Decorative Hardware for Window
Treatments
by Giorgina Devereaux
Decorative hardware is the perfect
way to make your window treatments go from boring to alluring.
By adding decorative curtain rods, finials, and accessories, your windows as
well as the surrounding decor will look elegant and sophisticated.
With so many options available,
finding the perfect decorative hardware for window treatments can be
overwhelming.
You can choose rods and finials, rings and tiebacks in a variety
of designs, details, sizes, and finishes.
By incorporating decorative hardware
for window treatments, you will further enhance the fabric or other window
coverings.
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 Decorative hardware and accessories
includes the following:
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Curtain
rods
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Drapery
rods
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Fabric
shade rods
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Decorative finials
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Decorative Traverse Rods
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Traverse
Rods
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Rings
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Sconces
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Tiebacks
Hardware Styles
Curtain rods, drapery rods, and fabric shade rods can be constructed from a
variety of materials. The most popular options are metals of different
finishes, as well as an assortment of wood, glass, ceramic, and resin styles.
Another aspect of window treatment hardware that offers a wide array of options
is the decorative end pieces on the end of curtain rods (also known as
finials). Popular materials for finials are metals, woods, resin, and glass.
Finials are available in different sizes and shapes, which range from geometric
shapes to elaborate and intricate carvings.
Curtain rods are available in
complementary colors and when combined with attractive finials, these decorative
curtain rods will add a beautiful design element to your home.
 Curtain/drapery/fabric rods are available in the following styles, materials,
and finishes:
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Antique
Brass
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Antique
Gold
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Bamboo
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Black
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Blown
Glass
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Brass
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Brushed
Nickel
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Ceramic
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Contemporary
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European
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Glass
Block
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Marble
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Oil
Rubbed Bronze
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Pewter
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Resin
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Rust
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Stainless Steel
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Traditional
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Turned
Wood
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Wood
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Wrought
Iron
Curtain/drapery/fabric rod finials
are available in the following styles:
 Curtain Rod Sets, Miscellaneous
Curtain Rods, Sizes, and Diameters
Curtain Rod Sets
The following rod sets are available:
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Single
Rod Set (includes 2 brackets either standard or extension and 2 finials)
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Double
Rod Set (includes 2 brackets and 2 finials on the front rod and end caps on
the back rod)
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Inside
Mount Set (includes 2 brackets with no finials)
Miscellaneous Curtain Rods
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 Telescoping Rods (these rods flex to fit the angles of a bay window, for
instance)
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Bay
Window Rods (allows you to mount your treatment in any bay window)
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Corner
Window Rods (allows for corner mounting even if the walls are not
perpendicular)
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Swing
Arm Rods (also known as Crane Rods, are a convenient way to open and close
curtains with a single motion. These rods are attached only on one side.
They are perfect for French doors)
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Track
Rods (This allows you to operate the curtains on a cord draw or wand pull
system.
Sizes
Curtain rods are available in the
following adjustable sizes:
Diameters
Curtain rods are available in the
following diameters:
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5/8”
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1”
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1 1/8”
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1 3/8”
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1 ½”
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1 ¾”
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2”
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3”
Decorative Traverse Rods and
Traverse Rods
Decorative Traverse Rods
Decorative traverse rods
function like traverse rods, but have rings instead of carriers.
The draperies
are suspended below the rod, thus allowing the rod to be visible instead of
hidden.
Decorative traverse rods can be used with all types of drapery panels,
along with valances.
Traverse Rods
Traverse rods contain carriers
with holes to suspend pleated draperies. The draperies are attached with hooks
and can be drawn open or closed through the use of cord controls that pull them
along a track. The rod is only noticeable when the draperies are opened, but
may be concealed with a top treatment, such as a valence.
You can select from one-way or
two-way rods. A one-way traverse rod allows you to move the panel in one
direction. This is ideal for sliding glass doors or for windows that meet in a
corner. A two-way traverse rod (also known as split draw) moves the panels from
the center of the window to the far left and far right.
Accessories Available to
Complement Hardware for Window Treatments
The following accessories are
available to further enhance the beauty of the hardware for curtains, drapes,
and other window treatments, such as fabric shades:
Rings: Ring top mounting of
curtains, drapes, or fabric window treatments is an attractive and sleek
alternative to traditional traversing drapery. Not only does it add that extra
decorative touch to the window treatment, but it helps tie in window treatments
with the rest of the hardware.
Rings are available in the
following materials and finishes:
 Metal Rings:
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Aged
Brass
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Aged
Copper
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Aged
Silver
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Aged
Black
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Aged
Rust
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Antique
Gold
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Black
Matte
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Chrome
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Espresso
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Oil
Rubbed Bronze
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Pewter
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Stainless
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Weathered Black
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Wrought
Iron
Wood Rings and Finishes:
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Bamboo
(available in the following finishes: Russet and Sienna)
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Wood
(available in the following colors/finishes: Antique Mahogany, Leather,
Russet, Soft White)
Sconces: Sconces are used to
replace traditional curtain rod brackets and are essentially decorative rod
mounts.
Even though most rods come with their own mounting hardware, you may
prefer sconces for a more formal look.
Not only do they add a dash of
decorative flair and are functional, but you may also use them to hold swags.
Sconces are available in the
following styles:
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Acanthus
Leaf
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Beaded
Scroll
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Rose
Garden
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Scroll
Tiebacks: Tiebacks add
elegance to a window and are a great way to keep the curtains open without the
look of a traverse rod. You can choose from tiebacks that either tie or fasten
the curtains in an open position, and are available in fabric or metal.
Metal tiebacks are available as a
post tieback or a u-bend tieback and are offered in the following styles and
finishes:
Styles
 Post Tiebacks:
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End Cap
Post
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Ball
Post
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Scroll
Post
U-Bend Tiebacks:
Finishes
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Aged
Rust
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Black
Iron
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Oil
Rubbed Bronze
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Pewter
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