Ideas To Make Your Curtain Poles Stand Out

category: Interior Design

Make no mistake; it’s hard to make your curtain poles stand out. The common misconception that many people hold is that you should simply just get the poles, hang the curtain from them and leave them be. This simply isn’t true. Whilst a lot of homeowners just see them as essential, staple fixtures, there’s nothing to say you can’t accessorise them to realise their potential. Here are a few suggestions to spruce up your boring curtain poles.

One suitable finish to the poles is the addition of finials. Fitting finials couldn’t be easier, as they simply slot on to the end of the pole and that’s that. These help add variety and character to your window treatments as they are available in a wide range of styles. There are finials to represent most eras of history including medieval and Victorian times, as well as more modern contemporary designs. The different influences are very easy to tell, as more modern designs tend to be made from metal or maybe glass, whereas the more olden style finials are more likely to be manufactured from wood.

If you want to accessorise the poles but not take up anymore room, then midials might be more up your street. These can be slid along the pole and tend to sit around 10cm in. Although your choice tends to be limited to square and circle designs, they are available in a wide variety of colours and the design is much more modern and up to date than finials. As a result you’re still likely to find a style that suits your room.

You could kill two birds with one stone by adding a nice pair of curtain rings or gliders. These don’t just look good, but they provide a function too. Whilst these come provided with the majority of curtain poles, they tend to lack visual appeal. As well as being a vital piece of the pole, rings and gliders can be purchased to add a nice bit of charm and character to room.

Similarly, curtain holdbacks and tiebacks are also a useful way to spruce up your curtain poles. These are particularly useful for curtains that may be slightly heavier than others. It’s a case of doing exactly what their name suggests here, as holdbacks hold a curtain back, and tiebacks tie them back. The former is usually a metal hook into which the curtain can be tucked, allowing light into the room. Tiebacks work in a similar fashion, although they tend to be pieces of material that can be tied around the curtain. As with all the other accessories, there are a wide variety of styles and designs, meaning that here’s always an accessory for your curtain poles. ...
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