| Curtain rods come in such beautiful styles and | | | | place rods. Hanging them too high or too low can |
| designs today that it is a shame that they are | | | | ruin the look of the window treatment. If your |
| covered up with curtains! But beautiful curtain rods | | | | ceilings are very high, placing the rods too low and |
| can really add a touch to the curtain that | | | | close to the windows will create a big space |
| completely make the look. Using curtain rods to | | | | between the window and ceiling. |
| advantage is one of the most important | | | | Better to place the rod a little higher and make |
| decorating secrets. What is a curtain rod? There | | | | the window look more in tune with the height of |
| are three main parts to a curtain rod. | | | | the room. If you need to make a window look |
| The "pole" is the primary section that holds the | | | | wider, perhaps because it is a different width |
| curtain. Finials cap off the end of the rod and give | | | | from the other windows in the room, you can |
| it a finished and polished look. And finally, there are | | | | extend the width by bringing the rods out further |
| the brackets that hold the rod to the wall. Each of | | | | on each side of the window. Since the curtains |
| these parts can be plain or decorative. Most | | | | are on the outside of the window, this will create |
| curtain poles, the main part, are adjustable and | | | | the illusion that the window goes all the way to |
| can be shortened or lengthened, depending on the | | | | the edge of the curtains. You should also think |
| width of the window. You can even make a | | | | about double and triple rods to create a layered |
| window appear wider by extending the rod past | | | | look for the window. You can hang sheer curtains |
| the frame of the window. The finials are the end | | | | on one rod, and then heavier drapes on the next |
| caps, and can be plain or made of very ornate | | | | rod to have a mix of textures and colors. |
| materials, such as crystal, carved wood, etc. | | | | Layering such as this, in addition to adding an |
| They should match the rod; don't have a fancy | | | | insulating quality to the window, is very rich |
| finial with a plain rod, but the nice thing is that you | | | | looking. |
| can easily change finials to get a new look for | | | | If you use your imagination, you can find other |
| your rod. Next are the brakets, which can also be | | | | uses for curtain rods as well. Beautiful tapestries |
| a part of the overall design. Many brackets are | | | | can be hung from a carved looking rod, giving a |
| elaborate in design and stick out from the wall and | | | | medieval look; an ugly wall that cannot be repaired |
| add a complete design feature of their own, such | | | | can be covered in this way and add beauty, |
| as circles or fleur de lis patterns. | | | | warmth and noise abatement. With imagination, |
| Hanging rods can create a totally new look for | | | | the sky's the limit. |
| your room, but it is important to know how to | | | | |