How To Choose The Right Pole Or Track For Your Space
Looking at the huge variety of curtain tracks and poles available can sometimes seem overwhelming and feel like a daunting additional decision to be made when choosing made to measure curtains for your home.
Luckily, our handy guide and friendly team are on hand to make the decision making process simple and easy. We're here to help transform your space and choose the most practical and beautiful solutions that suits your life and style.
Should I choose a curtain track or pole?
Each curtain heading gives a different effect and each has its own impact on the overall decor of a room. There isn’t one “best heading” because different headings coordinate with the chosen style of the room.
Curtain headings control the fullness of the curtains and can provide a traditional, formal look or something more relaxed and contemporary. It’s an important part of the design process, as your heading type will determine the style of your curtains and, along with your chosen fabric, make the most impact.
Curtain poles are the classic choice for your space, with hundreds of options for colours, materials and finishes our team are sure to find the best option to achieve the perfect look for your home.
1. Choose your material:
The material of your pole is important for the overall look and feel of your curtains, so consider this carefully. A wooden pole will provide a more natural finish which pairs well with natural fabrics like cotton and linen.
Depending on the finish, metal poles can provide both a traditional or modern look. Chrome and brushed silver work well for a more contemporary feel, whereas antique brass and matt black look fantastic in older properties.
We even stock transparent acrylic curtain poles which provide a minimalistic feel to your space and allow the fabric to shine!
2: Choose your finial:
Both our wooden and metal poles come with a range of finial options. From a simple ball finial to something more ornate, the finial you choose can help elevate the look of your window treatment and tie in with the character and age of your property.
Curtain tracks provide a cleaner more minimal look and are often more cost effective than curtain poles. They come in corded and uncorded options with the facility for motorization so you can open your curtains at the press of a button.
1: Ceiling or Wall Mount?
Curtain tracks are able to be mounted to your ceiling which provides a more contemporary feel and can help make your ceilings look taller. Corded tracks are great for high ceilings or bay windows, as you can use a pull-cord for opening and closing. Tracks allow for a very smooth glide and leave all of the focus on the curtains themselves. We have a range of options available and our team will help guide you through the best solution for your space.
2: Choose your design & colour.
Tracks come in a wide range of options, from classic white and matt black to more decorative finishes such as antique brass.
Option 3: Upgrade to Metropoles
Metropoles from Silent Gliss combine the best of both curtain tracks and poles. They provide the classic look of a curtain pole with the smooth glide and flexible form of a curtain track.
Metropoles work wonderfully in every space; from contemporary kitchens to traditional sitting rooms. They can be also be bent to fit angular and curved bay windows and come in a fabulous range of colours and finishes with a wide choice of finials.
We are proud stockists of both Silent Gliss and Evaglide who provide premium quality tracked poles for our clients.
Our team will provide personalised advise on the best curtain poles and tracks for your space or help you achieve the perfect window solution for your space.