Hanging curtains on curtain rails has significantly increased in popularity in recent years, largely thanks to the popular hotel style with wide curtains that extend from floor to ceiling, drawing attention. But which curtain rail is really the best choice for your home? Should I choose a ceiling-mounted rail or a wall-mounted one? Here, we’ll guide you through how to achieve a stylish curtain setup with curtain rails and offer tips on the different options based on your needs and preferences!

Curtain Rails or Curtain Rods?
Are curtain rails a better choice than traditional curtain rods? This is mostly a matter of personal preference. A curtain rod offers a more classic look around the window, where the rod itself serves as a decorative element, while a curtain rail has a more minimalist appearance with a focus on function. However, curtain rails are becoming increasingly common in modern homes, and here are some advantages of hanging your curtains on a rail:

• Flexible light control: With a curtain rail, your curtains hang on gliders, allowing them to be easily drawn back and forth along the rail. Many curtain rails are also designed to support heavy curtains, ensuring they glide smoothly as well.
• Discreet installation: A curtain rail has a subtle design, blending seamlessly into the ceiling or wall. With the right combination of rail and hooks, you can even conceal most of the rail behind the curtain.
• Ceiling or wall-mounted options: A ceiling rail is often a popular choice for achieving the hotel look, but most curtain rails can also be wall-mounted using brackets or extra angles where ceiling installation isn’t possible. These wall brackets are designed to keep the curtain close to the ceiling, which is not as easily achieved with a traditional curtain rod.
• Convenient accessories: For the most common curtain rails, there are several accessories available to customize your curtain setup to suit your needs! For example, corner bends for bay windows, corded gliders for perfect hotel-style waves, or a draw rod that attaches to the rail so you don’t have to touch the curtain when you want to move it.

Double Ceiling Rail for an Extra Hotel Feel
A curtain setup with double layers is not only practical but also trendy and visually striking! A popular choice is to use one layer of sheer curtains and the other with a thicker curtain, allowing you to easily adjust the light in the room. This type of setup is common in bedrooms where blackout curtains are often preferred, but a hotel-style arrangement works just as well in other rooms with different types of fabrics. A light, thin curtain paired with a thicker, darker one creates attractive contrasts, but it’s also very stylish to choose a thin and thicker curtain in matching tones for a cohesive and harmonious feel.

For this setup, it’s convenient to opt for a double-track ceiling rail, but it’s also possible to install single curtain rails in double layers to achieve the same effect. Here, you can read more about how to achieve the perfect hotel feel with double-layered curtains.

Pinch Pleat Hook or Wave Hook – The Combination Creates the Style!
Did you know that different types of curtain hooks create different pleats? Wave hooks (also known as ruflette hooks) are perfect for creating flowing hotel-style waves, while traditional pinch pleat hooks, which form smaller, tighter pleats, give a different look to your curtain setup.

Different rails can be paired with different hooks for the best result (see the table below). For example, the slim U-rail is a popular choice when combined with wave hooks for a sleek wave setup, while the Alex rail pairs well with low-set pinch pleat hooks, also known as glider hooks, if you want to hide as much of the rail as possible with the curtain.

Here, you can learn more about different curtain setups and see how to achieve the best possible results with the various hooks!

Which Curtain Rail Should I Choose?
Today, there are a multitude of curtain rails on the market, and we completely understand that it can feel a bit overwhelming to choose the right one. In addition to our standard curtain rails, you’ll also find motorized rails in our range—perfect for those looking to add a touch of everyday luxury!

Below, you’ll find a summary of our most common curtain rails and their features. Most of our curtain rails can be custom-ordered up to 5 meters in length.