Orion Ornamental Iron Offers Wide Selection of Finials & Rods

Orion Ornamental Iron, which recently celebrated 27 years in business, is a decorative drapery hardware company based in California. The company is known for its unique collections of custom hardware with iron finials, resin finials, crystal finials, glass finials and wood finials, as well as other designer curtain hardware.

“Our window treatment hardware has been created to give designers a wide selection of decorative window hardware with iron, resin, crystal, glass, and wood finials, as well as iron and wood drapery rods in an extensive variety of styles and finishes,” said Sunil Patel, CEO.

Orion currently offers nearly 300 decorative finials (160 iron finials, 20 glass finials, 27 crystal finials, 34 wood finials, and 53 resin finials) and more than 37 styles of drapery hardware (12 iron rods, 19 decorative rods, and 6 Inlay rods).

In the past two years, Orion has introduced two Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) award winning window hardware traversing lines: Designers’ Choice and Sleek Fascia. These traversing rods consist of heavy duty traversing hardware on both iron and wood rods. They include single and double traversing rods, all with track available in 4 designer finishes. “And,” notes Patel, “all of these heavy duty traversing rods are available with and without rings – an industry first.” The iron drapery rods are available in 31 finishes and the wood drapery hardware rods are available in 11 different finishes.

All of Orion’s wood and iron drapery rods come in lengths up to 30 feet, in traversing and non-traversing styles. The company makes all of them available as custom curtain rods or in standard lengths, in custom and standard finishes. With the acquisition of KBlair Finials early in 2008, Orion added that company’s distinctive Inlay Rods, handcut crystal finials, unique resin finials and hand-painted finishes to its offerings.

Patel said, “We want Orion to be known as the company which offers the most unique and the widest selection of window treatment hardware in the design industry. We offer all styles of decorative curtain rods: from traditional to contemporary drapery hardware, with wood poles and iron rods.

“Orion’s goal is to always be at the forefront in new designs and product offerings. In this difficult economic time, we are reaching out to our interior designers to help them by offering an extensive line of finials in iron, crystal, wood and resin, together with iron and wood drapery rods. We provide custom curtain rods and custom finials. Our drapery rods make a designer’s life easier because they come up to 30 feet in length, in an extensive selection of hand-painted finishes, and in traversing and non-traversing styles and with heavy duty hardware.”

“And, an added bonus,” said Patel, “is that the traversing rods are shipped already assembled.”

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Home Decorating Tips for Better Window Treatments

Window Treatment – A Way to make Your Home Cozier!

Decorating the home is a wonderful experience itself for you. But if you are time squeezed person then you can have a glance over the window treatment online .After this, it will be good for you to go and buy instantly saving time. Selecting Drapery Hardware and New Finial Styles will not be a tough job. Just imagine, you select your drapery hardware as window treatment and it turns out to be an excellent combination! Everyone who visits your home appreciates your choice!! Then you feel on top of the world.

Designer Choice SleekFascia Traversing Rods

It is a great pleasure when you decorate your new home according to your taste. Interior decoration always reflects the taste and personality of an owner or when you have remodeled your home recently. It might take a lot of time to plan, design, buying and implementing all your ideas. And when it is your cozy home you are bound to take all the more interest. Let your dreams concrete shape in decorating your home! Most of the time people hire a person, and get the interiors done. In the process they miss the precious experience of interior designing. On the other hand these interior designers charge a lot from you people. So it is always better to design your selves. Selecting the right kind of drapes and curtains is the first step towards interior designing.

Best Selling Designer's Choice Traversing Rods

Now let’s move to the step. That is selection of drapery. Before this, you need to make sure what kind of drapery you like to have. You want functionality or only beauty or both! You have to choose accordingly. If you want privacy and sun block, then you can go for Roman shades which will permit light control. To beautify it more, you also can go for silk drapes on top of it. Silk drapes always look very elegant and stylish. Presently electronic shades are also available, you can choose from that also. You get wide variety in this! These shades roll from the top of your room to the bottom, coolly. With this, you are making light come in when you want with a flick of button! You get choice and satisfaction of selecting the drapery yourself!

