When To (And Not To) Install Wave Curtains

See If Wave Curtains Are Best For You

Understanding if Wave curtains are suited to your home can be tricky; with various reasons to install them, there's also some negative aspects which are equally as important.

Wave curtains are sleek, stylish and mininamlist; making them extremely well suited to modern properties and those wanting styles that is less traditional than the pinch pleat curtain style.

Wave curtains work very well with wide, and high windows.

  • Because the way the Wave curtain is instealled using a rigid Silent Gliss tape, the curtains keep a neat formation, even when closed
  • With most curtains being installed on a top fit track system, it offers a smooth and minimalist look, even on extra large windows

Wave curtains closed
  • As Wave curtains hang under the track, and with the combination of the curtain material being both in front and behind (creating the Wave finish), the curtains stack back in the tight way
  • This allows maximum light when the curtains are open
  • It allows the curtains to take up the least amount of space, where as pinch pleat or pencil pleat would cover more of the window, which is a big positive factor for many clients
Wave curtains open

There's a huge variety of install systems available for Wave curtains.

  • Most of this style of curtain are installed on ceiling fitted, Silent Gliss tracks
    • this allows a neat, sleek and stylish look without showing any brackets
  • For options where ceiling fix can't be done, Silent Gliss Metropoles are a gorgeous, premium way to to install the curtains onto
    • With a huge variety of finishes (white, antique brass, bronze, chrome, charcoal, black & more) and different finials available, you can dress the windows as stylish as possible
Wave curtains with ceiling fitted tracks
Wave curtains installed on Silent Gliss Metropoles

Perfect for patterned and plain fabrics.

  • Wave curtains are ideal for both plain and pattern fabrics
    • plain fabrics are suited for the sleek style associated with Wave curtains, especially for modern properties
    • pattern fabrics can also work well, especially with the uniform wave style giving a considered look and style
Patterned fabric on Wave curtains

Wave curtains with plain blue material

Wave curtains aren't the best for light sensitive sleepers

  • The Wave curtain pleat hangs under the track
    • unlike pinch pleats which can cover the track, the rigid Wave pleat is installed underneath, allowing a little more light through the top of the curtains
  • No overlap
    • Due to the pleat style and how the curtains hang,the curtains can't overlap in the middle when closed
      • This means there is usually a light gap where the curtains meet
Blackout Wave curtains on ceiling fitted track
Wave curtains meeting with no overlap

Overall Wave curtains are suitable for most homes, especially those wanting a modern feel and style. With a variety of materials, sheer and blackout options, and install systems both sleek and ornate, you can get all the style you want for your home.