You have almost as many choices of curtain rods as you do curtains. Though you may think of this fixture as something you never see, this isn’t always the case. It all depends on how you plan to hang the rest of the window coverings. If your curtain rod is going to be on display, it’s essential that you choose one that complements the rest of the décor in the room. Begin by selecting the right color. If the other fixtures in the room are black, gold, bronze or silver, let this be your guide and select a curtain rod to match.

Next you need to consider what window hanging you will be using. A single curtain rod is fine for a valance or set of curtains. If you want to have both, however, you will need a double curtain rod with separate rods for each hanging. Consider how the curtains will be hanging from the curtain rods. If you have a pocket at the top of the curtains, you may not see the rod at all. With grommets, rings or tabbed curtains, you will see the rod in the openings between the fabric. Choose a rod that fits the curtain well. The curtains should slide comfortably on the rod.

Finials are the decorative features on the end of curtain rods. These can be subtle or elaborate. If you have a traditional decorating scheme, balls or ovals on the ends of the curtain rod are a simple solution. If you have a more formal decorating scheme, you can use fancy finials in elaborately sculpted shapes like a fleur-de-lis. You will also find many finials in nature designs that resemble the shape of leaves or branches. These complement a natural theme extremely well. The finial is a small finishing touch, but it will make your window décor look perfectly pulled together.

Finally, make sure you place your curtain rods appropriately for your window hangings. If you’re using a valance, hang the rod high enough that the fabric doesn’t obstruct too much of the window. The fixtures that support the rod on either side of the window should be two to three inches away from the frame. If you’re using elaborate drapes on either side of the window, the rod may need to extend even further so you can see the window and still have room for the hangings on either side. If you have a third fixture for a particularly long curtain rod, measure carefully so that it is placed perfectly in the middle.

A Traverse Rod is used to open and close drapes with a pull cord and sliding brackets.  They can be decorative using a variety of styles and finishes or a simple non-decorative white rod.  The non decorative traverse rods are not seen and hidden by the drape.  The Decorative traverse rods are meant to be shown off.  You can achieve this by the pin setting.  For decorative traverse rods, the drapery pins are set higher on the back of the drape.  The pin set will need to be determined once you know what rod you are going to use.

Decorative Traverse rods are cut to you exact length whereas non-decorative rods are standard adjustable sizes.  Either way, we have all types of traverse rods for hanging your custom drapery.

All Drapery Traverse Rods can be center split, draw right or draw left.  This is something that is specified when you place your order.

A Single Curtain Rod is an adjustable rod used for window treatments where there will not be an overlap of valances or window sheers for drapes.   Single rods come in a variety of adjustable widths. Curtain rods can be decorative or non decorative.  We sell a lot of Kirsch curtain rods

SINGLE CURTAIN RODS WORK BEST WHEN THERE IS JUST A SINGLE WINDOW TREATMENTS SUCH AS A VALANCE OR DRAPES

Ring clips attach to the drapery fabric when drapery pins are not used or not wanted.  Drapery rings with clips can be made visible by attaching to the top of the drape or completely hidden by attaching to the back of drape pleat.  The pictures below show the actual clip and also a wood ring with a clip attached.  These are best used with  flat panel.

• A Double Curtain Rod is an adjustable rod used for overlapping window treatments or drapery with sheers.
• The rods come in a variety of adjustable widths.

On a double curtain rod, overlapping window treatments  alternate between the front and back rods to create the desired overlap for beautiful fullness.
DOUBLE CURTAIN RODS WORK BEST WHEN THERE IS AN ODD NUMBER OF CENTER PIECES OR SWAGS.

A Continental Rod is a wide 2-1/2″ flat curtain rod.  A 3″ rod pocket will fit this size rod.  There are several width options and they are adjustable to fit any size window.  The return length is adjustable from 3-1/2″ to 5″.