Light colors like white, cream, beige are preferred for window shades. Somehow people are experimenting on brighter color also. Choice is entirely yours. These are going for colors like green, purple, yellow, or blue. Most of them would prefer consisting of roller blinds, because it is very affordable, giving good service! These are easy to install in your home with the help of manuals. It is highly preferred due to its hassle free qualities. Nowadays you get the most advanced colors and techniques.

You should always remember that window treatment is an important part of you home decoration. The decoration should be eye catching and not eye sore! Always take measurements of bedroom .kitchen, bathroom or the hall ways. Because sizes vary a lot. You get a wide range in size, shape, colors and fabrics to choose from.

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Orion Ornamental Iron Introduces Award Winning Product Clip-A-Crown Blind Valance

Orion Ornamental Iron has recently introduced another award-winning new product: the Clip-A-Crown blind valance. “Our new Clip-A-Crown product is a lightweight, decorative metal valance which fits on any blinds – either new or already installed,” said Sunil Patel, CEO of Orion.  “And we’re delighted to say that it has already received rave reviews at the recent Atlanta Window Fashions Vision show, and that it has also won Most Innovative Overall Design by the Window Coverings Manufacturers Association (WCMA).”

Decorative Blind Valance

Lightweight Decorative Metal Valances 

Medium & Tall 

Last year, Orion won another WCMA award – for Best New Style Concept -- for its Designers’ Choice Traversing Rods. The Designers’ Choice curtain rods, with coordinating iron finials and wood finials, expanded Orion’s moderately priced line of traversing hardware, and introduced more heavy duty hardware. The line offers single and double traversing wood poles and iron rods, with finished tracks. It is available with iron finials and wood finials, as well as other decorative finials.

“Our new Clip-A-Crown metal valance fits both metal and wood blind head rails,” added Atul Patel, president of Orion. “We are offering Clip-A-Crown in 20 designs, ranging from traditional to transitional to contemporary. All designs are available in custom widths, 3 different mounting styles, and 3 different heights.”

All styles are available in the company’s 31 popular Iron Art finishes, plus custom. Clip-A-Crown is shipped in 10 business days.

Orion is a 27 year-old-company long known for its window treatment hardware, and especially for its iron finials and iron rods. It offers an extensive line of curtain rods and traversing drapery hardware in both iron and wood. All of these curtain rods – both iron rods and wood poles, are also available with motorization.  Orion manufactures many styles of curtain rods, such as iron and wood drapery rods, iron and wood curtain rods, as well as iron finials, resin finials, crystal finials, glass finials and wood finials. These wood and iron curtain rods are offered in 31 Iron Art finishes and 11 Wood Art finishes. Orion is noted for the wide variety of curtain rods (iron rods and wood poles), and other window treatment hardware, such as traversing rods, and inlay rods.  Orion also has an extensive collection of decorative finials, including resin finials, iron finials, crystal finials, glass finials, and wood finials.

The California-based company is probably best known for its collections of iron finials and other decorative finials, as well as for its other window treatment hardware products and drapery rods. Orion plans to continue to increase its offerings of curtain rods, wood poles, iron finials, glass finials, crystal finials, wood finials, and resin finials, as well as different styles of decorative drapery hardware rods.

“Orion is recognized throughout the industry for its drapery sets and drapery hardware, and especially for its iron rods with iron finials and its wood poles with crystal finials, resin finials, glass finials and wood finials,” said Atul Patel.  “We offer custom curtain rods, including iron drapery hardware and wooden curtain rods.”

“Our goal,” said Sunil Patel, “is to be known throughout the professional design industry as the company to go to for window treatment hardware, contemporary drapery hardware, drapery sets, iron finials, wood finials, crystal finials, glass finials – in fact, drapery hardware of all kinds.”

Orion currently offers decorative finials and custom curtain rods, including iron drapery hardware and wooden poles, in addition to glass finials in its Provence Collection, crystal finials in its Bohemia Collection, crystal finials and resin finials in its KBlair Collection, and wood finials in its New York Wood Collection. Orion’s extensive window treatment hardware collection is considered one of the most versatile and innovative in the industry, according to many professional interior designers.

