Can I Use a Studio Pole at Home?

This blogpost is written with Xpole products in mind. For specific advice on other brands, please book a consultation with us.


✅ Can You Use a Studio Pole at Home?

Yes! However, there are a few things to keep in mind. Studio poles are typically installed with drilled ceiling mounts, and converting one for home use may require additional parts or adjustments.

A typical HDB home setup will require:

  • Home Top Insert & Top Dome (for tension-mount setups)
  • OR Home Top Insert & Home Mount (for drill-in setups)
  • OR Studio Top Insert & Vaulted Ball Mount aka Studio Mount (for drill-in setups)

📏 Before You Buy

Have these details ready:

  1. What is your ceiling height?
  2. What is your intended installation method?
    Tension - no drilling needed, only recommended for ceiling height 3.3m and below
    Drilled - drilling required, generally no veiling height requirement 
  3. What is your Ceiling Type?
    Solid ceiling: OK
    False ceiling: you will need to either cut a hole in the ceiling and install the pole against a solid beam or add additional support behind the false ceiling before installing the pole
  4. How much Available Space do you have?
    You’ll need at least 1.5m clearance (radius) around the pole, this includes any ceiling fixtures like lights and fan.
  5. What are the Studio Pole Measurements?
    Take note of the studio pole's:
  • A Pole length
  • B Pole length (if any)
  • Extension lengths (if any)
  • Pole diameter (e.g., 40mm or 45mm)
  • Pole material (e.g., chrome, brass, stainless steel)

❓ Why Can’t I Use the Studio Insert with My Home Mount or Dome?

The studio top insert is longer because the studio mount has greater depth.
If you try to pair it with a home mount or home top dome (which are shallower), the pieces won’t align correctly. This could damage the parts and/or compromise your safety.

Studio Top Insert vs Home Top Insert

40mmX-PERT (mini-dome) Cropped Top insert

To ensure everything fits and functions properly, you must use the matching home top insert.

⚠️ Please note:
Do not cut pole pieces to size. This will permanently damage the assembly mechanism, making the pole unusable. 


🔧 What About Installation?

We provide installation services for tension-mounted poles only (i.e., no drilling).
If you're purchasing a Home Mount or Studio Mount (both require drilling into your ceiling), you’ll need to engage your own qualified contractor.


💌 How to Get Started?

To get started, please book a consultation with us

Then, email us the following:

  • Length of A Pole and B Pole
  • Length of any extensions
  • Pole diameter and material

We’ll assess and advise on your setup and send you a recommended parts list. If you proceed with purchase and/or installation the consultation fee will be deducted. Otherwise, the consultation fee is all you pay.


🧾 Reference Example

  • A Pole: 2500mm
  • No B Pole
  • Extension: 900mm
  • Diameter: 40mm
  • Material: Stainless Steel
  • Intended Installation Type: Tension

For the above pole details, the minimum ceiling height required: 2610mm


Have more questions? Book a consultation with us to begin.

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