All Kinds of Curtain Rods Interior designer Cathy Whitlock demonstrates how to choose the hardware for hanging window treatments. She shows several types of rods and finials to create a perfect look for any windows. Because of their simplicity, unadorned wooden poles are an ideal starting point for the amateur window dresser. These rods may be covered with fabric, paint, or a decorative finish.
Larger poles look best with large rather than small windows.
Heavy fabrics such as velvet are best accommodated by large rods, while lighter weight fabrics are well suited on an iron pole, available from most discount stores. Imaginative curtain tiebacks can be created from garage sale or flea market finds, such as the door knockers Cathy used on this segment.