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Right Decorative Drapery Hardware Rods For You

Bamboo, rattan, chrome, brass; take your pick. Does it go well with arched windows, or circular ones? I don't doubt it. Whatever or however shaped your windows are, there is always the right drapery hardware rods, finials, brackets, and curtain rings for them.

In the old days, the hard part would be picking the right curtains for the room. These days, the hard part is picking the right drapery hardware to go with your curtains. Take the drapery rod. Whether your window is framing a bay, a forest or a city view, you have think of whether the rod you're going to use for your window will be functional or decorative. The difference between the two is that a functional rod would be concealed by the curtains while as a decorative rod serve the purpose of enhancing the looks of the drapes or curtains.

Usually, when we think of drapery rods, we think of bedrooms, or sitting rooms or study rooms or the likes. But these rods are also used in the bathroom, either for the windows or for the shower curtains. Sometimes these rods have also served the purpose of being used by kids as a form of monkey bars; especially the ones placed in short windows.

A good thing about drapery hardware these days is that the market makes it so much easier to buy them wholesale. Customized sets would have the drapery hardware rods, brackets, finials and scones. So the homemaker has no problem with having to match the whole thing piece by piece.

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Hanging Curtains? Don't Forget the Rods and Finials!

Probably one of the most overlooked features of window are the curtain rods and finials. For a lot of people this is the last thing they think about if they've chosen a curtain that covers most (if not all) of the curtain rod anyway. Who cares what it looks like? Well, someday you may fall in love with a curtain style, such as a button tabbed curtain, that prominently displays the rod underneath. You don't want a $2 tin stick beside your adorable window treatments, you need something that makes a similar statement as the curtains.

This overlooked feature can really bring pizzazz to your décor and needs to complement both the window and the curtains you have chosen, as well as be appropriately functional.

Hardware for window treatments is available in a wide variety of styles. Some curtain rods are designed to be covered by the curtains, while others are best displayed prominently due to their highly decorative nature. If the rod is meant to be featured you could hang the curtains from decorative rings sewn into the top panel. Considering both the curtain and the rod at the same time will save you the disappointment of having pieces that don't complement each other.

Today's Lesson: Do you know what finials are? They are the decorative ends on the curtain rod. I didn't know their official name for several years. I just called them "ends of the curtain rod." 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 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. You also have to be sure the finials will fit where you are hanging the curtain. Consider the shape of your window and the molding around it. In some cases there just isn't room for large fancy finials, nor is it always appropriate for the style of curtain you've chosen.

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How to Buy Curtain Rods

Maybe you’re moving into a new place and get to decorate. Don’t overlook the effect a great curtain rod can have on your room. If you haven’t noticed the selections today in curtain rods you’re in for a real surprise.

What are your options? You can choose from standard rods, spring-loaded rods, traverse rods, decorative rods, adjustable rods, magnetic rods, double and triple rods . . . made from brass, chrome, ivory, graphite, mahogany, teak, walnut, plastic, metal . . . . And we haven’t even mentioned color or style yet!

So how do you narrow all these options down to the perfect curtain rod for your window? It’s not as hard as it sounds. Like most projects you’ll need to have a plan, so start deciding - -


Maybe you’re moving into a new place and get to decorate. Don’t overlook the effect a great curtain rod can have on your room. If you haven’t noticed the selections today in curtain rods you’re in for a real surprise.

What are your options? You can choose from standard rods, spring-loaded rods, traverse rods, decorative rods, adjustable rods, magnetic rods, double and triple rods . . . made from brass, chrome, ivory, graphite, mahogany, teak, walnut, plastic, metal . . . . And we haven’t even mentioned color or style yet!

So how do you narrow all these options down to the perfect curtain rod for your window? It’s not as hard as it sounds. Like most projects you’ll need to have a plan, so start deciding - -

Do you want your curtain rod exposed or hidden by the curtains? If it’s exposed it should match the room’s style and décor, so look around the room to figure that out. (A lot of you don’t have to do that; you just know your style. But there are others….)

Now consider what kind of curtain or drape you’ll be hanging. Will it be light and billowy, heavy and insulating or something in between? You guessed it: the weight of the coverings will be instrumental in choosing your rod. Maybe you want a layered look, so you’ll be considering double or triple rods.

