IKEA KVARTAL PANEL CURTAINS FOR CORNER WINDOWS IN THE BEDROOMAs you may recall, we had a bit of an issue with our plastic vertical blinds when we took them down to get our new windows installed, which resulted in us using a sheet to cover one of the windows in our master bedroom. It was not the ideal window treatment, but neither were the plastic vertical blinds. It was time to get serious about finding a new way to cover our corner windows. I did some research both on retro and modern ways to cover corner windows and thought I had a plan all figured out until the new windows were in and I discovered that I didn’t have enough room to do an inside mount for roller shades. Back to the drawing board. Not only are our windows in a corner, but they are also huge. Each window is 7.
That spells custom window treatments which means expensive. This is where my idea to look at IKEA curtains came in. As we all know, IKEA is home to affordable modern stuff that many tmes you can customize to fit your needs. I had always liked the KVARTAL panel curtain and track system at IKEA, so I figured maybe I could make that work for my windows. Luckily, I have a friend who has installed the KVARTAL curtain system in her house so I could ask her all of my planning questions (since our nearest IKEA is over and hour and a half away).
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At first I thought I needed all sorts of extra stuff (the directions are confusing!) but once I talked to Krystal about it, I realized I was making it way more complex that it actually was. If you want to avoid the step- by- step instructions please scroll waaaay down the post to see the finished product! WHAT I NEEDED FROM IKEA FOR MY KVARTAL PANEL CURTAIN SYSTEMFirst you need the wall hardware. I chose the larger of the two bracket choices because of the number of tracks I needed to hold the panels to cover my 7.
Then you need the rails. In order to cover each 7. I needed four panel curtains per window. Since I wanted the curtains to open from one side to the other (due to my corner window) instead of pulling half the panels to each side, I needed one track for each curtain panel. Therefore I need four tracks, so I bought the three track rail and a single track rail, adding up to four total tracks.
Since each rail is 5. I needed two of each kind for each window and yes, I would have to cut them (this worried me at first) so I bought the recommended IKEA saw. You also need the curtain panel top and bottom rails. You will need one of these for every panel you are hanging. It is the part that holds the fabric panel and connects onto the rail. Choose your panels!
You can either go with something IKEA has already cut and packaged for the KVARTAL system (which is what I chose to do) or you can make your own panels out of any fabric or any other material you can think of that you can make panels with. I chose the ANNO SANELA style in beige. I would have liked to pick a color for my shades, but the colors they had available didn’t really go with the bedroom and I didn’t feel like making my own panels, though I may do it in the future.
Lastly, you need a draw rod for each window. Originally I thought I needed one for each panel!
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Luckily my friend Krystal set me straight before I got the the checkout with a whole pile of draw rods. This is important because the way the brackets are made is that you attach an under plate to the wall and then slide the bracket over it which hides the screws. If you don’t get flat head screws, the bracket will not slide over the plate. I started out with rounded head screws and had to go back to the hardware store. Boo. Drill with drill bits and screwdriver bits. Variable speed drills are best if you have access to one.
It just makes life easier! Hammer to pound in the mollies. Ikea saw see above. Clamps to hold down the rods while you are sawing them.
Measuring tape. Pencil for marking on the wall. Sharpie For marking on the curtain panels and the rails if you have to cut them. T- square or ruler for drawing a straight line on panels to cut on.
Scissors. Level no one wants crooked drapes! Step stool or ladder if you are short like me. Someone else to help you like your adorable husband! Several parts of this job require two sets of hands.
Patience it takes a while to figure out some of the steps, but once you get it, it gets easier! Ok, now we are ready to start hanging the curtains! First figure out how long you want your curtain rods to be. I decided mine should be 8. Once you have that measurement figured out, cut your rails to size. Since I am using two rails of each size per window and they are 5.
I want to cut them so they will connect in the middle where the wall bracket is so they will be supported. I cut each rail to 4.
