Before,
they were used to simply serve their purpose -- hang curtains. Today, curtain
rods are more than just a tool. They have evolved into a more functional, more
sophisticated devices that do not just hang curtains but also compliment and
enhance the overall effect of the drapes.
Showing
more skin, curtain rods are no longer the typical metal or wooden sticks used
to hang curtains. They have evolved into remarkable works of skill or talent,
showing every design as an intricate sketch of masterpiece.
Wooden
curtain rods are now made more sophisticated and classy. Most of them are
handmade and crafted with the most top-rated materials to bring out the beauty
of the wooden material.
Various
designs were sculptured in the wood, with different glaze materials or varnish
as the finishing touches. Hence, you can make either a Victorian or a
Western-inspired window with curtain rods that were made from high-quality
wooden materials.
On the
other hand, the solid and powerful effect of metal curtain rods is no longer
confined to the usual plain metal stick. With the growing popularity of metal
curtain rods, consumers now have more choices. They can choose from a wide
array of metal curtain rods such as solid brass, chrome, graphite with brass,
and brushed chrome.
With a
wider range of choices, more and more manufacturers tried to develop newer,
fresher, and more exquisite designs to compliment, contrast, or enhance the
beauty of curtains. They can even modify plain curtains by transforming them
into something more elegant.
Installing
curtain rods has also evolved into an innovation, bringing ease and convenience
in mounting curtain rods on walls, woods, or other types of surfaces. Hence,
whether you live in a castle, cabin, or the classic abode, there is certainly a
good curtain rod that will suit your taste, your style, and of course, your
curtains.
However,
curtain rods do not just differ according to their designs or structures. They
also differ in sizes and shapes. Hence, it is important to measure your windows
first before you go out and buy your curtain rods.
Here
are some things you must consider when buying curtain rods:
1.
Your windows
Your
windows have different sizes, according to your plan when you were just
building your house. And even if you have bought a ready-made house, window
sizes are not standard for all types of houses. Hence, it is extremely
important to measure your windows first before you start buying your curtain
rods.
All
you have to do is to measure the outside part of your window. This is where you
will mount your curtain rods. It is best to have the correct size than to waste
time and money by going back to the store just because you have to wrong size.
Keep
in mind that as a rule, your curtain rods should always be longer than your
window by as much as 5 inches. This ensures total coverage for your windows.
2.
Your curtains
Of
course, you should never start buying curtain rods without looking first at the
curtains that you will use. The types of curtains you will use will determine
the type of curtain rod that you have to buy.
For
example, if you will be using the typical designs of curtains that flow
straight down the wall, you will have to buy a chrome curtain rod, for heavier
drapes, you need to buy stronger metals such as graphite with brass or solid
brass.
3.
Strength of the curtain rod
You
would not want your curtains sagged unattractively down your windows, right?
Hence, to avoid such dilemma, it is best to choose curtains rods according to
their strength and capacity to hold a certain type of drapes or curtains.
For
heavier curtains, it is best to choose stronger, more solid curtain rods.
Supporting devices should also be considered. These brackets provide end-to-end
support for the rod, as well as support for the middle portion of the curtain
rod.
4.
Your budget
Curtain
rods can be very expensive especially if they were made from high-quality
materials. Hence, if you cannot afford to buy those expensive kinds, it is best
to stick the ordinary.
Keep
in mind that decorating your home with good sets of curtain rods can change the
way people will look at it. However, it does not necessarily mean that you have
to spend more than what you can afford just to decorate your house.
So the
next time you buy your curtain rods, consider these factors and you will
definitely make a big difference. Even if curtain rods are generally seen as
something that holds up your curtains, they can also reflect the kind of
personality that you have.
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