How will your rods be hung – inside or outside the window frame? For outside the frame – on the wall: the idea here is usually to cover the window completely. Measure 2-5” out from each side of the window trim. The total curtain rod length should be about 12” longer than your window width. And don’t be fooled:

measure each window in the room – they may look the same size, but they may not be!

If you’re hanging a curtain rod inside the window frame (typically spring or magnetic rods) measure at the inside point of the window. Again, measure each and every window – you don’t want any surprises later!

Don’t get scared off and quit yet – this is all easier than you might be thinking. You’ll probably just know what rod is right when you see it. After all, it will probably catch your eye because it‘s your style. So hang in there ‘cause now’s the fun part: shopping!

Today you have the option of buying a pre-packaged curtain rod set with all the parts and pieces you need. That can save you time and energy, and easily meet your window covering needs.

Or you can individually select each part for your curtain rods. Thanks to our access to online stores today you can easily customize your curtain rods. Just mix and match rods, finials, rings, pinch clips, brackets, holdbacks, tiebacks. And don’t hold back (oops!) – go for it all!

Whoa - what are all those things? Well, the finial is that decorative thing that attaches to the end of the rod. You can get them in pretty much any style, size and color you want. Be sure to match it to the rod size, room style and color scheme.

Rings and pinch clips are similar: they slide on the curtain rod and attach to the curtains. In other words the rod and rings or clips are visible, sort of like some shower curtains.

Brackets are used to hold decorative rods on the wall. They come in every imaginable color, material, style . . . . You won’t have trouble finding a pair to fit your room.

Holdbacks and tiebacks serve the same purpose: to gently scoop up your curtains and hold them at the side of the window. Holdbacks are attached directly to the wall. Tiebacks are often lengths of cording, some with tassel ends that tie around the “belly” of your open curtains to hold them back.

So here you are then, ready to make that plan, Stan, for creating a room you’ll love – all by beginning with the perfect curtain rods! . . . Who’d a though?

Many people like to choose curtain rods and window coverings to help them achieve privacy and feel safe. Additionally, most people make their drapery and curtain choices based on how they will look in the home, or what goes well with their personality. A person likes to know that drapes are a good and integrated part of the whole home. Indeed, in today’s world, to create a truly comfortable home you need a curtain and window coverings.

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Window Treatment Hardware Reveals Your Style

You need to be very selective in choosing the window treatment hardware. There are design supports, not to be very visible, and allow only curtains to be highlighted to draw all the attention. Window treatment hardware consists of Finals, holdbacks, drapery pins, and swag holders. There is a huge variety in these; you have to be aware of the brands and their performance. There is variety in materials also like Brass cast, wrought iron, steel, gold and nickel plated. If you want your hard ware to be visible then select the style which goes with curtains. This enhances the beauty of curtains.

Firstly you need to evaluate window and the window covering that you are planning to use. Then decide whether you would like to install the window frame inside or outside. Each window frame has got different application. It depends on your idea of style and the size of window which include basic traverse rod, ceiling mount rod, a swivel rod, and a tension rod. The outside mount has no restriction as such. You need to consider whether your window treatment is movable or stationary? Continental rod or pole with finals could b used with stationary treatment where as the traverse rods go very well with movable treatment. You have to make a decision on which frame would you want to take. There is beautiful and decorative hard ware to be shown off! And if you wish window hardware to be unseen, the traverse rod will do the trick in the best manner. It allows curtains to flow beautifully.

Be sure you plan well in advance about where the operating controls will be located. Usually you place the control on the side with the best access and least visibility. See that your plan is implemented in a systematic way. It should not be cluttered have the cord system on the right for the right window, and the other on the left side for the left window.

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Beautify you home with Curtain poles

Who doesn’t like fabulous curtains fluttering in your drawing room? Keep your eyes open, you witness a lot of variety in the curtains. In this write up let’s have a glance over the common rods available in the market. Though it is simple thing to select curtain poles it needs a good and cautious survey!

There is one ‘Sash’ Rod. This rod is slender and equally decorative. This is supposed to be installed above the top of window frame, attached to the wall, for the material to be placed. The it could be hung right below the bottom of the frame.


