What Curtain Rods Where
Curtain rods. Perhaps a most functional and boring topic to be reading about, but obviously a basic necessity in every home. Whether it’s a shower curtain rod or a window curtain rod, you need one, if not many, to keep up the basic living. The right curtain rods allow you to create private oases from your bay windows and to enjoy that shower or long soak in the tub with ease.
Shower curtain rods are usually a simple buy. You need to know the length of your tub, wall to wall, or the dimensions for a tub that needs an L shaped, or curved shower curtain rod. Your local hardware store will have the standard curtain rods to fit most showers and baths. You could get decorative curtain rods for the shower, as well; different metals (or metallic paints) with different shines and rod ends are subtle design choices that make a large difference in the overall bathroom picture. Even more noticeable are the shower curtain hooks. Decorative hooks actually feel luxurious.
Window rods, or rods for any window, are more stately in appearance than those for the shower. Usually in colors of white, black, silver, gold, or woods, the decorative part of a curtain rod is at the end. Glass knobs or flowers, vines, and other designs turn a simple rod into high class. Remember that your bay window curtain rods may need joiners to make those sharp corners.
Double curtain rods are a superb invention that allow for added fashion, privacy, and sunlight options from your window. On a double rod, you can hang a sheer curtain behind an opaque drape. For light with privacy, open the drapes and leave the sheer. To block the light, close the drapes as well. The effect of drapes framing the sheer light is an exquisite touch on a sunny day, not to be missed.
Another convenient design to consider are swing arm curtain rods. Perfect for small windows, the swing arm allows you to “swing” the curtain away from the window instead of having to pull the curtain across the rod when you want that curtain open.
Tension curtain rods can be found for both showers and windows. They are incredibly easy to install. Easy installment also means easy falling, too, if they’re not quality. Then again, they reinstall just as easily. Traditional rods require curtain rod brackets to attach to the wall. An imperative part of installment, but usually are included in a curtain rod package. Check again.
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