Ceiling curtain rail covers: the complete buying guide

The curtain rail is a popular interior fitting, used in all kinds of rooms. It lets you hang curtains or blinds that are not only decorative but also keep the neighbours' prying eyes at bay. However practical it may be, though, leaving a rail or a pole on show looks unfinished next to a carefully considered, styled interior. The simplest answer is to fit curtain rail covers.

What should you look for when buying ceiling curtain rail covers?

When choosing ceiling curtain rail covers for your home, it pays to go for a quality product: one that is not only good-looking, but also hard-wearing and resistant to the elements.

The quality of the curtain rail cover

A curtain rail cover is fitted right next to the window, which means it is permanently exposed to UV rays, temperature swings and moisture. With poor-quality mouldings, prolonged exposure to UV light and water vapour can change the colour of the surface and warp the material. Even the most elegant interior would lose its former sparkle, and we would be left with the extra cost of replacing the curtain rail covers with new ones.

The concealing curtain rail cover from Mardom Decor is made from high-quality materials – ProFoam and PolyForce are highly resistant to UV and water. A special production technology means that sunlight will not yellow the cover and that water vapour cannot penetrate the structure. The cover is therefore fully protected against colour change and distortion. The products are also dimensionally stable, which means they neither expand nor shrink with temperature variations. You can open your windows without worrying about the difference in temperature outside and inside the room. With covers that are not dimensionally stable, there is a risk of the adhesive cracking at the joints or of the painted surface of the cover being damaged. Thanks to all these properties, the concealing curtain rail cover can be installed in any room – living room, bedroom, but also kitchen, utility room and even bathroom.

The size of the room

There are now curtain rail covers on the market in a wide range of sizes. When choosing the right one, it is important to take into account the dimensions of the room and of the windows. High ceilings and wide windows call for long, deep curtain rail covers that balance out the space. It is also worth choosing heavy, high-quality curtains to complete the scheme. For smaller flats and small windows, we recommend shorter products with a minimalist profile. Decorative ornament can make a curtain rail cover look heavy and contrived in a small room. To finish the look, delicate curtains in lightweight fabrics are enough. Follow this rule and the room stays balanced, with the cover reading as a coherent part of the scheme rather than a mere accessory meant to hide an unsightly curtain rail.

The design of the curtain rail cover

Stucco curtain rail covers are not only a functional architectural solution, but also decorative features that complete our interiors. As we fix them to the wall and the ceiling, we want them to suit the style we have chosen. Details have a huge impact on the finished scheme, which is why it is important to pay attention to the way ceiling curtain rail covers look when choosing them.

Plain, undecorated covers with a square profile are a perfect match for minimalist interiors. They suit homes in a modern or industrial (loft) style. Curtain rail covers with soft curves and subtle grooves complement rooms decorated in a boho or Parisian style, and look just as good in classic settings. Richly ornamented covers with decorative motifs, on the other hand, are ideal for a glamour or art deco scheme.

Matching the colour

The most popular curtain rail cover is the one in shades of white. According to a popular interior design rule, mouldings should match the shade of the wall or the ceiling. Most flats in Poland have a ceiling in this colour, so the popularity of white mouldings should come as no surprise. A white curtain rail cover not only blends into its surroundings, it also brightens the interior and keeps a light look, even in larger sizes.

You can, however, take a completely different approach and match the curtain rail covers to the colour of the wall, or even paint them in a contrasting shade. Mardom Decor curtain rail covers are finished with a special primer coat that smooths the surface and prepares the cover for painting. The paint then takes on a more