Curtain rods are essential and come in several types.
Have you ever seen a house without curtains? If so, chances are it's unoccupied. Curtains are more than just a decorative element; they protect you from the elements and provide much-needed privacy. Given how important curtains are for your comfort and privacy, the curtain rods that support them must be reliable and durable structures.
What type of curtain rod and how do I install it?
The Decorative Curtain Rod Ideal for : all windows in your home as well as French doors.
A simple decorative curtain rod is available in countless styles, sizes, and finishes, and is a great way to add an extra decorative touch to your windows. This type of rod is often extendable to fit different window sizes, and common materials include wood, brass, iron, or brushed nickel, to name a few. What makes it unique are the finials at each end of the rod, which come in many shapes and sizes, from minimalist and sleek to more ornate and vintage-style finials, and even child-friendly finials. They are removable and simply screw onto the ends of the rod. Their practical purpose is to help hold the curtain panels in place, but they also dress up the windows and add a beautiful accent.
They generally require drilling to be fixed to the wall.
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Curtain Rod Without Drilling
Ideal for : small windows such as kitchen windows, for hanging cafe curtains and other light curtains.
A tension rod, sometimes also called a cafe curtain rod, differs from other standard curtain rods because it's not a permanent fixture that needs to be screwed into a wall, ceiling, or window. Similar to a shower curtain rod you use in a bathroom, this type of rod is adjustable in length and stays in place by fitting snugly between two walls, or in this case, on either side of the window frame. A tension rod is best suited for lightweight curtains used on small windows, such as classic cafe curtains on a kitchen window. Because the rods aren't screwed into the wall, they're easy to install and remove, and they're also less expensive than other, more permanent options.
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Double Curtain Rod
Ideal for: large windows or double-glazed windows
A double curtain rod is similar in style to a classic decorative rod, except that it consists of two rods, allowing you to layer a curtain and a sheer. The main advantage of a double rod is that you can use both sheer and blackout curtains , which is especially useful on sunny days and during the winter months. The visual benefit of this type of rod is that it creates added depth and a more dramatic effect, especially when bold or contrasting colors and patterns are used.
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Curtain Rail
Suitable for lightweight curtains, but can also be used with medium and heavier weight curtains, although you may need brackets with shorter distances between them for secure installation.
A ceiling-mounted track allows you to hang your curtains from ceiling to floor. To give any room a truly luxurious hotel feel, you can install two curtain tracks parallel to each other, spaced about 10 cm apart. You can then hang lighter, slightly sheer curtains on the track closest to the window. During the day, you can use the lighter curtain to create shade and privacy while still letting sunlight into the room. On the second track, further from the window, you can hang completely blackout curtains to draw when you want total darkness in the room.