How the Right Hardware Complements Your Custom Drapery

You likely put a lot of thought and a significant amount of money into choosing the ideal curtains or custom drapery in Dallas for your home. You chose the perfect color, fabric, pattern, and opaqueness to complement your space and reflect your personal style. The last thing you want is for a misstep in hardware choice to rob your window treatments of their true potential. Let’s discuss the importance of choosing the right hardware for your drapes and how you can do so.

Function

Drapes and some types of curtains are often made of luxurious, heavyweight fabrics, so you need to choose hardware that can stand up to the challenge of supporting them. In general, it’s best to opt for a rod that is at least one inch in diameter. Thinner rods may look cheap, and they could even bow under the weight of your custom curtains in Dallas.

Keep in mind as well that you need to have sufficient support brackets, especially if you buy a very long curtain rod. There should be a bracket at least once every 50 inches. When you’re installing the brackets, be sure they aren’t in a location that will interfere with drawing your drapes.

Materials also matter. Authentic wood curtain rods are beautiful, but they need to be turned periodically so they don’t lose their shape (drapery rods do not need to be turned due to track placement). Metal rods, on the other hand, do not require turning.

Aesthetics

Take a look at the photo that accompanies this post. We used a decorative wood rod with a heavy duty track to support the custom drapes. The result is a polished, elegant look that offers optimum functionality. To ensure that your hardware is as beautiful as it is functional, you should:

• Consider going dark. Even if your color scheme is mostly lighter hues, choosing dark hardware that matches the darkest tones in your room can really pull the space together. Alternatively, if you want your hardware to blend in rather than stand out as a design element, you might choose a color that matches the walls or the drapes.
• Choose the right finish. Whether you opt for a matte finish or something with a bit of shimmer depends on the overall look and feel of the room. A reflective surface can play with light and contribute to a brighter aesthetic, while a matte finish (especially if it is dark) may lend itself more to a formal atmosphere.
• Pick the right finials for the finishing touch. The finials on a curtain rod are the decorative element on each end. They can add a playful or dramatic touch to your space.

Without a doubt, there is a lot to consider when you’re choosing hardware to support your window treatments. Why not ask an expert for personalized assistance in outfitting your windows? They can help you choose curtains and hardware that perfectly blend style and practicality.

About the Author

Rita Tayefeh is a home décor expert who specializes in designing custom window treatments. If you would like Rita’s help to outfit your windows in a way that is both practical and aesthetically pleasing, contact her today at 214-533-0843 to schedule your complimentary consultation.