• Julia Nilstål
Hanging curtains on curtain tracks has significantly increased in popularity in recent years, largely due to the popular hotel style with wide floor-to-ceiling curtains that draw attention. But which curtain track is truly the best choice for your home? Should I choose a ceiling track or a wall-mounted track? Here we go through how to achieve a stylish curtain arrangement on curtain tracks and give tips on the different options based on needs and taste!
Are curtain tracks a better choice than regular curtain poles?
This is really mainly a matter of taste: a curtain pole gives a more classic look around the window, with the pole itself having a more decorative effect, while a curtain track has a more minimalist look where the focus is on function. However, curtain tracks are becoming an increasingly common feature in modern homes, and here are some of the advantages of hanging your curtains on a track:
- Flexible solar shading – on a curtain track, you hang the curtain on gliders, which means that
the curtain can easily be drawn back and forth along the track. Several curtain tracks are also designed for heavy curtains, so that these too glide easily along the track. - Discreet hanging – a curtain track has a discreet design, which means it blends into the ceiling or wall. With the right combination of track and hook, you can also hide much of the track behind the curtain.
- Can be mounted on both the ceiling and the wall – a ceiling track is often a popular choice for the sought-after hotel style, but most curtain tracks can also be wall-mounted using wall brackets or additional angle brackets where ceiling mounting is not possible. These wall brackets are designed so that the curtain still ends up very close to the ceiling – something that is not as easy with a traditional curtain pole.
- Handy accessories – for the most common curtain tracks, there are several accessories you can buy to get a curtain arrangement suited to your exact needs! For example, corner bends for bay windows, corded gliders for really neat full waves or why not a draw rod attached to the track, so you don't have to pull on the curtain when you want to move it.
Double ceiling track for an extra hotel feel
A curtain arrangement with double curtains is practical, on trend and really stylish! A popular option is to use one layer of sheer curtains and a second layer with a thicker curtain, so you can easily adjust the light transmission in the room. This type of arrangement is common in bedrooms, where dimout curtains are often preferred, but a hotel-style arrangement works just as well in other rooms with other types of fabric. A light, thin curtain together with a thicker, dark one creates attractive contrasts, but it also looks great to choose a thin and a thicker curtain tone on tone for a uniform, harmonious feel.
For this set-up, it is convenient to go for a double-track ceiling track, but it also works perfectly well to mount single curtain tracks in two layers for the same effect. Here you can read more about how to achieve the perfect hotel feel with curtain tracks.
Curtain hooks or pleat hooks – the combination creates the style!
Did you know that different kinds of curtain hooks create different pleats? Curtain hooks or wave hooks are perfect for flowing full waves, while traditional pleat hooks, which create small, tighter pleats, give your curtain arrangement a different feel.
Different tracks can be combined with different hooks for the best result (see the table below). The slim U-track, for example, is a popular choice together with the wave hook for a sleek wave curtain arrangement, while the Alex track is best combined with the pleat hook with a short neck if you want to hide as much of the track as possible behind the curtain.
Here you can learn more about different curtain arrangements and see how to achieve the best possible results with the different hooks!
Which curtain track should I choose?
Today, there is a plethora of curtain tracks on the market, and we fully understand that it can feel a bit difficult to choose. In addition to our standard curtain tracks, you will also find motorised tracks in our range – perfect for those seeking a little extra everyday luxury!
Below you will find a compilation of our most common curtain tracks and their features. Most of our curtain tracks can be ordered made-to-measure up to 5 meters. If you are mounting your curtain tracks from wall to wall – remember to deduct 1-2 cm from the total measurement! This way, you reduce the risk of having to cut the track yourself if your measured dimensions differ slightly. Read more about our curtain tracks here.