Curtain rods have grown to include more than the sole purpose of holding up your drapes. With ends that now mimic designer wrought iron designs, you can make a statement of style with wood or metal. Contemporary, classic, casual or international furnishings look great when the decorative curtain rods match like-minded window treatments.
Several eye-pleasing designs in Italian, British, Far Eastern and Bamboo curtain rods can highlight your draperies or valances, setting the atmosphere of the entire room. Children's bedrooms and play areas are not immune to newly created styles in keeping the mood light and cheerful. Bright or pastel colored decorative curtain rods can create a soothing atmosphere for your child.
For dramatic flare, decorative curtain rods can be found in pewter, brass, copper and bronze with delicately detailed ends to match silk, pinch pleated, insulated or black out drapes. For a rich, comforting aroma to a formal dining room, consider faux silk, cotton lined with an overlay of a swag valance than gently lies over a bronze curtain rod with Tuscany style ends.
The most important distinction between aggression and assertion is its intent. During assertion, we move ourselves toward another; during aggression, we move ourselves against another. Assertion is vital within a relationship. Aggression is not.... The truth is, reports indicate that both men and women enjoy a partner who is assertive. Such a partner eliminates the need for second-guessing and mind-reading. Such a partner gives his or her mate implicit permission to be similarly assertive. Aggression, however, often evokes more aggression—thrusts, parries, and strategies for defense.
— Georgia Lanoil (b. 1940s)
Bamboo rod sets are ideal for an outdoor patio setting where drapes lead the way to a festive setting using outdoor drapes with a seasoning of long beads for accent. Bamboo bar sets and chairs are frequently seen, mixing American and Asian cultures together. Accents of the orient in decorative curtain rods are becoming popular among the younger crowds who like to be comfortable in entertaining and bamboo rods help create this ambience.
A country décor calls for light, cheery designed drapes that blow in the breeze, giving a sense of peacefulness. Curtain rods that are clear acrylic give the appearance of your window covering floating on air while keeping them firming attached. Kitchen decorative curtain rods come in a variety of brass finishes to highlight your curtains. Unlacquered brass, lacquered brass, burnished antique brass, oil-rubbed bronze, polished nickel or brushed nickel are all choices that will make your kitchen curtains look brighter.
Modern contemporary homes boast straight lines and little frill. A steel curtain rod with an antique-bronze finish, topped off with a crystal square, ball or cylinder finial adds grace and matches any type of furnishings that the modern mood brings. Tab topped striped draperies or plain cotton grommet draperies work well with this style of rod and hardware.
I discovered early in my movie work that a movie is never any better than the stupidest man connected with it. There are times when this distinction may be given to the writer or director. Most often it belongs to the producer.
— Ben Hecht (1893–1964)
The retro style presents several options for decorative curtain rods. While a plain, white extension rod works just fine, a touch of classy modern can help show off your new curtain threads. A simple wooden rod with espresso ends stained in a matching color taken from your hanging drapes can create an art deco scene.
Today with the hundreds of options for window treatments to choose from, you want to make sure that you select the right decorative curtain rods to compliment the entire picture. With everything from pewter and bronze to acrylic and wood, there is the perfect rod and matching hardware for all of your designing needs.