After selecting your Heritage Lace Ready-Made window treatment or if you sew your own, choosing the correct curtain rod is the next step in the process of creating a beautiful window treatment. |
The most commonly used types are extension rods and projection rods. |
| Tension rods are spring-loaded to fit into the window sash, between the side rails. They may be round or oval. |
| Projection rods project out into the room, away from the window frame or trim, to support the curtains. They’re a single piece of formed metal with the ends bent back to “return” to the window – the same kind that Mom used yesterday and they’re still popular today. Standard projections are 1 1/2", 2", 3" and 4". |
| Café rods are poles, supported on matching brackets attached to both sides of the window, trim or wall. They’re more ornate and capped at both ends with decorative finials. Standard diameters are 7/16", 9/16" and 13/16". |
Café rod materials and finishes include wood, antique or bright brass or painted metal, in a broad range of sizes, designs, colors and prices. Projection and café rods include brackets and instructions for installing them with simple tools.
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You can use these rods when sewing your own lace curtains or use them with Heritage Lace Ready-Made Curtains which incorporate either a 1 1/2" sewn rod pocket or decorative rod holes across the top of each curtain component. Select the rod that best matches your budget and the look you want to achieve. |
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