Hanging (light) curtains with no wall one side

whitesatin

We had the garage revamped and can now use it as a part time lounge.  The windows, to the front,  were already there and have patterned glass.  I’d like to soften the look up a bit by hanging lightweight curtains but there are restrictions on where to attach, e.g. a pole. I could possibly have something attached to the “ceiling” of the recess but not sure if it would work.  Any thoughts welcome, thanks.

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Hi,

have a look at ceiling mounted curtain track, might give you an idea.

theoretica

Or a tension rod from edge to edge of the recess https://www.amazon.co.uk/Youyijia-Curtain-Extendable-Telescopic-Pole（150CM）/dp/B08GCMHDG7/

FreeBear

Have a look at rods used inside wardrobes - These often use cups fixed to the walls either side, and a pole sits in these. Could work in your situation quite nicely.

whitesatin

Thank you.  Will definitely look for those.

whitesatin

theoretica said:

Or a tension rod from edge to edge of the recess https://www.amazon.co.uk/Youyijia-Curtain-Extendable-Telescopic-Pole（150CM）/dp/B08GCMHDG7/

theoretica said:

Or a tension rod from edge to edge of the recess https://www.amazon.co.uk/Youyijia-Curtain-Extendable-Telescopic-Pole（150CM）/dp/B08GCMHDG7/

Thanks for the tension rod suggestions.  I have tried a thin one but it bends in the middle but perhaps something more sturdy might work.

Carrot007

I would abandom the curtain and idea and go for perfect fit blinds. (they go under the seal in the glass).

whitesatin

Some great ideas here, thanks all.  Will look into all of them.  

Re the perfect fit blinds, I did think of those and it’s still a possibility but wondered if they might not give me the cosy look I’d like.  The opposite wall is window and door too (I’ve gone for Orla Kiely stem print in navy) but at least there was room for a proper curtain pole that side.  When they’re closed, it looks quite cosy but the windows and door to the front driveway make it unfinished looking.  As I said, the garage was partially converted before our time.  If I had the money I’d have updated both sets of windows but, sadly, I don’t.

GaleSF63

What about Austrian blinds, or roman blinds or stagecoach blinds, all of which could be fitted within the window recess.

whitesatin

GaleSF63 said:

What about Austrian blinds, or roman blinds or stagecoach blinds, all of which could be fitted within the window recess.

Thanks.  I had to look up stagecoach blinds but they look quite nice.  I will explore further and look at possible fittings.

twopenny

I'd recommend the tension rods, especially those with a spring) but they don't take much weight granted.

I used lightweight cotton and pinned on loops of fabric so it closed gently and close to the door for appearance.

I've also put a blind on the window of my front door (which I made from a linen type fabric) and used self adheasive hooks and a net curtain rod.

I pull it aside with a tie back of the same material looped on a brass fitting  during the day.

Because I get a big change of temperature on my front door I ended up using a light glue (Bostick clear) to stick the hooks in place. No trouble since and the glue should be brittle enough to snap off when the time comes

You can get brass net curtain rods which is my ultimate aim to make it look purposeful but it's a white door so..........