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Ways to Wake Up Window Coverings
by Linden J. Walhard

Description: Tips for giving your windows a different look with new curtain rods.

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Think of curtain rods as jewelry for your windows. You can use them to dress a window up or down. Many people are unaware of the design opportunities they present, or don’t take full advantage of them. It helps to know there are many options available, not only for your window coverings, but for your rods as well.

Curtain rods come in all types, for many types of decorating options. Some are adjustable, which makes it easy to change the look of your window treatments. Some rods are simple and understated, with plain ends, or they can be decorative and striking. The rods themselves are generally made of metal or wood. The finials, which are the decorations that adorn the ends of the rod, can be metal, wood, blown glass or any number of materials. The great part about finials is that they can easily and quickly update the look of a window. They also pull together the look of your window treatments to give your windows a finished appearance. You can go from a simple wooden knob to an ornate metal birdcage design to blown glass orbs with the flick of a wrist. Changing the finials is an inexpensive redecorating idea.

The brackets that hold the rods are sometimes decorative as well. They can be simple metal holders, or ornate plaster decorations. They can be for single rods, to hold a single type of panel, or for double rods, to hold a panel and a sheer. The double rods provide an opportunity for a wide variety of color, texture and print combinations between curtain and sheer. Doubling up on fabric is also a great way to help insulate your house against the cold from those drafty windows.

If you’re trying to create a particular look, the way you hang the rods is important. Sometimes rods are hung well above the top of a window, so that when curtains are placed on them, they provide the illusion of tall windows. Similarly, you can hang a long rod that is wider than your window, then hang curtains from this rod to give the impression of a much wider window. If you don’t like your windows, this is a great way to camouflage them. Similarly, if you do like them, this is a great way to play them up. You can also use rods to hang tapestries or other wall hangings in your home.

Even if you feel uninspired, simply being creative with wall and window treatments is an artistic way to update your home without breaking the bank.

Linden Walhard is publishing mainly for http://www.curtains-drapes-coverings.com. Writing for detailed publications such as http://www.curtains-drapes-coverings.com/curtain-rods.html, the columnist improved his know-how on news related to curtain rods.


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