Now you'll need to measure and mark the centre point on your batten and one dead centre above your window. Our bespoke curtain poles come in a range of diameters from 19mm to 50mm. However, you don’t necessarily need a larger pole for heavier curtains. Base your choice on how prominent you’d like the curtain pole to be.

Adventhardwood curtain poles are sourced and finished in the UK and all are taken from sustainable and managed resources The Silent Gliss 7650 Basic Electric Pole is an electrically operated pole that comes complete with a switch to open and close the curtains. It works in the same way as the Basic system and comes with a standard three pin mains plug so there is not need for an electrician to wire the product into the mains. The motor fits directly into the pole and runs a belt around the pole; this makes the pole much more efficient as well as being more reliable than other forms of operation. The design and look is the same as the 50mm Metropole and is available in seven different colours. The 7650 system has a manual override so that in the event of a power failure the curtains can be drawn by hand. In addition to the system operation the 7650 electric curtain pole also has a “touch and go” feature which will take over the operation of the curtain if it is ever pulled by hand. The motor and transformer are hidden behind the curtains ensuring that the product is attractive, simple and effective. This is a made to measure product that is made to your bespoke size.

With tall windows and high ceilings, try a pole which will stand out more. A 50mm diameter is perfect for poles which will be fitted 5m from the floor. To help your batten blend in to the wall even more, I used Painters Mate. It's similar to caulk but is flexible. I thought this was perfect for something glued to the wall. Advent Designs traditional wood stained curtain poles have a French polished finish and are hand waxed to a natural softsheen. However, I only used off cuts I had for this and didn't have a strip long enough. So I cut another piece to glue together to get my right length.

All Advent hardwood poles are sourced and finished in the UK and all are taken from sustainable and managed resources So to glue my batten together, I used Bostik's Fix and Flash which was gifted from an old unpaid craft challenge. MARK WHERE YOU WANT YOUR POLE BATTEN Advent Designs traditional wood stained curtain poles have a French polished finish and are hand waxed to a natural soft sheen. If you’re hanging floor-length curtains and fitting them lower down, a 30mm pole will stand out enough to be seen and not be overpowered by the curtain.For eyelet curtains, the choice of diameter will largely depend on the size of the eyelets. Operating Your Curtain Pole