Window Curtain Rods Selecting the Right Type for Your Window
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So let’s take a look at one of the first decisions you’ll make when picking out a
new curtain rod: visible or invisible rods. And that requires a clarification: the
invisible rods really aren’t totally invisible. The mostly invisible rods are
completely covered – invisible – only when the drapes or curtains are closed. When
your curtains are open part of the rod is visible. In other words your curtain rod
still needs to complement your décor whether it’s mostly visible or mostly
invisible.
Mostly visible rods are at least partially visible even when your window coverings
are closed. When your drapes or curtains are open they’re totally visible, and play
a big part in your decorating statement. How do you know which to pick?
Before you read further, it is confession time. We’re a little biased – but for
good reason. You see, some draperies are made to hang from mostly invisible curtain
rods but not to all. And this is where our bias comes in: the way we figure it, if
you’re going to see all or part of the curtain rod at one time or another, why not
pick one you love looking at? Why should you ever have to stare at a long, white
metal rod (read: not pretty)? Okay, now you know our little secret, so read on –
Back to that question: how do you know whether to pick visible or invisible? Let’s
ask another question first: what kind of window coverings are you using? Like we
said, some curtains require the invisible rod called a traverse rod. Pleated
drapes are made to attach to hooks that hang from this curtain rod and
open-and-close by pulling the cord hanging down one side. So if you’ve got pleated
draperies you’ve already got your answer: use the traverse curtain rod.
For all other drape and curtain styles we recommend a visible curtain rod just
because it give you the advantage of emphasizing your style. That could mean
choosing a natural wood that matches the carved wooden elephant coffee table
(everyone has one, right?) or Hanging a gold -toned curtain rod to complement the
warm tones in your room. What about using a colorful metal curtain rod to go with
that casual, playful look in the sun room?
You can see how a decorative, mostly visible curtain rod can be a great choice for
your window, and even if your guests never had a clue your choice can show them
what a great decorator you really are!
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Author Resource:-
Many people like to choose curtain rods
and window coverings to help them achieve privacy and feel safe. Additionally, most
people make their Window Coverings
and curtain choices based on how they will look in the home, or what goes well with
their personality.
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By :
Hiren Modi
Submitted
2010-09-10 04:19:52 |
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