Can Electric Curtain Tracks Go Around Bay Windows?

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.

Can Electric Curtain Tracks Go Around Bay Windows?

Yes, electric curtain tracks can go around bay windows - providing you choose a motorised system that can be professionally bent to follow the shape of your window.

A bay window is often one of the most attractive features of a room, and choosing electric curtains doesn't mean you have to lose that shape by running a straight track across the front.

With the right made-to-measure electric curtain track, you can follow the angles or curves of the bay while enjoying the convenience of motorised curtains.

The important part is choosing the right system for your particular window.

Can an electric curtain track be bent around a bay window?

Yes. We supply electric curtain tracks for bay windows that can be professionally bent to follow angles and curves, even a semicircle.

Not every motorised curtain track can be bent, however, and not every bay window requires the same solution. The shape and measurements of the bay, where the track will be fitted, your curtains and how you would like them to operate all need to be considered.

If you're still deciding what type of track your window needs, our bay window curtain tracks are a useful place to start.

Which electric curtain track is best for a bay window?

There isn't one system we would recommend for every bay.

Instead, we look at the window first: its size and shape, the bends required, where the track will sit and what you want the finished curtains to look like.

Depending on your requirements, there are both Somfy Electric Curtain Tracks and Silent Gliss motorised options to consider.

Somfy Movelite 35 WF RTS battery-operated electric curtain track

For many bay-window projects, one of the options we would recommend considering is the Somfy Movelite 35 WF RTS battery-operated electric curtain track.

The battery-operated system gives you a motorised curtain track without choosing a mains-powered option, which can be particularly useful when you're adding electric curtains to an existing room.

The track is made to measure and can be considered for bay-window installations where bends are required.

If you're not sure whether the Movelite is right for your bay, send us your measurements or speak to our team. We can look at the shape of the window and advise on the most appropriate option.

Silent Gliss 5100 electric curtain track

The Silent Gliss 5100 electric curtain track is another option for bay and curved windows.

It is a bendable motorised curtain track with wall, ceiling and recess fitting options. It can also be used with Wave curtains, making it worth considering if you want the contemporary, even folds of a Wave heading alongside motorised operation.

Silent Gliss 5600 electric curtain track

For another motorised option, consider the Silent Gliss 5600 electric curtain track.

The 5600 is also bendable and offers wall, ceiling and recess fitting options. Its standard profile can be bent to a radius greater than 25cm, while the recess profile has different bending requirements.

This is exactly why we prefer to look at the individual bay rather than simply suggesting the same electric track for every window.

Electric curtains for a bay window: a real customer experience

If you're nervous about ordering an electric track for a bay window, you're certainly not alone. One of our customers, Nick, ordered an electric Somfy track that needed to be cut to size and shaped specifically for his bay window.

After installation, his verdict was simple:

“Once installed, it was a perfect fit.”

★★★★★ Trustpilot review, July 2025

It's a great example of why having a bay window doesn't mean you have to rule out electric curtains. With accurate measurements and a track made to suit the shape of the window, a motorised system can become part of a genuinely made-to-measure solution.

Can I have an electric curtain pole around a bay window?

Yes. If you prefer the appearance of a curtain pole rather than a conventional track, the Silent Gliss 7670 Motorised Metropole gives you another option.

The 7670 combines the appearance of a curtain pole with electric operation and can be professionally bent for bay windows and contoured glazing.

This can work particularly well when you don't want to hide the curtain hardware and would prefer the pole to become part of the finished look of the room.

The Silent Gliss 7670 is a specialist product and isn't currently available to order directly through our website. Call our team to discuss your window and order the Silent Gliss 7670.

What should you consider when choosing an electric track for a bay?

The motor is only one part of the decision.

Before choosing your electric curtain track, think about:

• the shape and measurements of your bay
• the number and type of bends required
• where the track will be fitted
• where you'd like your curtains to stack when they're open
• the curtains you intend to hang
• whether you'd like standard or Wave curtains
• how you would like to control your curtains.

Starting with these details makes it much easier to choose a system that works with your window rather than trying to adapt the window to suit a particular track.

Measuring a bay window for an electric curtain track

Measuring becomes particularly important when your track needs to follow several sides, angles or curves.

Our bay window measuring guides can help you take the measurements we need for your made-to-measure track. If your window is particularly unusual, you can also talk to us before you order.

Our made-to-measure solutions are supported by professional bending services and excellent craftsmanship. We also check the measurements submitted for shaped tracks before manufacture.

If something doesn't look quite right, we'll get in touch and double-check the details with you.

It's one of the reasons you don't need to be put off by the idea of measuring an awkward bay yourself. We know that measuring for a bay window can feel a little daunting, particularly when there are several angles or curves to consider. That’s why we offer an extra level of reassurance: if your made-to-measure track doesn’t fit first time, we’ll replace it free of charge – even if there was a mistake in your measurements. Our experienced team also checks the measurements you send us before your track is made, and if something doesn’t look quite right, we’ll get in touch to double-check the details with you.

What if my window is curved rather than a traditional bay?

Not every unusual window has defined bay angles.

You might have curved glazing, a rounded wall or a combination of straight and curved sections. These spaces can also benefit from a made-to-measure track designed around the architecture of the room.

If that's closer to your project, read Can a Curtain Track Follow a Curved Wall? for more information about the options for curved spaces.

Electric curtains don't have to mean a straight track

Having a bay or curved window doesn't rule out motorised curtains.

From the battery-operated Somfy Movelite 35 WF RTS to bendable Silent Gliss tracks and the Silent Gliss 7670 Motorised Metropole, there are several ways to combine electric operation with a track designed around the shape of your window.

The key is getting the specification right from the beginning.

If you're considering electric curtains for a bay window, send us your measurements or speak to our team. We'll look at the shape of your bay, how you'd like your curtains to work and the options available to help you choose the right made-to-measure solution.