Curtain track or pole?

[PARunnerGirl]

It’s for a double window in a dining area off of a kitchen. I like the look of pencil pleat curtains but would prefer not to see the pole. But the tracks I have seen all seem so plastic-y and cheap looking! Not a fan of eyelet curtains, although I do appreciate how easy they are now I am starting to look around!

Would anyone care to share a photo of their curtains that they love?! And how they hung them?

Anyone? I mean, I do realise this is incredibly boring 😆 But a necessity!

What about a pelmet/boxing to hide the track? Like this

You could have pencil pleat curtains and hang them high enough that the pole isn't visible above the curtains? Like this:
www.dunelm.com/product/berlin-soft-grey-blackout-pencil-pleat-curtains-1000194667?defaultSkuId=30756052&ds_c=Curtains_Pencil+Pleat-SmartShopping_%5BGOO-PLA-CURTAINS-PENCILPLEAT%5D&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-NLq_-3i_AIVDdDtCh2tdAOXEAQYBSABEgLrnfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

With a shorter pole you could probably arrange it so the pole doesn't stick out the sides either, if that bothers you.

Curtain tracks are horrid IMO. I just moved into a house that has some and I can't wait to replace them. I'd forgotten they existed tbh!

Track! So much smoother to operate and you barely notice it. Ours just looks like a pole

Great ideas @Booksandwine80 and @bingoitsadingo - thank you!

@Reclining Do you know where you got the tracks, or could you share a photo?

Tracks from Cameron Fuller don't look cheap. In fact, they are quite sturdy www.polesandblinds.com/brands/cameron-fuller/system-30-straight-track

@Betty75 I think this is what I’m looking for! There’s something about curtain rings, or eyelet curtains, and poles that seem really dated to me now. I think a minimal type of rail like this might be ideal.

Don’t recall the name, but this is the metal track in our kitchen…

Thanks @jaundicedoutlook !

Oh my this is exactly what I am looking for! I don’t suppose you remember where you got it! Trying to find a track that looks good is providing very challenging. Hope OP has had some joy on this task!

I think these tracks are called ‘wave tracks’ , they conceal the fittings inside a metal/plastic casing.

I like track curtain+ pelmet and poles with curtains, not a big fan of eyelet curtains but I have got them in most rooms. My favourite are my bedroom curtains which are on a track and have a pelmet

@Bucks264 - just checked email from the fitter and they are

rca-uk.com/tracks/metal-track/distinction-range

with the hammered steel finish.

That’s so helpful thanks so much!

It's a bloody nightmare isn't it!!

I think some of it is age related too. I'm 54 & curtain tracks/rails are what 'old' people had.

im not keen to go back to that.

I thought I was settled on poles with eyelet curtains, but it sounds like everyone thinks they're dated now.

I'll have another look at these links tomorrow & have a think. But they're currently still shouting 'granny' at me!!

I have an amazing glide track on my bedroom it looks nice and is very swishy.

You barely see it.

And closed. (I just want to show off my amazing new curtains!)

That does look fab, professionally fitted?

@ApolloandDaphne Lovely! This set-up exactly what I’ve gone for in the end! The curtains are supposed to arrive tomorrow so once they are up I will post a pic.

sorry to have jumped on your thread- loads of great ideas though and so helpful! Could I ask where you got your track from please?

@Bucks264 It was just from Dunelm where I had the curtains made. I went for a more robust/ metal one though, although it’s white. It seems very sturdy but minimal and ceiling fitted so you hardly see it. Hope the curtains hang well! 🤞🏼

@PARunnerGirl thanks so much, hope the curtains look fab!

Can't wait to see them! I had mine done by a local business. They have been great.

Sorry - I know this is an old thread - but what fabric is this, please? 🙏🏻