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Curtain poles aren%u2019t just about practicalities. They%u2019re about aesthetics as well. Think about whether your new curtains will go with your existing curtain poles or whether you may need a change. You may not think it%u2019s as important - and maybe it%u2019s not - but it will stick out like a sore thumb if your track and curtains clash. If you have bay windows, the job of finding curtain poles to fit doesn%u2019t need to be as daunting as it may at first appear. You can get help from online suppliers who specialise in offering curtain poles suitable for bay windows.

Flexible curtain poles suitable for bending yourself are available, but are often limited in terms of style and have odd looking "bendable" sections. Bay window specialists will have entire catalogues of poles suitable for bending, from corded poles with smooth gliders to traditional ringed poles which you can pull closed yourself. Bay windows are a great feature and flexible curtain poles ensure you can exploit them to their maximum aesthetic potential.

But how do they make sure your curtain pole will fit your bay windows? The latest computer technology allows specialist technicians to ensure the fit of your curtain pole is millimetre perfect. All you have to do is provide them with the measurements - and don%u2019t worry, that%u2019s not too difficult either. Before beginning your measurements, go online and choose the design of pole you want. Then, work out what type of bay window you have: don%u2019t worry if you%u2019re not sure - most of us aren%u2019t architects - your supplier%u2019s website should have a guide to all the different types. You're not looking for a picture that looks exactly like your's, just one that has the same number of angles.

Once you%u2019ve worked out what design of pole you want and what type of bay window it is you have, you will be presented with a diagram showing which areas you need to measure. Commonly, this will be the front section of the window (i.e. the longest) along with however many side panels your design of bay window has. Remember to take the measurements at the height at which you intend to fit the curtain poles, starting where the pole will start and ending where it will end. This allows for minor variations in the angle and width of wall sections (particularly important in older houses where walls may not be straight or elements may have warped over time). Make sure to use a metal ruler and not a cloth one.

Don't get too concerned if you're not sure that every measurement is millimetre perfect. The technicians who will make your pole are specialists and will be able to spot if your measurements don't add up. If they do notice that the numbers you have supplied them with don%u2019t make sense, then they will get back in touch to check with you before they begin bending.

You may also be asked further questions about your bay window and curtain pole. These are to do with weight and load bearing, so the technicians can work out what sort of brackets you will need. It%u2019s no use having a beautiful set of curtains and matching pole, if the weight causes them to rip out half your plasterwork half-an-hour after you put them up!

Having a bay window needn't be a hindrance to your also having great curtains. Specialist suppliers can help you through your purchase, so you can get the most out of what is already a great architectural feature.

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