| Window treatment hardware consists of the | | | | permanently in place, while sheer panels, blinds, |
| ornamental and functional components that turn | | | | and shades are more functional. If you have |
| plain curtains and drapes into beautiful and | | | | children or pets it is also important to consider the |
| decorative window coverings. Curtain rods and | | | | potential hazards of floor-length curtains or shades |
| hardware are offered in a variety of styles that | | | | with non-breakaway cords. Function will also |
| include wood, metal, iron, ceramic, and even glass. | | | | determine the type of window hardware you will |
| More about the decorative curtain rods | | | | need to purchase. |
| In the world of home decorating, window | | | | Style: Color, fabric choice, and style of curtain help |
| coverings are like icing on a cake. These finishing | | | | create a desired living or entertaining environment, |
| touches of color, texture, and design set a mood, | | | | as well as reflect your own personality. |
| reflect your personal style, create a feeling or | | | | Decorative or unique rods and hardware can |
| mood, and impact the environment where you | | | | dress-up simple curtains. There are endless |
| live, work, and play. A person looks for privacy, | | | | choices when it comes to style. Look for ideas in |
| light control, function, and style. | | | | home decor magazines or online and then apply |
| Privacy: If so, then you want to consider a | | | | your personal creative touch. |
| window covering that offers complete coverage. | | | | There are several types of curtain rods, including: |
| Some examples are lined curtains or draperies, | | | | Tension or pressure rods are used inside of |
| fabric or roller shades, mini blinds or wood | | | | window frame and held in place by the pressure |
| shutters. Avoid sheer curtains, unless you layer it | | | | of a spring inside the rod. This rod does not use |
| over a shade for nighttime privacy. | | | | mounting brackets and screws, and therefore |
| Light Control: If so, you will also want to consider | | | | does not damage the woodwork. Cafe rods are |
| an opaque window covering like heavy draperies, | | | | used for hand-drawn window treatments, usually |
| shades, or blinds. Light-blocking curtains will also | | | | with rings or tie-tab curtains. Sash rods use |
| protect your rugs, furniture, and artwork from | | | | shallow mounting brackets so window treatments |
| UV rays; however to prevent the curtain itself | | | | hang close to the glass. Finials are decorative |
| from breaking down; consider layering it over a | | | | hardware that embellishes the ends of drapery |
| non-fabric shade. | | | | rods. A bracket supports rods at each end, and |
| Function: Some decorative window treatments, | | | | also in the center of extra long rods. |
| like valences and cornices, are designed to stay | | | | |