A major
consideration while designing a room is deciding on curtains, curtain rods and curtain
rod finials.
Options
to pick from include their color, style, cost, type and many more features.
One can
decorate windows of their room to give it an eternal look. You must not hide your eyes while
drawing curtains off the windows.
This is
possible by accessorizing your windows with appropriate curtain rods and finials.
The
rods are basically used to support the drapes and finials are needed to ensure that the drapes
do not slip out of the two ends while drawing the curtains.
Curtain rod finials are
not just functional, but also provide a sense of style, as they give a finishing look to your windows. They have
become very common in the recent years. If you want a simple and elegant look for your room you can choose
simple ball shaped curtain finials.
There are variety of
rods and finials (sometimes also referred to as ‘curtain pole finials’) available in the market, one should
choose that has a contrasting color with the curtains and matching to bedding and wallpaper. We have highlighted
numerous different types and styles of curtain finials on this site; have a look around!
Curtain Rods and
Finials – Types
Metal curtain
rod finials are perfect for master bedroom or study room to give a mature look.
Wooden
curtain finials are used to give a traditional touch. They must match with other
furniture of the room and they are available in variety of finishes, giving you a wide range to
choose.
Glass curtain
finials come in amazing floral, painted and geometric designs. They are generally sold separately and
you always have a choice to change them with new ones. They give a classy look to your
room.
Similarly curtain rods are also available in number of
varieties namely -
brass, stainless steel, bamboo, timber and wrought iron. One must match the curtain finials with the type of rod
otherwise it might give a clumsy look to your room. To give a totally different and more professional look to your
room you can also paint your imagination on glass finials giving them a perfect finish matching to your
room.
Curtain finials are
available in variety of shapes (as discussed in the video below) but they can usually be grouped into four
basic shapes: hook, onion (ball),
swirl, and
dagger.
Curtain Finials –
Buying Considerations
Dagger shaped
finials should not be used in children rooms.
Avoid glass
finials in children rooms.
Use proper
fittings and fixtures.
Rod length
should match with length of the window.
Hooks should
be above the window pane.
Type of chosen
rod finials should match with the type of rod.
Curtains are
essentially the clothes of a room, and a room is thus incomplete without them. The importance of curtains in a
room has made curtain rods and finials a kind of essential today. To style up and highlight the windows you must
go for some classy or traditional rods and finials according to your taste. So what are waiting for? Give your
room an amazing and wonderful look now by draping your room in colors.