Jul. 21, 2025
Unsure which curtain rod colour you should choose? Here’s a guide to help you choose the right curtain rod, whether you want to frame your room perfectly or have the curtain rod disappear in your room design.
And before you purchase a curtain rod, read this post to make sure you measured them correctly.
One of my lovely readers recently asked if I would write about curtain rods. What size, what colour, which finials? Trendy or timeless? Wood, metal, or something else?
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Curtain rods can either frame a room or they can be made to visually disappear. Generally speaking, they should be chosen with contrast in mind. Think of your curtain rods like eyeliner: they are there to frame the room and give it depth, but not to command all the attention for themselves.
Look at the dark furniture in the room when choosing a colour for your rods. In the room shown below, the beams, accent chair, and the base of the lamp relate to the espresso rod colour.
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Here again in the bedroom below, the thin, dark coloured rods are repeated in the canopy bed and the bedroom accent furniture.
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The curtain rods appear to be white in the bedroom below. This helps to make the curtain rods almost disappear in this mostly white bedroom, instead of drawing unnecessary attention to them. The curtain rods do not need to be the star of the show in this light and airy bedroom design.
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Brushed stainless rods coordinate nicely with the light fixture and grey tones in this Manhattan apartment interior.
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Brass curtain rods are a great choice for this room because they relate to all the varying gold tones in the living room decor and accessories. A darker bronze curtain rod would have also worked in this room as it coordinates with the sofa and fireplace.
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Although this room below is lovely, there is very little brass or gold in this room to relate to the curtain rod (maybe in the picture frame?). In this room, the curtain rod colour is a statement all its own. I think a brown rod would also look nice to tie in with the accent furniture.
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Hanging drapery on a track works if you want a clean look and don’t have too much space above your window. Because these are doors, they are taller and don’t leave too much space between the ceiling and the top of the window. I think this look would have been much better if the track was either painted the same colour as the ceiling or black.
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In my living room, I opted for brushed stainless rods because I already have lots of contrast with my pink colour blocking curtains and didn’t need to add more by detail by introducing black rods. My curtain rods also relate to the stainless steel legs of my white chairs.
To my eye, slim rods look better than fat ones, so I always look for drapery rods that are close to 1″ in diameter. Rarely should you go thinner than 1″ curtain rod. Often, that’s when it usually looks cheap and like you bought them from IKEA. So, just buy the 1″ rods at IKEA instead. There’s nothing wrong with buying your rods there – just get the right size!
The rods in this bedroom below would look better if they were closer to 1″ in size, and better still if they were black to coordinate with the ottoman legs and picture frames.
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Sometimes, a full-length rod is unnecessary. Below, there is a panel only on the right and it cannot be drawn closed. There’s probably a matching window (out of frame) on the left to make this asymmetrical treatment work. Notice the rod is gold, which picks up the accessories and mirrored frame. Perfect.
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I have crystal finials on my rods because they work with the glam feel of my living room, but nine times out of ten, I will choose a simple ball finial. I’m not usually looking to draw attention to the finials, although a lot depends on the way the interior is decorated and how important the window treatments are to the final look and feel of the room.
Which rods are the most timeless? Go for simple and slim, and your rods will look timeless. Go flashy, chunky, and attention-grabbing, and they’ll be as trendy as anything else in your house that can be described the same way. (Did you really think I would say anything other than “simple”?)
I always use metal over wooden rods. Little-known fact is that wooden ones have to be turned occasionally so they don’t bow, and really, do you want to add that task to your to-do list? Neither do I.
Should adjoining rooms have the same rods? It depends.
If you can see all the windows at the same time, then yes. You might even need the same drapery between rooms if your home is very open concept-like. The more obvious separation there is between rooms, though, the less you need to be concerned with coordinating rods between them.
Read more: Ask Maria: How to Transition Paint Colours in an Open Concept Home
In a house I recently decorated, we introduced brass pendants in a kitchen that adjoins the living room. The two spaces are separate enough to allow for different rods and drapery treatments, so we will install gold rods in the kitchen to repeat the colour of the pendants, and espresso rods in the living room to repeat the colours of the floor and millwork.
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If you are selecting curtain rods for your home, make sure you read this post on how to measure for a curtain rod. So many people get this part wrong, and it ruins the final effect.
I’d love to know about the drapery rods in your home. What do they relate to? Please share! I’m sure you’ll have ideas I haven’t covered here!
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We understand the variety and selection of curtain rod hardware can be overwhelming when you just need a basic curtain rod for a single window. Although simple, single curtain rods do not have to be boring. There are many decorative drapery hardware options for those buying single curtain rods.
So, where do you start? The best way to shop for single window curtain rods, if possible, is with single curtain rod sets. In the set, you’ll receive a rod, brackets, rings, and your choice of finials or endcaps. These provide the decorative look you want, whether clean and simple (endcaps) or more sophisticated (finials). Additionally, when you buy a single curtain rod and hardware set, the size and color you select will apply to all components. That way, every piece you order will fit together perfectly and will have the same gorgeous finish.
