Curtain Poles for all Occasions Posted By : Rakesh Gaikwad

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Curtain Poles For All Occasions
The first types of cloth window coverings were hung in front ofwindows by a wooden pole. Nowadays there is a vast variety ofdifferent curtain poles available to suit all weights of fabricsand suit every type of interior design style.


A modern approach to hanging curtains is to use a metal pole with acontemporary finish such as satin nickel, satin brass or polishedchrome and use eyelet headed curtains rather than the traditionalcurtain pole rings to hang the curtains, providing a sleek, stylishand less formal window dressing. Many of these metallic poles alsocome with oxidized antique looks to give a traditional finish toyour windows.

When hanging any style of curtain on a pole it is essential toposition the last one or two rings, tabs or eyelets between thefixing bracket and the end finial to prevent the entire curtainbeing swept across the pole and exposing the end of the pole andwindow edge.

Double curtain poles are supplied with larger fixing brackets whichhold two poles, one in front of the other. These are ideal forhanging a sheer voile curtain at the back and a fabric curtain atthe front, offering both privacy and a complete window dressingsystem in one. These double poles can also be used to create amodern panel system on the window.

Traditional wooden poles in substantial diameters are suitable forhanging heavy weight curtain fabrics and offer the perfect windowtreatment solution for large windows and rooms. There are manydifferent types of wooden poles available each offering the naturalbeauty of the wood to enhance both traditional and modern interiordesign styles. For those who wish to use a wooden curtain polewhich coordinates their colour scheme, unfinished poles are alsoavailable which allow personal choice as to which colour paint orstain is used. You can go for a natural wood look by just paintingon a clear varnish or you can add a darker mahogany colored stainto give a dramatic bold effect.

When choosing a curtain pole it needs to be slightly longer thanthe width of the window to allow for stack back of the curtains. Iftraditional rings are used it is usual to allow one ring for everyten centimeters of curtain heading, however, this is dependant onthe weight of the fabric, heavy fabrics will need to have morerings to ensure that the folds and pleats of the fabric hangcorrectly.

Lightweight plastic poles which imitate metal are the budget choiceof curtain poles and while they certainly have their place and havethe advantage of being easy to fix onto stud type walls they areonly suitable for lightweight fabrics due to their tendency tobend. There are a wide variety of designs and styles of plasticfinials which are also coated in matching metallic colours tocompliment and provide the finishing touch to this type of curtainpole. It used to be that there was only one standard method ofcovering windows, but with the range of window coverings, stylesand curtain poles available, the options are endless.
By: Rakesh Gaikwad
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Terry's Fabrics has been in business for over 35 years. Theyprovides curtain poles and a range of other products to accent your home with style andcomfort.
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