These statement curtains are so easy to open and close now that I’ve added a track curtain system!
When I designed our living room, I purposefully planned on all curtains opening into one corner. I loved the look of them flanking the sides of the room. However, with such long curtain rods on the sides, the middle bracket was necessary and prevented the curtains from closing all the way.
Curtain Track System
Initially, I tried c-loops and a bypass bracket (Pottery Barn has some options if you want to go down that path).
That helped, but unfortunately for my situation, they would still catch and annoy me all the time.
This curtain track system randomly popped up in my Amazon feed a few weeks ago, and it’s been a game-changer.
Ordering the Right Track Size
One part that unexpectedly threw me off was the sizing.
**Keep these measurements in mind when ordering the tracks you need…
The largest size is listed as 9.8′ to 13.1′. It’s important to note that this largest set comes with three rods, each just over 52″ long. The 6.6’x9.8′ size comes with two rods, each 58.5″ long. The 3’x6.6′ come with two rods, each around 3′ long.
I ordered different sizes to try, but all that matters is that the 6.6×9.8′ size ended up being the perfect size for the two walls with three windows. I ordered one 9.8’x13.1′ set to use for the two smaller windows next to the fireplace. I used a 52″ rod on both sides because the 3 ft size wasn’t quite big enough. (That means I had one 52″ rod left over)
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Installing the Curtain Track System
This track curtain system was super easy to install, and you can attach it on the wall or ceiling. I wanted to use some of the holes that I had for the other rod, so I chose the wall-mounted hardware. Both options come in each pack, which is nice!
I made sure all were screwed into studs, and I added some extra brackets to make sure the rods wouldn’t droop. I bought the corner piece from the same brand to give me a continuous line for the curtains. The end caps are silver, but I will paint them black if they ever bug me.
*This brand also has a flex track for bay windows. I didn’t use it myself, but I can link it here!
The Perfect White Statement Curtains
We have IKEA Ritva curtains. They’re my favorite, I have them in almost every room. They come in a pack of two. I bought 5 packs to give me 5 panels on each side.
Pleat Hooks
Pleats aren’t just for grandma’s house – they can give you the perfect look without having to fuss over them every morning.
I used pleat hooks to give me the look that I wanted. I choose the 4th opening over from the middle section of each… It’s hard to explain, but the arrows are pointing to the spots in the photo above! You can choose whatever pattern you like best. These pleat hooks then hook onto the rings that come with the track curtain system.
You can buy additional rings separately if you need more than the pack has.
Hemming the Statement Curtains
The curtains hung a little lower than they did on the old rod, so I had to do some hemming. Third time for these curtains! Always steam or iron curtains before hemming, as that usually adds some length!
I think it’s odd that I hem the curtains while they’re hanging, but that’s what I’ve always done. I use iron-on hem tape and eyeball the length. I like to iron the crease before using the tape to make sure the length is right.
You can choose whatever length you prefer. I like curtains to barely graze the floor!
Connecting the Panels
I wanted the panels to be connected so that I could pull one, and the rest would follow. You could sew the panels together, but I wanted something more temporary.
I ended up using strong magnets at the top, bottom, and one in the middle.
Statement Curtains on a Track Curtain Rod
I couldn’t be happier with how these statement curtains turned out. The track curtain system means that I’m able to easily open and close them whenever I want, and not just when I have the patience for it!
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