The other one is ‘Café Sash’ Rod. It’s rod is larger in diameter compared to ‘Sash’ rod. You need to attach this rod a bit farther out from the wall. It adds beauty to your drawing room making it look unique. Appearance is very attractive.

Next one is ‘Magnetic’ Rod. As the name describes this rod is magnetic. It has to be put over on a metal frame or on the door to hold the material tightly and with a proper grip.

After that comes ‘spring’ Rod. These are the most commonly used rods, Easy to install, find and simple ones. The style can be designed according to the lengths and weights. ‘Spring’ Rods are famous for their user friendliness.

While selecting curtain poles you need to keep certain points in mind. How you want your room to be appeared, the type, size and the weight of the material you are going to hang, and lastly the size of your window. You can consult any merchandise retailer for this at your local home and bedding store or even the hardware store. You can even find all these information online also.

You get to see the most common to the most expensive and exclusive rods on line. It is not that always inexpensive rods look bad; you have a variety to decide and select. You are free to go for your own choice without any hurdle. If you have any design or style in your mind that also can be done, only thing is you need to shell out little extra money. Practical problems you only know better, so keeping all these points in mind you can think of selecting curtain poles.

Installation of curtain poles is more or less done by the homeowner himself, as it would be quick and easy. Nobody can understand this better than a home owner. You need to look for strong brackets that can hold the rod. These will be directly attached to either the window casing or the wall, depending on the style you have chosen. Before you actually go for curtain rods you need to make pencil marks on the walls.

Then brackets can be screwed in. Be sure not to make crooked marks. These crooked marks will spoil the beauty of curtains. When you are using a rod that is longer than 48", then you need to have more than one center bracket(s) for the support, for additional support on either ends. Once you installed the brackets, you need to simply put curtain poles into the place. Then everything is ready for the curtains to be hung for your windows. Then enjoy the breeze coming through curtains. These curtain poles and wood poles enhance the beauty of your home.

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Mesmerizing Iron Curtain Rods

Exclusive curtain rods can be designed through most reliable material, iron. For which, wrought iron curtain rods is commonly used due to its ameliorate feature. Wrought means worked in context to the fact of blacksmith creating different shapes and designs with iron. Impurities of iron enhances grained finish in designing and shapes which make people to incline and rely on it.


Wrought iron curtain rods are powdered to preserve quality for a longer period. The most typical color of the powder coating is black. For innovative and unique creation even varied colors play their role. Iron, being a part of past history and tradition with a specific higher quality, make people opt iron easily without any hesitation. Old style homes such as country homes, period homes, can easily go well off with iron curtain rods. Even, rustic style of iron curtain rods can give an attractive look. To match up with your outside iron gates and railings try to make use of innovative iron curtain rods inside your room which will advance your stylish level.

Attractive iron pieces embellishes the look of contemporary homes and the usage of iron curtain rods can make your room more inviting. It will invite your guests and friends tonotice and appreciate your interior designing. Such classic curtain rods are available at premium rates. Wrought iron rods are not mass produced as it takes time to refine the process. In context to this, there are very few stores who specialize in this field and they have to make their time and effort worthwhile. This unique factor gives a reason for their expensive prices. But, you are also paying for the creativity of the craftsman who creates the intricate styles.

Nowadays, numerable imitation rods are easily available in the market that provide the appearance of wrought iron without the cost involved. Only a close inspection will reveal the true nature of the imitation. Most common material is plastic but even wood can be painted just like real one. Benefit of these kinds of rods is that such rods do not weigh the same, and therefore they don't need the support brackets and fittings usually associated with heavy iron pieces. Even the finials can be made attractive with inviting touches. For More Details on Iron Curtain rods you may visit Product Gallery of Ironartbyorion.com

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Learn About the Types of Window Hardware

You will find out that there are a variety of materials available for you to choose from when it comes to window hardware. There are lot of options, however, you will want to keep in mind that there are some that are better for energy efficiency and design. You will find that there may be a personal preference that you have and you may want to see what is best for your family and for your home.

One type of hardware is the wood type. Wood is the most common material used when it comes to installing any window. The wood happens to be the easiest material to work with regardless if you are professional or an amateur. You will also be able to find some custom work. You will find that there are details that you can put into the designs and you'll find a wide range of things as for painting and staining. You will find that there are also materials that are energy efficient too.

