Should Curtain Rods Match Throughout The House?
We spend so much time figuring out what it takes to find the best curtains for our home but far too little time on curtain rods. They are usually just as visible as curtains and serve an aesthetic purpose as well as a functional one. Most of us are well aware of the importance of a cohesion within the decor of a home. This begs the question, should curtain rods match throughout the house?
No, curtain rods should not match throughout the house. In some situations, it could be viewed as a good idea if you are looking to create a cohesive decorative style throughout your home but this is not mandatory or expected. More often than not, the only expectation is that curtain rods within a room should match.
I will admit that it is more convenient and cost effective to purchase the same type of curtain rod throughout the house. Unless you are trying to install custom and highly priced curtain rods for a specific room like the lounge, then, it would be too costly to install the same type of rod in every room and unnecessary.
When purchasing curtain rods, it’s important to consider the fact that the type of curtains and their installation style will vary depending on the material used and the style of the curtain.
With matching curtain rods, you’d only have to find curtains compatible with that style and hooks.
However, the issue with matching curtain rods throughout the house is that you limit the type of style for each room.
Unless you are content with all rooms being limited to a specific range of colors and styling, then it shouldn’t be too much of a problem.
I’m the kind of person who prefers to change the style of my bedroom every 3 – 5 years. This includes painting the walls, changing the duvet, curtains, rugs, and other accessories. It’s almost like a room makeover and I can’t be limited by one type of curtain rod to achieve different looks.
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Types Of Curtain Rods
1. Double Rod – In the event that you want to install a curtain and an inner curtain or net, these rods are ideal. It minimizes the need to have another type of curtain rod installed on the wall for the other curtain.
2. Tension Rod – For small windows, tension rods are ideally used to hang drapes or small nets. It doesn’t require any additional material like screws or bolts to be installed. The tension from the rod is enough to hold it in place.
3. Cable or Wire Rods – These curtain rods are a bit unconventional because they are usually curved or unfixed. These are quite cheap and only require you to knock two screws onto the wall for them to fix onto.
4. Standard Rod – A simple rod without any curves or bends that comes in a series of average sizes. It is the most common rod on this list and is available in different lengths and materials.
5. Mechanical Rod – These types of curtain rods are operated mechanically and are quite expensive. This is a modern piece of equipment that minimizes the need for you to manually open and close curtains.
6. Expanding Rod – This curtain rod offers an adjustable option that allows you to resize it for different walls.
7. Wrap Around Rud – In the event that you are looking to install black out curtains, these wrap around curtain rods are perfect. They are usually u-shaped and typically wrap around the window edges.
What Is The Best Type Of Curtain Rod?
Honestly, you could never go wrong with a standard curtain rod. Because they are so simple to design and produce, it’s a lot easier to find a variety of colors, styles, textures, and fittings for these types of rods.
What I also like about a standard round curtain rod is that it can easily be viewed as modern or rustic, depending on the materials used to produce the rod.
For a modernistic look, you could opt for a standard curtain rod made of aluminum or steel. They come in different colors, such as gold, silver, bronze, or black.
If you want a more rustic or minimalistic look, you could opt for plastic or wood based curtain rods which are also available in a wide array of colors.
But, you should also take into consideration the style of the room and the needs that you have.
In some cases, a mechanical rod may be the best type of curtain rod for your home if you prize yourself in having a technologically advanced home with a lot of automation.
Tips On Choosing The Perfect Curtain Rod
Given that there are different types of curtain rods for different specifications, it’s important to understand a few things before selecting one.
Here’s a quick look at some tips that will help you to select the right curtain rod for your home or room.
- Take into consideration the weight of your curtain. Heavier curtains may require a wooden or metal curtain rod rather than a wire or plastic rod.
- If you intend on installing a curtain and net to your walls, you may need to invest in a double rod. Alternatively, place the heavier curtain onto a standard curtain rod made from wood or metal and the light curtain on a cable or wire rod.
- In the event that your windows are a custom size or the wall has custom dimensions, you may want to invest in an expanding rod.
- In small rooms that are devoid of space on either side of the windows, you may want to invest in blinds rather than a curtain rod.
- Opt for curtains that slide into the curtain rod via rings if you do not want to go through the hassle of individually clipping on hooks from the curtain onto the rod.
- The color of your curtain rod should serve as an accent to the room decor. It is preferable to use a different color or shade rod from what is used on the wall.
- Curtain rods that sit on separate brackets are far easier to maintain, remove, and even replace than those that have brackets on the rod itself.
- For cheaper rods, opt for plastic or wire rods. Otherwise, it is preferable to purchase a rod that is made of wood or metal. They are durable, do not sag over time, and last for much longer.
- Use the same curtain rods in an open plan space. The only exception is for the kitchen which may require a smaller and more compact rod for smaller windows. Every other room that isn’t within the open plan can have different curtain rods as per your requirements.
If you follow these tips, you should have no problem with selecting the right type of curtain rods for your home.
That’s a personal guarantee.
Final Thoughts
In a nutshell, it seems like there’s no burden upon you to use the same curtain rods throughout your house.
More often than not, it is advisable to use one type of curtain rod within each room.
That’s about it.
However, using the same curtain rods throughout your house is not frowned upon either and has its own set of benefits worth considering.
This brings us to the end of this article on whether or not curtain rods should match throughout the house.
I hope you enjoyed it and found it useful. If you did, then I highly recommend some of these other articles on curtains below.
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