How to Choose a Curtain Pole

A good curtain pole will change the way your curtains hang, enhancing the look of your room. Buying a curtain pole may not be as straightforward as you first thought; they can range between straight plastic poles with rings to a curtain track with automatic closing and opening on a light sensor.

Curtain poles can be both manually operated and cord-operated, poles with rings or gliders, or even electronically operated for home protection and convenience. Curtain rails can be bought in different materials and colours to complement a room; either coloured plastic, or wood or metal with a different finish (paint or varnish). Whichever material you use for your track or pole, it is important that it will support the weight of the curtains which will hang from them; it might be better to splash out on a high quality pole which will last for years.

Corded tracks work differently to simple poles with rings as they allow the opening or closing of the curtains by pulling a nylon cord which works on a system of gliders and pulleys. This stops you having to handle the curtain, which will shield delicate fabrics from damage. Pull-cord openings are also useful if the curtains are particularly tall and difficult to manage. Buying a spray-lubricant will make sure that the tracks work as efficiently as poles with rings.

Electronically operated curtains are an alternative to manually operated poles with rings or cord-operated curtains, but are more expensive. They provide similar advantages as corded tracks, but can be remotely controlled by a controller, light sensor or timer. The latter two enable the opening and closing of the curtains when nobody is in the home, adding to home security.

Whichever style of curtain pole you choose it is important to make sure the size and shape are right. Curtain rails come in different sizes, so measuring the window area is essential. Measure the recess width of the window with a metal tape measure, and note the figure down. Also choose the number of centimetres you will need either side of the window for when your curtains are open, you will need this so the curtains do not restrict daylight once open. The number is usually around 15cm to 20cm on each side, but may need to be more for wider or thicker curtains. Add twice this width (once for each side) to the width of the actual window to get a total. This will give you the minimum length required for your new curtain rail. Extra wide windows will need multiple rails combined together by a joiner or good curtain rail retailer. Bay windows are all different shapes and sizes, meaning that measuring is more difficult. You will need to add the depth of your bay to the total length of the rail, but it is most likely that the rail will need to be adjusted to measure by the retailer, or, if you are handy, bent and cut at home.

You can give poles with rings a number of unique features to add to the look of the room. Finials and midials can be bought in different materials and effects to finish the look of your window, as can curtain ties or hold-backs.

The Innovative Curtain Pole that Offers Elegance and Style To Your Room

You can give a new appeal to your room simply by changing the window dressings.Generally the main feature of a room is the window and this is where the eye is drawn on entering so why not create a different look for your windows which will also enhance the look and feel of the rest of the room. You can find a lots of eye-catching, trendy curtain poles and tracks on the market to aid you to obtain the style you desire and completely enhance your living space.

Straight curtain poles and tracks and bent poles and tracks readily obtainable. All curtain tracks and poles are made to measure and the bay window tracks are bent to shape using high tech computer equipment to guarantee the right fit. Corded curtain poles are more aesthetically pleasing than corded curtain tracks but both are extremely effective and benefit from a smooth gliding, silent operation. Corded curtain poles works extremely well when paired with uncorded curtain poles, allowing you to add depth and texture to your window dressing with a soft netting or shimmering voile beneath heavier, perhaps even sumptuous velvet curtains for a really opulent appearance. Corded and uncorded curtain poles can both be finished with decadent and attractive finials and midials in a wide range of colours and materials which allow you to add your personal touch to the room. Corded and uncorded curtain tracks let the window dressings to sit flush with the window and, although are not as stylish as the curtain poles, are extremely strong and durable and can handle the heaviest of curtains with the minimum of effort without bending, sagging or distorting.


If you prefer to achieve a classy look in a budget friendly manner ,this is surely a wise choice and get ready to enjoy the graceful, silent glide operation with both these models. The Electric curtains track offer elegance and practicality with the added benefit of a security feature. This fantastic design has a timer system as well as being light activated allowing the electric curtains to open and close at the appropriate times of the day and giving the impression that someone is home even when you're working late or taking a vacation.


An absolutely tasteful security system. You can even attach a number of models from the huge selection of electric curtains to your home entertainment system for even simpler operation. You can find a great deal of both finials and midials make your choice from in a splendid variety of materials and colours which provide a little extra sparkle and interest to your curtain poles. 

These can incorporate brushed metal, bamboo, turned wood and assorted glass designs and a fantastic way to bring the whole room together is to synchronize specific facets of the soft furnishings with the finial and midial design and curtain tone. Decorative cushions and pillows are best choice for those who have a preference for a patterned midial or finial design for curtain poles and throws and rugs with similar designs and tones go along well with the gorgeousness.

An attractive picture or piece of modern art that mimics the style of your midial will defenitely add spice to the elegance. A well as coordinating finials and midials you may also like the idea of similar or coordinating holdbacks.


Holdbacks pull the curtains away from the window tidily letting more light to filter into the room and are the perfect way to put the finishing touches to your window dressing.