Worked nicely for a window squeezed between cabinets on their side without enough clearance for finials on a traditional rod. I like that the extra curtain fabric can wrap around the sides so there's no space between the wall/window frame and the start of the fabric. Helpful for this very sunny window of ours to block the sun from blinding us at the kitchen table. Definitely pay attention to how large a pocket you have for the curtain you'll be using.