Double Curtain Rod - Window Dressing With A Difference

If you are furnishing your new home, or simply wish to replace those old, worn single curtain rods, then a double curtain rod is the best alternative. In case you are not too familiar with double curtain rods, they are just like standard curtain rods. The only difference between the two is that the former includes two rods, set one behind the other and held in place by wall mounted brackets on either side. Double rods for curtain offer more flexibility and versatility in that you can dress up any window in your home with decorative or layered curtains in a myriad of colors, materials, textures and styles.

As opposed to single rod curtains, dual curtain rods give curtains a visually attractive, dimensional effect, in addition to other uses. What this means is that you can use an eye-soothing light-colored thin fabric for the inner curtain, with a thicker outer curtain to match. Apart from the rich, classy look that such a combination will deliver, the outer curtain can be drawn aside to permit entry of bright yet softer light into the room through the fine inner curtain. What’s more, a dual rod curtain system provides effective insulation from the elements – sun, cold and heat in particular, not forgetting the privacy it offers.

What separates a double rod set of curtains from a single rod curtain is that the former delivers a richer and fuller appearance to window areas. Whatever may be your style of furniture and décor, you can find matching twin curtain rod systems in a variety of colors, designs and styles. With a range that extends from simple, basic styles to those elegant and decorative, finding a double rod set that matches your décor is easy. As this curtain rod system is designed to hang curtains made of thick fabric, it is made of sturdy, durable metal of varied colors, styles and finishes.

Before you shop for curtain rod options, make sure to measure the area where your brackets will be fixed and mark their positions with a pencil. In general, brackets are fixed approximately 4 inches from the top of the window and 2 inches from each side of the window. However, if you prefer a higher and wider curtain display, you may add a few inches more to the measurements suggested above for the bracket positions.

Besides dressing up windows anywhere around the home, double shower curtain rods are great for spicing up bathrooms, too. These rods are practical as the outer curtain can be of plastic to prevent water from splashing out of the bathing area or tub, while the inner fabric curtain may be decorative in design. Double curtain rods can also give offices an unconventional, new look that staff and clients will surely appreciate.

Installation of double rod sets is easy as they come with convenient and simple to follow instructions to do the job yourself. If you have irregular-sized windows that do not match the standard, small, medium and large curtain rod sizes offered by furniture stores, they can be cut to the specifications you provide. 

What is nice about a double curtain rod is that you can mix and match many different colors and designs for the two curtains, creating eye-pleasing effects each time. You can even have different combinations to match your wall colors, too. 

To view the extensive range of double rods for curtains, visit reputable furniture or home improvement stores online or a good furniture store near you. These products are relatively inexpensive, and you are more than likely to find the one you want that fits your budget.