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Pole style curtain rods often have a more classic interior design value than ordinary curtain rods. These are thick, wooden or metal poles on which curtains or drapes with looped tops hang. Curtain poles have an elegant look and can be used as part of an overall interior design scheme to add sophistication to your home or apartment. The following are some considerations when using poles:

Suit Poles for window size

Curtain poles come in a variety of thicknesses and lengths. These should be suited to the size of the window. A thick, bulky curtain pole will not look right on a small window (such as a kitchen, bedroom, or guest room window) and a thin pole will seem out of place on a large living room or dining room window. This stands to reason, but someone inexperienced may make the mistake of using a pole with the wrong thickness or length on a window. This is an interior design error that looks visually clumsy so avoid it.

Suit Poles to Curtain/Drape Size and Weight

You also need to suit the pole length and thickness to that of the drapes or curtains. This is both for reasons of visual balance and simply so that the pole can support the weight effectively. Heavy drapes, for instance, need poles of greater thickness or strength than thick fabric curtains of the same length. Combine weight and thickness considerations with what looks balanced from a visual standpoint and work from there.