Best practice for dressing a modern corner window

A popular theme in modern home architecture is the use of corner windows. Such windows connect pains of glass at corners that traditionally would hold a beam, giving the home an eye-catching uniqueness when viewed from the outside. Corner windows are incorporated to not only make the homes exterior visually intriguing, but to also provide a stunning view from within.

However, homes with this feature are faced with a unique design challenge. They are not quite bay windows and don't really create an alcove, so using curtains designated for these designs wouldn't quite work. As well, the angle of these windows is not always symmetrical, especially in more contemporary homes, making the use of classic drapery harder to justify.

Most importantly, since these windows will often be a focal point on the home's exterior, the window treatments you choose will be seen from both inside and outside of the house.

Since corner windows are designed to optimize the natural light that enters your house, don't cover them up with dark or heavy curtains. Sheer drapes will provide adequate protection and privacy while also letting sunlight shine on through.

The simplicity of a no-fuss sheer solid also goes along with the design aesthetic of most modern homes, where form and function go hand in hand, and the drama of the space is derived from its sparseness. This design approach generally is translated in the interior and on the exterior of the structure, where soft and subtle features are chosen in favor of heavy adornments and unnecessary opulence.

By choosing curtains that are light and airy, you can dress your corner window without robbing it of its inherent drama.