The Curtain Poles Guide: How to buy curtain poles

Curtain poles are one of them things most people never give much thought to until they need to buy them. Of course the extremely house proud readers will probably know more about them than one would expect but I’ve written this article in the assumption that you know relatively little about them. The following paragraphs are going to act as a buying guide which will help you find the best curtain poles for your needs. In it I have included some tips on what to look for in top quality poles, a brief guide on how to measure them and how much you should expect to pay out for them.

These poles come in various different materials; wrought iron curtain poles are great for more traditional houses and can really add character to your home. These rods are very strong and durable and will last a very long time. I know several people who’ve used the same wrought iron curtain rods for several decades believe it or not.

Wooden curtain poles are a big favourite for many people, they can blend seamlessly into any home and they look great too. Readers should bear in mind that many wood poles don’t actually look wooden at all, they can be finished in a whole manner of different colours, and you can find treated wood that looks metallic and cream finished rods that look almost like pearl. Wood is a seriously versatile material which can be made to look completely the way you want it to.

If you want to buy window curtain poles I usually recommend people by kits, because you need to buy the suitable brackets and curtain rings anyway it makes sense to try and consolidate all of those little purchases into one. You needn’t worry about having to settling for an awful looking rod for the sake of saving a few pennies on the rings and brackets they provide because you can assemble these kits using any mixture of poles rings, finials and holdbacks. The John Lewis allow you to do this and it is a superb way to ensure you get exactly what you want whilst saving money at the same time.

Obviously because it is up to each individual customer to pick and choose their favourite accessories these kits can vary in price. A single curtain pole on its own can cost you anything from $20 to $200, but if you’re just after great quality at a budget price you won’t really need to go over the $50 mark to find a really great looking top quality curtain pole.

If you’re at all interested in purchasing then you may wish to visit some of the online specialists which sell them. Home Depot and John Lewis provide really great quality products and offer excellent value for money so I’d definitely check out their websites if you have the chance. Home Depot in particular is the best place to visit if you’re looking for cheap curtain poles.
Check out this video to find out how to measure your window frames properly to find out how long your curtain pole needs to be.