Posted on June 13, 2010.
How to buy curtain rods Maybe you're moving into a new place and learn to decorate. Do not underestimate the effect of a large curtain rod can have on your room. If you have not noticed the selections today at curtain rods that you are in a real surprise.
What are your options? You can choose from standard bar, spring pins, rods, decorative rods, rods, adjustable, magnetic bars, double and triple rods. . . brass, chrome, ivory, graphite, mahogany, teak, walnut, plastic, metal. . . . And we have not even mentioned the color or style yet!
So how can you reduce all these options to the curtain rod perfect for your window? It is not as difficult as it seems. Like most projects you will need to have a plan, then begin to decide - -
You want your curtain rod exposed or concealed by curtains? If exposed, it must match a room's style and decor, then look around the room to understand that. (Many of you do not do that, you just know your style. But there are other ....)
Now, consider what kind of curtains, draperies, you will be suspended. Will it be light and rough, and heavy insulation or something in between? You guessed it: the weight of blankets will be decisive in choosing your rod. Maybe you want a search layers, so you can consider double or triple rods.
How your rods be suspended - inside or outside the window frame? For outside the frame - on the wall: the idea here is usually to completely cover the window. Measure 2-5 "from each side of the window trim. The total length of the curtain rod should be about 12 more" than the width of your window. And do not be fooled:
measure each window in the room - they can watch the same size, but they can not be!
If you hang a curtain rod inside the window frame (usually in spring or magnetic bars) as the point inside the window. Again, measure each window - you do not want any surprises later!
Do not be scared and not leave again - all this is easier than you might think. You'll probably just what the stem is right when you see it. After all, it will probably attract your attention because it's your style. Then brace yourself because now the fun part: shopping!
Today you can buy a pre-packaged set curtain rod with all the parts and pieces you need. This can save you time and energy, and easily meet your needs window coverings.
Or you can individually select each part of your curtain rods. Thank you to our access to online stores today you can easily customize your curtain rods. Just mix and match rods, rod, rings, toe clips, brackets, holdbacks, tiebacks. And do not hold back (oops!) - Go all!
Whoa - what are all these things? Well, this thing is the flagship decorative binds to the end of the rod. You can get almost any style, size and color you want. Be sure to fit the size of the rod room style and colors.
Rings and pinch clips are similar: they glide on the curtain rod and attach the curtains. In other words, the rod and rings or clips are visible, like shower curtains.
The supports are used to hold decorative rods on the wall. They come in every imaginable color, material, style. . . . You'll have no trouble finding a pair to suit your room.
Deductions and tiebacks serve the same purpose: Carefully pick your curtains and keep them on the side of the window. Deductions are attached.