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How do you hang curtains in a bay window UK?

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Christopher Anderson

Published Mar 19, 2026

How do you hang curtains in a bay window UK?

To hang curtains in a bay window, use three separate curtain rods and put the curtains through each. One large curtain can work so long as they aren’t opening and closing constantly. Opt for long curtains if the windows almost reach the ceiling.

Can you put a curtain pole in a bay window?

You can’t successfully bend any metal curtain poles to fit a bay window (well not unless you’re a blacksmith with your own forge anyway).

Can I have eyelet curtains in a bay window?

Essentially you are treating your bay window like 3 separate windows, hanging one pole and a pair of curtains in the centre and individual poles and single curtains drawing outwards on either side. This is the only way you can hang eyelet curtains on a bay window.

What size curtains do I need for a bay window?

To determine the number of panels, you should make sure that you double the width measurements of the window. Therefore, if the window is 40 inches wide, then you will need to have 80 inches of curtain panels to make sure that there are no gaps and the bay window is properly dressed.

Can I bend a curtain rod?

Slide the curtain onto the rod. Secure 90-degree right angle brackets to one side of the tubing with ¼-inch bolts and nuts and tighten with a wrench. Bend the curtain rod to shape and then secure the other end of the 90-degree brackets to the wall or object you wish to hang the curtain rod from.

What is eyelet curtains?

Eyelet curtains, or ring top curtains, are contemporary headings that uses poles for mounting. The rings on the headings give out even soft pleats for your window treatments, unlike the usual ones that use a header tape. This means they do not need much material in the same way as a taped heading would.

What are the curtains called that go on a track?

Pencil pleat heading suits all types of pole or track and is often the most common type of heading used when hanging curtains under a pelmet.

Why choose our bay window curtain tracks?

There are no ugly joints or knuckles that connect poles together – all are bent in-house to provide a smooth curve for easy operation. We also have special brackets and rings to make drawing the curtains even easier. Our bay window curtain tracks are made-to-measure, to perfectly fit your specifications.

What is the best curtain track for recess fixing?

The perfect track for recess fixing. The Silent Gliss 3000 corded curtain track is an exceptional track suitable for light/medium weight curtains. The track can be bent to suit bay windows to a 100mm, 150mm or 200mm radius and can also be gradually curved to much larger radii for semi-circle or bow windows.

Can This corded curtain track be bent?

This corded curtain track is suitable for bay windows and can be bent in our factory by special tooling. The Silent Gliss 5100 Autoglide basic operation is an electric curtain track with a switch operation.

Can you use a wave glider on a bay window?

The wave glider can also be used on the 3840 system which when used in conjunction with the wave curtain heading tape gives a very modern, simple curtain heading style. This corded curtain track is suitable for bay windows and can be bent in our factory by special tooling.