Visible Or Invisible Curtain Rods? Discover The Basics Of Each

By Author: Lauren Beauchamp
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With winter approaching, you may decide that you want to redecorate your home or just simply switch it up for the new season. However, when it comes to redecorating, your budget is the ultimate factor. You may only be able to afford to change one thing in your room. When you have a limited budget and are looking for a design pick me up, an affordable transformer is switching out your curtain rods. By changing the curtain rods in your room, you’ll be able to make a reasonably priced transformation.


Once you decide that you want to change the curtain rods in your home, it’s important to decide whether you want visible or invisible curtain rods. Despite the name, its important to note that invisible curtain rods, are still visible in a sense; you won’t have your curtains simply floating in thin air. The term “invisible curtain rods” means that the curtain rods are close to completely covered when the curtains or draperies aren’t open. Regardless of your selection between invisible curtain rods or visible curtain rods, the rod still needs to match the room’s décor in order to avoid a design ...
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Now when it comes to selecting either a visible or invisible curtain rod, it’s important to note that in addition to your design preference, it depends on your present window treatment. If you don’t plan on switching out your window treatment when you purchase a new curtain rod, you need to evaluate if they will work or not. Some window treatments aredesigned for placement on invisible curtain rods only.


So how exactly do you know which type of curtain rods to use? It’s simple once you take a close look at them. Planning on using pleated drapes? Simply clip on with curtain rings and hang onto an invisible curtain rod and stay away from the visible curtain rod option. Now that you know which type of curtains to use with invisible curtain rods, how do you know what exactly to use for visible curtain rods? When it comes to visible curtain rods, pretty much any other drape and curtain styles, other than pleated, work perfectly on these rods. The best advantage of using a visible curtain rod is the ability to really transform a room while showcasing your own tastes and style. Visible curtain rods come in a multitude of colors as well as materials. You may be able to select a curtain rod that matches the material of your furniture or even a brightly colored rod that goes with the wallpaper in your room. When it comes to design, a visible curtain rod over powers the benefits of an invisible curtain rod.


Next time when you decide you want to spruce up your living space, simply purchase a new curtain rod – clip your curtains on the rod with curtain rings and marvel at the way it completely changes the atmosphere of your room. You’ll be impressed at this affordable and instant change.

Lauren Beauchamp is a freelance copywriter working with The Curtain Rod Store to offer guidance on choosing between visible or invisible curtain rods. For more information on the different types of available bay window curtain rods and curtain rings, visit our website.