What Pole Should I Buy for my Bay Window?  

Bay windows are a stunning feature in any home. However, we completely understand that they can come with various challenges when it comes to choosing and fitting appropriate curtains or blinds.

 

Due to the unique angles and corners, it can be almost impossible to find ready-made tracks or poles that will fit. Flexible tracks for curtains and blinds have been on the market for some time, but bendable curtain poles are a more recent industry development. Using our expertise and advanced technology, we can bend curtain poles bespoke to your needs; chossing the style, length and width will be down to you. This can seem daunting at first, but it doesn’t need to be. This is why we have put together some handy information to help you when deciding what pole to buy for your bay window… 

 

What colour and finish do I want?

There are various colours and finishes available to choose from for your curtain poles. You will want to ensure you choose one that matches the existing décor in your home.  

 

Firstly, you need to choose between metal or wooden curtain poles. This choice may depend on whether you prefer a traditional or contemporary look. Metal often appears sleeker whereas wood can suit more rustic styles. Our solid wood materials provide the best quality tulip and beech wood, which is light yet strong to serve its purpose to the best ability. There are also a range of different colour finishes available in wood from champagne and honey to chestnut and oak.  

 

Our metal options include a sleek, stainless steel finish as well as a variety of colours from Silent Gliss including white, matt white, ecru, taupe, ochre. sand, antique gold, bronze, chrome, silver, anodic grey, slate grey, gun metal, charcoal and black.  

 

We also have matching finials, brackets and rings to match, helping you to achieve a smooth, consistent design across the home.  

 

How do I pick the right curtain pole size?

Choosing the colour and design is the fun part of the process, but when dressing you bay window, the more technical aspect can be difficult. You will need to find out the overall length of your bay window as well as the length of each individual panel.  

 

There are two types of bay window: 3-sided and 5-sided. You can determine which one you have by looking at how many individual window panels and internal corners there are. 3-sided bay windows have 3 large panelled windows, one in the middle and one either side, facing inwards. A 5-sided bay window has 5 individual window panels, a central one and two either side which tend to be smaller. 

 

Figuring this out and measuring each panel as well as the window as a whole will help in creating the perfect sized curtain poles for your bay window.  

 

How do I find out the length and width?

Bay windows are unique to each house they inhabit. Therefore there may not always be the exact curtain pole length you need available on the market. To cater to your needs, we can create extra-long poles, made-to-measure, ensuring the perfect fit.  

 

Width also needs to be considered when choosing your curtain pole. There are various diameters available from 23mm to 50mm. This will depend on multiple factors, from whether you choose a traditional pole with rings or more modern corded or uncorded mechanisms. The style you choose may also differ depending on your home décor, your choice of curtains and size of your window.  

 

You shouldn’t feel alone when deciphering what pole to buy for your bay window. If you don’t find the answer to your questions on our website, get in touch with the team today and we will be more than happy to discuss your options and help you through the process.