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Curtains

Bay Window Curtains

A bay window deserves curtains that follow its shape. We bend tracks to fit your bay, make the curtains to measure and fit everything ourselves, so they glide smoothly round the corners. Our team measures and fits across Stockton, Middlesbrough and Teesside, from our Stockton-on-Tees showroom.

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Curtains that follow the bay

Bay windows are lovely features, but they can be tricky to dress. A straight pole can't follow the shape, and off-the-shelf tracks rarely fit. So we measure the angles of your bay and have a track shaped to suit it, which lets the curtains glide round the corners.

Choosing a heading

The heading is the way the top of the curtain is gathered. Wave curtains give soft, even folds that suit modern rooms, while pinch pleat and pencil pleat headings bring a more traditional look. If you're torn between them, we'll talk you through each one.

Warmth and darkness

Bays often have several panes of glass, so they can feel chilly. Thermal and blackout linings help — we'd usually suggest blackout if the bay is in a bedroom.

Blinds plus curtains

Many of our customers combine a blind in each pane with curtains on a bent track, which gives you light control during the day and a softer finish at night. You might also like to look at bay window shutters, or read our bay window guide for more ideas.

Styles & options

Choosing your bay window curtains

  • Bent tracks

    Shaped to follow your bay or bow window, so the curtains run smoothly round it.

  • Wave curtains

    Soft, even folds that glide easily along a track.

  • Pinch pleat

    Tailored, formal pleats for a more classic look.

  • Pencil pleat

    A classic, versatile heading that works well on bent tracks.

  • Blackout & thermal linings

    Helpful for bedroom bays and bays that feel draughty.

  • Curtains with blinds

    Roman or roller blinds in each pane, with dress curtains framing the window.

Best for

Where bay window curtains work well

  • Living room bays

    Full-length curtains on a bent track give a warm, finished look.

  • Bedroom bays

    Blackout-lined curtains with blinds behind, to help keep the room dark.

  • Period bays

    Pinch pleat curtains in rich fabrics suit older homes well.

  • Modern bows

    Wave curtains on a smooth track keep the look clean and simple.

  • Draughty bays

    Thermal linings add an extra layer for the colder months.

  • Dress curtains

    Fixed curtains that frame blinds or shutters rather than being drawn.

Features & options

Options to consider

  • Made-to-measure tracksBent to the angles of your bay.
  • Corded or motorisedMotorised tracks are worth considering for larger bays.
  • LiningsStandard, blackout or thermal, depending on the room.
  • Ceiling or wall fixingWe'll advise which suits your bay when we measure.
  • Overlap armsHelp the curtains meet neatly in the middle.
  • Tie-backs and accessoriesAvailable to finish the look, if you'd like them.

Motorised & smart control

Motorisation options

Bay window tracks can be motorised, so your curtains open and close round the bay at the touch of a button — useful for large or heavy curtains. We use Somfy motors and controls, including remote, wall switch, timer and sun sensor, plus the Somfy TaHoma app and voice control with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

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Why Premier

Why choose Premier Blinds

  • Free Home VisitsExpert advice at your home
  • Made to Measurefor a precise fit
  • Professional InstallationBy our experienced team
  • Manual & MotorisedOptions Available
  • Local Showroomin Stockton-on-Tees

Questions & answers

Your questions about bay window curtains

Can you make a curtain track for my bay window?

Yes. We measure the bay ourselves, have the track shaped to follow its angles or curve, and then fit it for you.

Should I use a track or a pole in a bay?

Bent tracks give the smoothest movement round the corners, so they're what we'd usually suggest. Some bays also suit jointed poles, and we'll show you both so you can decide.

Can I have blinds and curtains in a bay?

Yes, and it's a popular combination. Blinds in each pane give you light control, while curtains on a bent track add a soft finish.

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Advice & guides

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Day and night blinds across a bay window

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More about bay window curtains

Premier Blinds measures and fits made-to-measure bay window curtains and bent curtain tracks across Stockton-on-Tees and Teesside, including wave, pinch pleat and pencil pleat headings with blackout and thermal linings.