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