Who said you have to pay a lot for window hardware? Not me, as a matter of fact the majority of my curtains rods are actually unfinished dowel rods that I have purchased at Home Depot. I have found dowel rods up to 12 foot long at a locally owned hardware store. With a handy can of spray, be it white or brown, you can achieve a decorative rod for a whole lot less.
The brackets and finials can be purchased at Hobby Lobby. When catching them on sale or using their 40% off coupon, you can recieve additional savings.
The hardware in my kitchen window came from Goodwill for $2. It was way too long but just removing the finial cut off the access length and I had a really nice rod. If you're a garage saler like me, you can also find them there. Even if I don't need them right then, if the price is right, I get them. Just use that spray paint to match up the decor!
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Dowel rod w/brackets and finials from Hobby Lobby
Stained with varnish, not spray painted |
Don't go too skimpy on the diameter of the pole. Your window treatment will look better if you have the right hardware especially if you have draperies to the floor. A good size pole and finials will make any curtain or drapery look better.
So what have we learned today? Hang those curtains a little higher and use rods with a little substance to them. What tips do you have for window treatments?
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