The only thing that you will find is that there is some maintenance that is required. You will need to keep up the paint or stain so that you can properly keep the wood preserved. You will find that the paint peeling will cause wood to rot. You will find that there is some regular maintenance.

Then there is steel hardware for windows. Steel is most often found in some of the older homes and basement for the windows. It is rarely used because heat can escape through the frame of the windows. You will find that there are regular maintenance that is needed. You will find that you will need to repaint, however, if you do not, it will rust. The steel material version is very durable and will withhold a serious change in the weather.

You could always go with aluminum window hardware and that is just as durable as steel. You will also want to think about the energy and how efficient it could be. You will want to make sure that you think about all the heat that you would loose. There is some benefits to using this type of material and that is that it doesn't require much maintenance. The color of the metal is baked on and it also comes in a variety of colors and you will not have to repaint.

Keep in mind that there is also vinyl. This is an inexpensive and durable material for windows. You will find that it is great for energy saving and there is no maintained. You don't' have to paint, and you don't have to worry about any paint flaking. You will be able to get many window color choices, however, you don't ever have to worry about the flaking of paint. You will love vinyl because it makes things seem so easy, especially when it comes to maintenance.

You will also want to think about fiberglass window hardware, however, you will want to consider all of the options that you have. This will help you to make a lot of improvements to the home, however, you need to think about the pros and cons of each different kind.

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Curtain Poles - How to Do Justice to Your Home

Setting up your dream house in the most appealing manner is quite a task in hand and the curtains that you use go a long way in determining your aesthetic project. Naturally, when curtains play such a big role in this project, choosing the right curtain poles marks an even greater responsibility. Looking at the right place for the perfect stuff is therefore, very important for the buyer.

There are several things you need to consider before making a dash for the purchase of your curtain poles. The primary area of concentration would, of course be the selection of your curtains to match the colour of the room. When you are done selecting the curtains for all the rooms accordingly, you can carefully move on towards the task of filtering the probable rods or poles out of the lot.

You will come across a huge collection of curtain poles in the home improvement market. The market in the UK, for one is teeming with such variety that it is almost a Herculean task to choose between them. You will find metal poles, bay window poles, metal and wood poles with different finishes, brass poles, wrought iron poles, stainless steel poles and even curtain rails to fill you completely. Taking your pick from this range of such exquisite poles would require some careful thought process and a little ingenuity.

Depending on the colour and make of your curtains, you can zero in on your choice. The more rich and exquisite the curtains, the more worked up the poles. What's more, you can conveniently shop for your poles online and receive the stuff at your doorsteps, entirely free of any delivery charges.

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Varieties of Edge Drapery Rods

A corner drapery rod is a great accent for a variety of spaces, from concealing a pantry space or other storage or hanging a corner shower curtain, to accenting a window that is installed at an odd angle.

It can be difficult to hang curtains in the corner, but with edge drape rods and a couple of extra hands, you task can be completed in only few short minutes.

Typically, the corner rod is available for windows up to 48 inches. These drapery rods offer you ease of use, quality, and versatility when it comes to hanging window treatments. Find the corner drapery rods from the list below that fit your needs in the best way possible!

Types of Common Corner Rods for Windows:

1. Wooden Rods for Edges

These are window treatments that fit everyone's lifestyle - from simple to elegant.

2. Metal Corner Rods

From simple motifs to complicated styles and can come in decorative styles or the type of metal hardware that is hidden beneath the window coverings.

3. Plastic Corner Rods

Also known as Clear Frost, you'll love the way they disappear behind sheers or lace. Nowadays fiberglass type is replacing plastic rods.

Ready-made drapery rods are more than just ready-to-ship they are also extendable. Extendable rods are useful because you do not have to have precise measurements, and are re-usable for other windows. Ready-made curtain rods are perfect for a temporary window treatment that may only be on your window from 1-5 years. A custom curtain rod that is special ordered and custom cut for an exact window size may be a fixture in your home for 10-20 years or more. Many drapery rods come with finials and even brackets to support your curtain hardware.

