I prefer to see an item before purchasing, however, I was having difficulty finding a sleek, modern curtain rod.   What I specifically enjoy about this rod is lack of finials.  The curtains follow the rod which curves back around toward the wall.  This simple design effectively keeps the light out when using blackout curtains.  Very sleek.  Very stylish.  Love it!  And, it couldn't have been any easier to install.  Perfect.