How do you know what size curtain rod to buy for your single window? First, decide on the rod’s diameter. If your ceilings are a standard 8 feet tall, a 1 ⅜ inch diameter rod usually works well. Similarly, you will want a 2 inch diameter rod for taller ceilings or wider windows. Once you know what size diameter you want, then you can start browsing curtain rods by materials. Below are some of the most popular single curtain rods and their available lengths.
Wooden curtain rods offer a timeless aesthetic appeal that can enhance any room's decor. Not only are they durable and strong, but they also provide a warm, natural look that complements various styles, from rustic to traditional.
Benefits of Wooden Curtain Rods:
Wooden curtain rods come in a variety of finishes, including mahongany, coffee, truffle, estate oak. For a more customized look, consider painted finishes in colors ranging from classic whites to bold blacks.
Before installing anything, make sure you have already received your new curtains and the necessary hardware. For those not shopping single curtain rod sets, this means for each window you’ll need:
Make sure to buy each of these hardware pieces from the same collection to ensure they all fit together. Once you have all the needed pieces, set aside a couple of hours to complete the single curtain rod installation process. Tools you will need may vary, but likely include a level, punch awl, screwdriver, and possibly a drill.
To decide how high to mount your brackets, you’ll need to measure your curtains. Do you want your curtains to touch the floor, to hang above the floor, or bunch together on the floor? Next, decide how far away from the window’s sides to mount your brackets. Go farther than you would think. This gives your windows a more lush and beautiful look. Follow the instructions in your packaging to finish installing your brackets, making sure they are perfectly level. Mark the spot in pencil before you drill: You don’t want to drill multiple holes!
Once your brackets are installed and secured, place the rings on your curtain rod, use the clips on the rings to connect your curtains, attach your finials or endcaps to the ends of the rods, and carefully place everything on the brackets.
If you are still wondering exactly how to install single curtain rod brackets, check out our blog that describes curtain rod brackets in detail.
Single curtain rods come in a variety of different colors. Whether you prefer a light and airy feel in your home, or a more dark and romantic tone, you’ll find 20+ unique finishes online to choose from. Below are some of the more popular colors for single curtain rod applications:
For a bold, classic, and timeless look, black curtain rods are always in style. This color and other shades of it match all home decor. Whether you want a charming, modern, or bold farmhouse look, black single curtain rods are some of the most popular online and in stores. Look at the other materials in your room when deciding whether you want a wooden, metal, or wrought iron curtain rod. If you use black wooden dressers and nightstands, stick with wood. If you use wrought iron accents, try wrought iron. Choose decorative finials to match your personality.
Popular in minimalist settings, cottages, and even the new farmhouse trends, a white single curtain rod is sure to complement your space without attracting too much attention. For a charming and elegant look, shop white wood curtain rods. Beautiful shades of White and Marble can be found in the Kirsch Wood Trends Collections.
If shiny is your style, you can find beautiful shades of bronze, nickel, silver, and more in the Kirsch Designer Metals Collection. While you won’t find a bronze single curtain rod or a brushed nickel single curtain rod, you will find similar colors like Brushed Bronze, Gilded Bronze, Satin Nickel and Polished Nickel. Each of the finishes in this collection provide a smooth and glossy look to match the other metallic accessories in your home. The Kirsch Designer Metals Collection features basic hardware needed to complete single curtain rod applications, as well as hardware for other more unique applications as well.
If you have unique-shaped windows, a standard single curtain rod from the hardware store won’t work. That’s why drapery hardware leaders like Kirsch have designed appropriate accessories for these types of applications. Below you’ll find information on the hardware needed to complete a single curtain rod for long windows, bay windows, corner windows, and even commercial windows.
If you can’t find a non-telescoping single curtain rod long enough for your windows, you can try a telescoping, or adjustable single curtain rod instead. These types of rods are available in the Kirsch Designer Metals Collection and come in a variety of sizes. The longest one can be adjusted to your choice between 120 to 180 inches (10 feet to 15 feet). If you need an extra-long single curtain rod, you can join two or more curtain rods together using an internal rod splice for metal and wrought iron rods or a wood pole connector screw for wooden rods. Additional supporting brackets should be placed where the rods are joined.
Creating a decorative single bay window curtain rod is often easier than finding one already put together. Using the various hardware pieces provided on our site, you will find everything you need so you can essentially create your own Kirsch single bay window white curtain rod set, or any other color you desire!
The trick to single corner curtain rods is using what we call a swivel socket. This piece connects two curtain rods together, creating a corner. It rotates from flat to 90 degrees, providing the specific angle needed for your windows. So whether you have a standard bay window, an extra large bay window, or a different type of window, you’ll find everything you need to create a corner window single curtain rod. Here are some of our swivel sockets:
For commercial settings, such as hotels, or just for those who open and close their draperies frequently, heavy duty single curtain rods should be considered. While Kirsch Architrac rods are one option, you can also choose decorative single traverse curtain rods. These rods are beautiful and functional, allowing your draperies to glide effortlessly across the track. This makes opening and closing draperies a breeze. Kirsch Estate decorative traverse rods are available in Designer Metals and Wood Trends finishes along with matching finials and endcaps.
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