If you are ordering curtain rods online, double check your measurements before you order. Edge rods take one decorating dilemma and turn it into an amazing window treatment.

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The Use of Drapery Hardware Brackets to Hold Curtain Rods

Drapery hardware brackets are very important to keep the curtain rods' stead and mounted on the wall. Poles also play a crucial role in holding the draperies. These things are essential in making an elegant window makeover. There are so many types of rods that you can choose from. They all have the capability to accentuate an old boring window. With the right choice of materials, you will surely achieve the exact window appearance that you want.

Rods can come in so many forms. They can be single, double or even triple. You can have them curved or straight. A choice of long, short or adjustable is another feature of curtain poles. Then you can have it custom-made if you are really into minor details of the makeover. And of course, the kind of material used on these poles is actually vital since this can dictate their durability. You can choose from iron, metal, wood or plastic. There are plenty of things to be considered to arrive at the right type of curtain rod to choose. Do not forget to buy caps that will support each end of the rods. There are magnetic types to prevent from slipping off the bracket.

Looking for nice curtains comes next in line. Like the curtain poles which you need to choose the right material, the kind of fabric for the draperies is also important. This will moreover, help determines the overall look of the window. Colors and designs play important roles in the makeover. Pick a color that will be best enhance your window. Stay away from neutral shades like brown, rustic, white and black. It will only create a boring aura.

Having a window makeover can be tedious on the first part. Nevertheless, once you have gathered all the materials such as drapery hardware brackets, rods, caps, curtains and other decorations. Everything will follow easily.

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Custom Drapery Hardware Basic Guide

In the old days, drapery consisted of hanging curtains on your window and that was it. What you hung it on didn't matter, as long as that they look good. Today, it's not that easy. With the trend of specialization, there are tools for most things out there that it takes an effort to keep track of them. And draperies are no exception. We now have. What is called drapery hardware? And for the free spirits out there, we have custom drapery hardware.

One thing we should remember though when shopping for draperies and its hardware is to decide whether we want them decorative or functional. When we shop, we think of whether what we're buying is cheap or expensive. However, we have to realize that as long as we go for quality, something, which may seem expensive now is actually cheap in the long run.

So let's talk about what consists of drapery hardware. First we have the curtain pole or rod. Like all the other drapery hardware, the curtain pole or rod can come in materials like wood, chrome, and plastic. This is where you attach the ringers for the curtain. So the main purpose of this hardware is for support. They can come in the form of regular rods, hinged rods and motorized rods.

You also have the finials, brackets and scones. Brackets are for supporting the rod or pole. Scones are decorative brackets and sometimes have fabrics threaded in them. As for finials, it's clear that they serve a solely decorative function.

And there you have it, drapery. Now I know that a lot of us aren't very flexible with our budget and other than worrying about whether we can afford quality, we also want to get custom drapery hardware for that personal touch. Well, we shouldn't worry because there are stores that cater to those who are on a budget and should stick to it, so no worries.

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Design Your Room with Best Glass Finials

When you wish to redesign your room with good and eye catching furniture, you should not forget to get the ultimate glass finials for you. These finials would add some light in making your room look very beautiful. There are many types of finials that you can find in the market but you should be very careful to choose the best quality so that it would last for a lifetime. There are some finials that you can find which are very cheap and you buy it without making any second thought to it. In this case, you would find that you have bought the wrong product. There are many websites where you can find it online and purchase it with the help of the different payment methods. But in this case, you too need to look at the specifications so that it suits both your pocket as well as your requirements.

Go for good design curtains:

The next thing that you need to take more interest in making your room look quite elegant is to look for good design curtains. You should make sure that you come in touch with the best Curtain Makers who would be able to stitch the perfect curtains for you. You should try to have a look at their works and designs of the curtains that were stitched by them so that you can have some idea whether it would be profitable for you to get your curtains stitched by them. There are so many new and beautiful design that you can find in the house of your friends and families. So, you can choose from the wide range of beautiful designs that would suit your room. You can also have a look at the brochure where you can find different designs for your room. You should make sure that the color of the curtain should match the color of your room as well. This would help you to get the best and the unique combination for your room. You are bound to get good remarks from your guests who would love the curtains.

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