Window treatments are not just the standard traverse rod or basic pole. Some supports are designed to be unseen and allow curtains to be able to draw on all the attention. Finals, holdbacks, drapery pins, and swag holders are available in a wide choice of motifs from fleurs-de-lis to curlicues, and ram heads, even the use of the poles and rods have great dcor possibilities. A variety of materials that they are available in are: Brass; cast and wrought iron; steel, gold and nickel plated. If your hardware, is visible choose the style to compliment your curtains.

Choosing your window dcor hardware

First evaluate the window and the window covering that you're planning to use. Will the design be installed inside or outside of the window frame? Each design is different for each window application. An inside mount requires a pole or rod which fits within the widow frame. Ideas include a basic traverse rod, ceiling mount rod, a swivel rod, and a tension rod. The outside mount design has no restrictions. Is your window treatment moveable or is it stationary? With the stationary treatment you could try the continental rod or pole with finals. With the moveable treatment the traverse rods work the best. What also influences your decision is whether you will see the hardware or not. If you would like to show off your hardware, a poll with finals will be your most decorative option. If your hardware is to remain unseen, the traverse rod will do the trick - it will allow easy movement of the curtain and tuck below a cornice or valence.

Planning ahead on operating controls.

Make sure you plan ahead where the operating controls will be located. Usually you place the control on the side with the best access and least visibility. If you're operating a cord and wand system, have both on the same side of your treatment. For corner windows, so they don't look cluttered, have the cord system on the right for the right window, and the other on the left side for the left window.