. Consult with your local shading specialist to learn what options are available.

Side boxes made to the same width as the headbox create a symmetrical look, and the space in the side box can be used when installing blinds that are wider than the finished opening size. However, sometimes side channels and bespoke carpentry look better as it can be made smaller in size. Consult with your local specialists.

Consult with your local shading specialist. In some markets and situations, there are even roller blind systems that can zip together in the corner without side channels to reduce the light coming in.

The distance depends on the curtain system used, typically 70-90mm between the center of the curtain track to where the blind comes down. Consult with your local shading specialist.

Curtain tracks can be installed using curved tracks with different corner radius options or with butt-jointed curtain track ends. See separate page about curtain tracks.

Yes, it is possible; however, each product takes up space, so the inner curtain will need to be positioned some distance away from the window.