Help Choosing your Curtain Poles

Choosing the perfect curtain pole for your window treatment can be as difficult as choosing the treatment itself. There are many different colors, finishes, shapes, functions and sizes of curtain poles available in the market today. Curtain poles can sometimes be as much of an investment as any other part of your interior decorating, so it’s important to take time to consider the kind that will be best suited for your room.
Curtain poles can be made of a variety of materials. Metal is a common material for constructing curtain poles. This type of curtain pole can be found in a large number of finishes including brass, silver, copper, gold, chrome and nickel. Some suppliers can even provide metal curtain poles in special finishes such as ivory, patina, and brushed finishes.
Wood is a very popular choice of material when it comes to curtain poles. Providing a more natural look and feel, wood curtain poles can often be found in maple, pine, oak, ivory and walnut finishes.
Once you have determined if the look of metal or wood will best suit your room’s theme, you’ll need to consider the window for which the curtain pole is needed. For a simple straight rod, one can choose a pre-cut curtain pole or one that is telescoping. A pre-cut curtain pole comes set to the dimension. These work best for commonly sized windows with average dimensions. A telescoping curtain pole is one that can be made longer or shorter to fit oddly sized windows and window treatment areas.
There are also curtain pole options for oddly shaped windows. Curtain poles for bay windows are available and are easy to use. This type of curtain pole fit into three-sided bay windows. A good bay window curtain pole will allow the curtains to slide easily around the entire pole and allow the ability to pull the curtains away enough to reveal the entire window.
Sometimes the most fun part of decorating with curtain poles is accessorizing. Not only do you need to consider the best finish for the curtain pole itself, but additional accessories can lead to a well put together window treatment as well. Finials come in a wide array of shapes, colors and sizes that can change the entire look of the window treatment.
Holdbacks are available as well. You can choose holdbacks that match your new curtain poles or find something a little different. Holdbacks are a great way to accessorize along with your curtain pole for a complete look.
Take into consideration everything you want to get out of a curtain pole. Decide on the color, material and function you need and have fun choosing the one that best suits your needs. Curtain poles are an important part in window treatments and there are many varieties available in the market today.
Article about hanging Curtain Poles by Anrea Smithe