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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.
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The most commonly
used types are extension rods and projection rods. |
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Tension rods are
spring-loaded to fit into the window sash, between the side rails. They
may be round or oval. |
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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".
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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".
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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"
(use 1" max rod size),
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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