Curtain Rods

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Curtain rods come in a variety of sizes, shapes and styles. They also have varying strength levels. Some are designed to hold very heavy curtains/drapes, others are meant for smaller more delicate window treatments, such as kitchen curtains or light beaded curtains. They can be decorated and accessorized with finials which are the decorative ends of a curtain rod.

For the moment let's look at shower curtain rods:

Shower curtain rods give you a unique opportunity to showcase your sense of style. There are many different styles of shower curtain rods available.

The most traditional version are straight shower rods, which are available in a variety of materials, including brass, stainless steel, plastic, chrome, brushed nickel, and bronze. Curved shower curtain rods curve in toward the wall in a half circle, and extend out at their midpoint. This gives users an additional 8” of shower space. Traditional rods are too short for corner tubs, but L-shaped shower rods fit wonderfully. They are available in many materials, including brass, chrome, and brushed nickel.

Oval shower rods were originally designed for use with a clawfoot tub, but they can also be used with freestanding tubs, built-in tubs, and whirlpools. They are indeed oval-shaped, and are suspended from the ceiling with supports. The same basic concept is also used with circular shower rods (shaped like a circle rather than an oval) and rectangular shower rods (shaped like a rectangle rather than an oval.) Other styles available include Trak, D-style, Neo Angle, and U-shaped.

In addition to the different shapes, the various materials also give you decorating control. If you are using brass faucets and hardware, for example, a brass shower curtain rod completes the look nicely.

A company called Clawfoot Supply offers a complete line of unique and stylish rods. Though some are designed for clawfoot tubs, many will fit any type of bathtub or shower.

With the creative use of decorative shower curtain rods, you can give your bathroom a makeover… without spending a fortune.

Shower Curtains Info provides detailed information about unique, designer, hookless, fabric, and kids’ shower curtains, and shower curtain rods and hooks. Shower Curtains Info is the sister site of Bathroom Vanities Web.

Where to buy curtain rods online

Curtainrods.com - Standard & Special Purpose Curtain Rods. Decorative Hardware. Solutions to all your interior window designs.  Shop online for curtain rods and hardware!

Curved Shower Curtain Rods - These stainless steel curved shower curtain rods will give you the feel of a larger tub — without the time and expense of installing a new one.

What are Finials?

Finials are the decorative ends of a curtain rod. Usually these are forgotten in our goal of merely hanging curtains, but you can definitely add a sense of style and flair to your windows just by beefing up the finials. They can be wooden, wrought-iron, glass, or plastic.

The most standard types are:

• hook
• the onion (or ball)
• the swirl
• the dagger

Finials can range widely in price, from the $2 plastic pieces to $100 each very heavy fancy pieces. Consider your budget but also know that what you choose will make a certain statement in the room and that statement will last longer than the effects of spending a little extra money.