The subtle details of your home’s interior can often make the biggest difference to the overall look and feel of your home.

One aspect of your home’s interior which can actually make a lot of difference to your home is the curtains you choose. The style, colour and texture of your curtains can directly impact the mood and ambience of your room.

Keep reading for a guide to wave curtain tracks as we explore everything from how they can boost your home’s style to which windows they look best on.

How curtains can change the look and feel of a room

The biggest mistake that homeowners make when it comes to decorating their homes is not paying enough attention to small details. The smallest details often make the biggest impact, so it’s important you consider everything you add to your room carefully, to create a cohesive and seamless design.

Of course, it’s important to mention that interior design is, of course, entirely subjective and you should first and foremost decorate your home however you wish. However, if you feel as though your home is not exuding the tone and style that you would like, then changing the curtains is a good place to start.

Here’s how curtains can change the look and feel of any room.

They can make a room look bigger

Making a room feel more spacious without actually extending it might sound like magic, but it is actually quite easy to do.

Hanging curtains on windows helps to make windows feel a bit larger, as it creates an optical illusion that they are wider and taller.

This effect occurs when the curtains are hung a little wider than the windows and as close to the floor as reasonably possible. Homeowners can also accentuate the width and length of the room in this way to enhance a unified style design in a home.

They can change the mood of a room

Everything you put in your home can have a direct impact on the mood and ambience created. As with all decor, the style, texture and colour of your curtains can create an entirely different feel depending on what you choose.

For example, wave-style curtains gather in soft rippling folds and look far less formal than other styles, creating a relaxed feel, while rich and ornate fabrics will contribute to a sense of formality within a room.

When it comes to colour, bold, brightly-coloured curtains will create a playful and fun look while neutral colours will blend in with their surroundings and help to create a more relaxed feel.

The choice of colour will depend on the tastes of the homeowner. However, you should try to avoid clashing colours. For example, red and green are complementary colours on the colour wheel, which means that many of their various shades typically pair well with each other.

Curtains can improve home comfort

Curtains do much more than improve the look of your home. The right curtains can actually help to boost your home’s comfort by regulating the temperature and blocking out sunlight when you are trying to sleep.

Having dark and heavy curtains can block excessive sunlight from bedrooms, which makes sleeping easier for people who struggle to fall asleep or who work night shifts and must sleep during the day.

Curtains can also be used to regulate your home’s temperature. Simply open your curtains during the day when it’s sunny to warm up your room and keep them closed at night to trap in the heat and keep your home warm and cosy.

What are wave curtain tracks?

Now that you know the importance of choosing the right curtains for your home’s interior, it’s time to delve into the best options for your home.

One of the most popular styles of curtains in the interior design world right now is wave curtain tracks. Wave curtain tracks boast gorgeous, soft rippling folds which create a relaxed and tranquil environment in your home.

They work by using a modern alternative to a curtain heading, guiding the curtains along special wave curtain tracks to create a uniform, ripple effect. When pulled back, wave curtains avoid the bunched look that you get with regular curtain poles or tracks.

They are a trademarked design by Silent Gliss and are available with 80mm or 60mm spaces between each glider. 80mm is the most popular size, creating a larger wave effect in the fabric.

What are the benefits of wave curtain tracks?

As one of the most popular types of curtains, wave curtain tracks offer a number of benefits that make them worth considering for your home.

Here are just a few of the many benefits of wave curtain tracks.

Neat and even spacing

If you enjoy a neat and tidy-looking house, then the wave curtain tracks might be the best choice of curtains for you.

Wave curtains are intended to be hung onto a wave-specific track or pole. These have small cords inside the track that regulate the distances between the runners so that when they have pulled the waves all open out to the same size spacing, helping to keep the uniformity.

Stylish and contemporary look

The sleek and minimalist effect achieved by wave curtains makes them especially suitable for modern interiors, but wave curtains also look good alongside more traditional decor.

From the kitchen to the bedroom, wave curtains can be used in all rooms in the house due to their incredibly versatile and stylish design.

Makes your windows look bigger

Wave curtains are usually floor length, instantly making any window look taller and grander. They help to create a narrow even stack when fully open, ideal if you’ve limited space on either side of your window.

What kind of windows look best with wave curtain tracks?

While wave curtains can transform any kind of window and instantly make them look bigger, wave curtains are best suited for bi-fold doors, and in modern extensions with large doors and wide windows.

As they pull right back to the sides, they expose the full window and frame your view beautifully.

When hung above large windows and doors, patterned curtains can create a statement and an instant splash of colour, especially when the curtains are closed.

However, they also can be fitted on the ceiling of small windows rather than the window frame to create a beautiful and elegant look. They fold neatly out of the way when opened so you still get to enjoy the view.

What curtain fabrics are suitable for wave curtain poles?

Not all materials are suitable for wave tracks. If the fabric is too heavily embroidered or thick then it won’t ripple or hang well.

It is also important to mention that if you choose patterned curtains for your wave tracks, you need to ensure that the horizontal repeat of the pattern divides well otherwise you could end up with curtains that are uneven in colour when opened.

Cotton, voile and some silks are the best materials to choose for wave curtain tracks. To test your fabric, try holding it in your hands in a wave pattern and see if it holds the pattern as it falls. Due to the even and uniform way that they fall, wave curtains are an excellent way to show off repeating patterns to their best effect.

SG-S: Wave curtains silent gliss

Are you looking to boost your home’s interior design with our signature elegant wave curtain tracks available at SG-S?

We supply a large range of high-quality wave curtain poles and wave curtain track systems in a variety of different designs including hand-operated, cord-operated, metropole/metro flat, or electric options so you are guaranteed to find something that suits your requirements.

At SG-S, we offer a range of poles for curtains including recess tracks, corded tracks and more. Our bespoke curtain rails can all be tailored to your exact requirements and can be adjusted to accommodate even the most challenging circumstances.

As SG-S is one of the nation’s main suppliers of Silent Gliss curtain tracks, window blinds, electric tracks, metropole curtains and cubicle systems, we are more than qualified to provide you with only the best service.

If you have any questions about the wide range of products we offer here at SG-S, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch with a member of our friendly team here today. We are always on hand to provide exceptional customer service and answer any questions or queries you may have.