Curtain Hardware Types
Certain curtain hardware items work well with contemporary designs, while others are suited to more traditional styles.
- Hardware is able to be hidden away from view, or placed exposed for use as an accent.
- Curtain rods are the biggest piece of hardware that will determine the type of brackets, end caps tiebacks, end caps, and so on that you could think about.
- Hardware that is functional is usually hidden by fabric or fixtures.
- Metal curtain rodsand curtain hooks traverse rods and more.
- The decorative pieces give a stylish look to the basic window treatment elements.
- The most beautiful examples of hardware are the tassel, sconces and finials and tiebacks.
Curtain Rods
The curtain rod is used as the principal base for the drapes as well is the main focus of your home equipment.
- It is possible to consider concealing rods, that cover the rod or rods with a design.
- Thicker rods produce an eye-catching visual effect in particular in you hang grommet curtain as well as the pinch pleat curtain.
- Rods with a wider width than windows can be utilized to extend the width of windows.
Types of Curtain Rods
Description
- Available in a range of styles and sizes
- Very visible influences the appearance of windows and rooms.
Points to Consider
- It could be made of iron, brass verdigris wood, pewter and many more.
- It could be adjustable or fixed in length
- Wood can be plain or stained and fluted, or painted or unfinished.
- Concealed Curtain Rods
Description
- It is usually in the form of an adjustable steel rod for locking seams.
- The idea is to cover drapes or curtains, and to remain hidden
- Other types include sash rods for tension and wide pockets.
Points to Consider
- Most often, white is the predominant color there are metallic and white finishes also available
- Sash rods can be used in conjunction with hourglass curtains or sashes on French doors and casement windows.
- Wide-pocket rods are great to create a shirred valance
- Traverse Curtain Rods
Description
- It is used with draperies that can be open and closed using an wand or a cord
- Drapery hooks are put through sliding holders, carriers
- Rods are visible when drapes are opened without a top treatment fitted
- Two-way rods are the most widely employed kind
Points to Consider
- Two-way traverse rods permit drapes to move from the middle towards each end
- One-way rods permit panels to move only in one direction
- One-way rods are commonly found on patio doors that slide or in corners.
- Traverse rods with decorative designs are usually used with rings and are visible regardless of drapes being closed
- Cafe Curtain Rods
Description
- Most often, they have a small diameter, and are either round or fluted , with small finials
Points to Consider
- Usually brass, but offered in a variety of colors
- Might or might not contain rings
- Perfect for tie-tabs or hand-drawn curtains. Ideal for use with tie-tabs or hand-drawn
- Double Curtain Rods
Description
- It is used to create a layering design
Points to Consider
- Triple curtain rods can be utilized to create layered treatments
- They're fantastic for adding depth and depth to a space.
- They usually employ two poles, and one bracket
Tension Curtain Rods
Description
- Tension rods utilize springs to hold the rods' ends in the correct position
Points to Consider
- These are the best to the use with lighter drapes or curtains.
- Installation is straightforward
- Combine them with sheers and light seasonal panels that aren't heavy.
Accessories
Common curtain pole accessories include finials end caps and brackets, sconces, and rings
- End caps and finials are used to protect the side openings or the ends on the rod. They are often very elaborate.
- Ceramic, wood, metal mold resin, glass, and Rattan are the materials used to create finials and end caps.
- Spears are common forms, including balls, arrows and flowers, as well as stars scrolls, spears, and others.
- Brackets constructed from the same materials as finials compliment one another.
- The designs of sconces include grape clusters, animals leaves, flowers and many more.
- Tiebacks secure the drapes from the edges of the window, allowing more light to enter.
- Hooks, rings and pulls join curtains and drapes to the rod . They are able to be concealed or visible