• By Nicole
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  • Dec. 30. 2015

When it comes to dressing your windows, most people end up focusing on the drapes and curtains. Drapery hardware, often overlooked, is equally important. People fail to give due attention this crucial aspect. This can mar the final look because it is a vital element that gives the finishing touch.

Drapery hardware collectively comprises of rods, finials, rings, brackets, tiebacks, etc. Metal and wood are the most commonly used components for such hardware and are available in a plethora of colors and finishes with each lending a different look. With metals you can choose from cast or wrought iron, aluminum, chrome, brass or bronze while wood comes in varied looks starting from natural blond to dark espresso. However, your choice of drapery hardware would largely depend upon the interior décor of the room. Cast or wrought iron, brushed nickel or chrome finishes would go well with contemporary homes while spaces with a traditional settings would look good with wooden or brass drapery hardware. Get in touch with Nicole Draperies for various options in drapery hardware.

Drapery Rods

These are perhaps the most significant of all drapery hardware. They are fixed to the top of the window. Type and diameter of drapery rods, would largely depend on the sort of drapery you are planning to hang. Traverse rods are controlled with the help of a cord and can be used along with a decorative rod for a combination of heavy and sheer drapes. Combination rods used one single set of brackets to hold two or more rods. This works well if you are decided on a layered look with varying textures and weights. Decorative rods look good and enhance visual appeal. Some other types of rods include swing arm, steel cable rods, tension rods and café rods.

Finials

These are attached at the ends of curtain rods as an adornment. Available in numerous options to match any kind of drapery rod, they come in various materials like glass, wood, rattan, resin, metal and bamboo. Free professional consultation from Nicole Draperies shall help you decide the best finials for your drapes in your home in Toronto.

Drapery Rings

Rings are usually clipped or sewn to drapery panels that enable them to slide easily over the rods. Ensure that the rings you choose have large circumferences to enable free and uninhibited movement over the rods. A sizeable array of finishes is there to complement different drapes, rods and finials.

Brackets

These work as support to rods that are mounted on the wall. Brackets are fixed at the ends of the rods as well as in the middle to avoid sagging of drapes and uniform spread of the weight of the drapes across the entire length of the rod. Professional advice from experts at Nicole Draperies shall help you decide about brackets for your drapes.

Tiebacks

These are U-shaped or straight pegs with attractive finials used to hold the drapes back when they are open. These are also available in numerous designs and finishes to match various interiors.

With expert tips you can look forward to dressing up your windows with the finest drapes along with appropriate hardware.