It helps to clamp the rail to the surface you are cutting on (in this case, my kitchen counter) which minimizes slipping and makes it easier to cut. Surprisingly, I liked IKEA’s saw for this job, even though I often think their tools are not the best. The box was adjustable so that a center piece popped in and out to hold either a three rail or a single rail track. It was also grooved to aid in the gripping of the track. As far as the sawing went, it was much easier to cut the single rail than the triple because it was less materials to cut through and it fit better in the miter box. Once I got the triple rail started, it wasn’t so bad. Just getting the cut straight from the start takes a little bit of patience.
Next you need this piece. The other screws are what hold this piece in place inside the rail. On each end of each rail, that center screw must be between 2 inches and 5. This is likely for stability’s sake. I decided to put mine 5.
This provides added stability for the rail. Make sure all four of the side screws are tightened with the allen wrench to keep the track together. Both rails should have the center screws line up on the ends and in the middle, as they will both be hooked onto the bracket in the same place. Since I am working in a corner, I decided to put the end caps on one side of my rails so I wouldn’t have to work in the corner later to get them on.
Next you need to figure out where the wall brackets should go. IKEA suggests that you leave at least an inch from the corner of the wall to the end of the rail, probably so you can get the end caps on and off as needed. I knew I put my screw to attach the rail to the bracket at 5. From the center of that bracket, I measured 3. Of course you want to make sure they are level. I measured 2 inches up from my top trim on the window (which is level!) You need to leave at least an inch or two between the top trim and the bottom of the bracket so you can tighten the bracket in place. Trace the outline of your wall plate so you have an idea of where to line it up when you screw it into the wall.
Drill holes where your screws will go. If you hit a stud, you will only need a tiny hole for the screw. If you don’t you will need to drill a larger hole to insert mollies so your screws have something to grab onto and therefore will not fall out of the wall. In the corner of our room we have the hardest wood studs ever and we had a heck of a time drilling/getting the screws in on the first one! Luckily my patient husband Jim figured out a good method for making the holes and then we were all set!)If you are using mollies, gently tap them in with a hammer. If they don’t go right in and bend when you hammer them, your holes are not quite big enough.
Remember, they will expand when you screw in the screw and will be secure in the wall. Next screw in your bottom plate. I didn’t get a picture of this step! I started the screws with my hand screwdriver and then used my drill with screwdriver bit to finish them off. It is important that the bottom plates are level because they are the foundation of your rod system! I held a mini- level on the top of the plate as I screwed it in to make sure that it was level. It is a little frustrating, but with some patience it can be done!
Now it’s time to put the brackets up! They slide over the plate and then are tightened with a tiny screw and allen wrench to hold them in place. Now it’s time to put up the rails! This part requires two sets of hands enter adorable husband Jim. We hung the triple rail in the front and the single rail below.
If the center screws in your rails don’t totally line up, fear not! You can just unscrew the side screws, move it over a little, and tighten them back down.
We had to do that even with our careful measuring. As you can tell by the windows, it was getting dark. Once the rails are up, you should probably feed your husband if you want him to continue to help you! Once you are refueled and realize you need to finish the curtains so you have window treatments for the night. I made my panels 5.
I measured and marked three dots with a sharpie so that I could ensure a straight line. Next use a t- square or ruler to draw your cut line. Luckily I had the t- square laying around from my art school days.
Cut your panel carefully! Now you will need to attach the top and bottom rails. Lay the top piece (holes up) at the end of your fabric. Remove the strip to expose the sticky stuff on the strip that holds your panel in the top rail. Stick it to the curtain panel about 1/4 inch from the top and fold the fabric over the strip, then feed it into the slot in the top rail.
Screw in two of the short screws on the center holes only (see circled above) with the allen wrench. This holds the panel in place.
Using the same method, put the rail on the bottom of the panel, using all four screws to secure it. On the top of the rail, screw in the catch as shown below.
This is where it starts getting tricky folks. If you want your curtains to catch on each other as you open and close them, you will need to install these catches. It took me about an hour to figure out how to get them to work. What works for me is putting all four panels back catches like this: Then I put the first panel front catch on like this: This will be the panel that has the draw rod on it and is on the front track.
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