Can Ceiling-Mounted Curtain Tracks Go Around Bay Windows?

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.

Ceiling fixing can also work particularly well visually. Positioning the track close to the ceiling keeps the hardware discreet and allows the curtains and the shape of the bay to take more of the attention.

The important thing is choosing the right track for your particular window. The shape of the bay, your measurements, the weight of the curtains and the way you want them to operate all need to be considered together.

How does a ceiling-mounted curtain track go around a bay window?

A suitable made-to-measure curtain track can be professionally bent to follow the shape of your bay window.

For an angular bay, that may mean creating a series of carefully positioned bends. For a curved or more unusual window, the track may need to follow a softer shape.

This is why the track itself matters. Not every ceiling-fixed curtain track has the same bending capabilities, and we would never recommend assuming that because one track can be bent, another Silent Gliss system can be treated in exactly the same way.

Our made-to-measure solutions are supported by professional bending services and excellent craftsmanship, so we can help with bay windows and awkward shapes where a standard straight curtain track simply isn't suitable.

One of our Trustpilot reviewers described their experience very simply:

“Perfect fit for a complex bay window - very good product and service.”

That is ultimately what you want from a made-to-measure bay track: something designed around the window rather than asking the window to work around the track.

Is ceiling fixing better than wall fixing for a bay window?

Not necessarily. Both can work well, depending on the window, the room and the track you choose.

A ceiling-mounted curtain track, sometimes described as a top-fixed track, is fixed above the curtains rather than onto the wall.

This can be useful where the shape of the bay or the space around the window makes wall fixing awkward. It can also create a very clean appearance, particularly if you want the track itself to remain understated.

Wall fixing may be more appropriate for other windows.

The key point is that fixing options are specific to the individual curtain track, so we always recommend checking this before choosing a system.

Which ceiling-mounted curtain tracks can go around bay windows?

We stock a wide range of curtain tracks, but the best system will depend on the particular bay and how you want your curtains to work.

Two options worth considering are:

Silent Gliss 1280 hand-operated curtain track

The Silent Gliss 1280 is a hand-operated curtain track that can be top fixed or face fixed.

It can also be bent, making it one option to consider if you are looking for a straightforward manually operated track that can be ceiling mounted and shaped to follow a bay.

Silent Gliss 3840 cord-operated curtain track

If you prefer cord operation, the Silent Gliss 3840 is another option that can be top fixed and professionally bent.

It is also available with a Wave curtain option, so it can be particularly relevant if you are planning Wave curtains as part of the finished room.

These are examples rather than a one-size-fits-all recommendation. The shape of the bay, position of the bends, curtain weight and how the curtains need to operate all need to be considered before deciding which system is right.

Explore our Bay Window Curtain Tracks

Does curtain weight matter with a bay window track?

Yes. Curtain weight is an important part of choosing any curtain track, and it becomes even more important when you are dealing with a shaped or bent track.

It isn't simply a case of choosing the track with the highest curtain-weight figure. The track, the shape of the bay, the bends and the curtain itself all form part of the same installation.

We therefore prefer to look at the window and curtains together rather than recommend a track based on one specification alone.

If you aren't sure which system will be suitable, tell us about the bay and the curtains you are planning to hang and we can help you narrow down the most appropriate options.

How do you measure a bay window for a ceiling-mounted curtain track?

Accurate measurements are important because the finished track needs to follow the actual shape of your bay.

Depending on the window, that may mean measuring the overall dimensions as well as identifying exactly where the bends need to sit.

For a straightforward bay this can be relatively simple. For an unusual or asymmetrical bay, there may be a little more to consider.

But you are not left to work everything out on your own. Our team checks made-to-measure orders before they go into production. If something in your measurements doesn't look quite right, we'll get in touch and double-check it with you before the track is made.

We are also confident enough in our measuring checks and bending expertise that if your made-to-measure track arrives and doesn't fit, we'll replace it free of charge, even if the mistake was made when you measured the window.

For many customers, this takes away one of the biggest worries about ordering a made-to-measure track for a bay window.

You can measure carefully, send us the information and know that there is another pair of experienced eyes checking the order before manufacture.

Read our Bay Window Curtain Track measuring advice

What should you consider before ordering a ceiling-mounted bay window track?

There are four main things we would look at.

The shape and measurements of the bay

Where does the track need to change direction? Is the bay angular, curved or an unusual shape?

How the track will be fixed

Do you want a ceiling-mounted track or will wall fixing be more appropriate? The track you choose needs to support the fixing method required.

Your curtains

Curtain weight matters, as does the heading style. If you are planning Wave curtains, for example, you need a system that is suitable for Wave.

How you want the curtains to operate

Do you want to open the curtains by hand, use a cord-operated system or consider a motorised track?

Thinking about these points together makes it much easier to narrow down the right system.

Made-to-measure tracks for awkward bay windows

Bay windows are one of the situations where a made-to-measure curtain track can make a real difference.

Instead of trying to adapt a standard straight track to an unusual window, a suitable system can be professionally bent to follow the bay and ceiling mounted where the track and installation allow.

And if measuring the window is the part that worries you, remember that we check made-to-measure orders before manufacture. If something doesn't look right, we'll contact you.

If the finished made-to-measure track then arrives and doesn't fit, we'll replace it free of charge, even if the measuring mistake was yours.

If you're planning a ceiling-mounted curtain track for a bay window and aren't sure where to start, send us your measurements or speak to our team. We can help you look at the window shape, fixing position, curtain requirements and suitable track options before you order.

If you are looking for a made-to-measure system for an angled or curved window, you can also explore our Bay Window Curtain Tracks or If you are still comparing the different systems available, you can browse our full range of Curtain Tracks.