The Curtain Pole and Track Company Blog

Soft voiles and blackout curtains can work beautifully together, giving your window a layered look with flexible light control. A double curtain track allows each layer to open and close independently. Here’s what to consider when choosing a system that suits your curtains, window and the finish you have in mind.

A ceiling-mounted curtain track can be a beautifully discreet way to dress a window. By taking the track up to the ceiling, curtains can create a clean, uninterrupted line that works particularly well with full-height curtains, large windows, bay windows and contemporary interiors. But choosing the right ceiling track is not simply a matter of deciding where you want it fixed.

Yes, ceiling-mounted curtain tracks can go around bay windows, provided the track is suitable for both ceiling fixing and bending. A made-to-measure track can be shaped to follow the angles or curves of your bay, giving you a much neater solution than running a straight track across the front of the window.

How does a straight curtain track become a perfectly shaped track for a bay window? Our made-to-measure bay window tracks are individually bent to follow the measurements of your window, combining specialist technology with the experience of our bending team. Here, we take you behind the scenes to explain how the process works, how we check your measurements before production, and what happens if you make a measuring mistake.

Curved walls and sweeping windows can be beautiful architectural features, but finding a curtain track that follows their shape can feel complicated. The good news is that selected curtain tracks can be professionally bent to follow curves, helping your curtains work naturally with the shape of the room. From hand-operated and corded tracks to discreet recessed options, we look at what’s possible and which curtain tracks could work for a curved wall.Yes, a curtain track can follow a curved wall – providing you choose a track designed to be bent and the curve is suitable for the system.

Wondering whether electric curtains can work with a bay window? The good news is that they can. From angled bays to sweeping curves, we look at the motorised options available and what you need to consider when choosing an electric curtain track for your window.

Curtain track gliders may be small, but they have an important influence on how your curtains hang and move. The right gliders should travel smoothly through the track and connect securely to the curtain hooks or heading system. There is no single curtain track glider that is best for every window. Your choice needs to be compatible with the precise track profile, curtain heading and complete curtain track system. Gliders that look similar are not necessarily interchangeable, even when they come from the same manufacturer. Whether you are choosing a new curtain track or replacing existing curtain rail gliders, identifying the system first will help you avoid ordering components that do not fit.

A bay window can be a beautiful feature, bringing light, character and a sense of space into a room. Dressing it successfully, however, requires more than choosing an attractive finish. The curtain pole or track must follow the shape of the window, suit the curtains and allow them to open and close comfortably.

There are several routes to consider, from adjustable bay window poles and flexible curtain tracks to a fully made-to-measure solution. This guide explains the main curtain pole options, what to consider before ordering and how to balance appearance with everyday practicality.

Bay windows can be a beautiful feature in a room, but when it comes to choosing a curtain track, their shape can sometimes raise more questions than expected. What happens if the sides aren't equal? What if the angles are slightly different? And can you still have the curtain arrangement you want when furniture limits the space around the window?

Choosing a curtain track can seem straightforward until your window, curtain weight or room layout introduces an extra consideration. For one customer who recently contacted The Curtain Pole & Track Company team, there were two important requirements: the track needed to carry very heavy curtains and negotiate a 90-degree corner.