Modern
Check out the newest modern designs from Umbra, a well-known window design and accessories powerhouse.
Traditional
If you lean towards traditional style, you will like these curtain rods and accessories from Bali Window Co., an industry leader in all things window.
Contemporary
Try these contemporary styles that will enhance the beauty of your home and will continue to stay relevant for years to come.
Timeless
You may like these curtain rods and accessories from Kenney, a company that has been making your house a home for over 100 years.
Fast Fit Easy Install™ is a program from Kenney that will allow you to easily transform your room without ton of extra effort. All the hardware you will need – brackets & nails – comes included with the rod purchase.
Fast Fit No Tool™ program does not even require you to use a drill or hammer – the rod will be installed inside your window frame with a simple turn and twist.
A classic approach to hanging drapes of all weight variances. Lightweight to heavyweight curtains can be used. Great for spaces such as living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms.
Designed for layering window treatments. To layer, place heavier decorative curtains on the front rod and add sheer curtain on the back rod. Great for windows in bedrooms, living room and dining room.
Aids in pulling fabric along the rod to create a pleated look. Cord-free design helps to create a safer environment in home with pets and young children. The rod can be used to adjust to right closing, left closing or center closing. Ideal use with light to heavyweight curtains.
Ideal for keeping out light. Pairs well with blackout curtains. Great for saving energy, blocking light and reducing noise. Optimal for kitchens, bedrooms, dining rooms and living rooms, offices, media rooms and nurseries.
Tension Rod
No tools required to set up. Easy installation with no drilling and no damage to walls. Tension rods are ideal for light to medium weight curtains in your kitchen, bedroom and living room. Perfect for dorm solutions or when window dimensions vary through the house.
Bay Window Rod
This rod is a combination of 3 rods that allows you to fit 3 windows with angles extending out beyond an exterior wall.
Cafe Rod
Cafe curtain rods are lightweight rods made of metal or plastic that are usually paired to café curtains to give your room that adorable Parisian cafe vibe. They attach to the wall with two small brackets, one on each side of the window.
Outdoor Rods
These rods help you hang your outdoor patio or gazebo curtains. If you’re hanging sheer lightweight curtains, you may be able to use a simple tension rod. If you’re hanging heavier curtains, you can use a single rod and mount it into the wood patio support beams. Ideally, look for rust-resistant rods marked for outdoor as well as indoor use, that will survive sunshine as well as any inclement weather.
Small window solutions
For small odd shaped windows such as bathroom, kitchen, basement windows, you can choose between flat rods, magnetic rods, cafe rods, or sash rods.
Extra large window
Tall extra wide, or often both, this window type usually needs much heavier rod with extra support since curtain weight will be substantial. Choose rods larger than 1” in diameter and follow manufacturer recommendations showing how much weight a rod will support.
Patio Doors
Use heavy duty rods (usually 1 and ¼ “ in diameter or larger) with extra support bracket in the middle to prevent sagging. We offer several stylish longer lengths options at JCPenney.
French Doors
There are a couple of options for the French door coverage. You can use an extra wide rod and curtain to cover the entire window run, including double sets of doors if needed. Alternatively, you can also use sash rods which are installed at the top and at the bottom of the window with the curtain stretched in between. Sash rods are secured to the door, so the curtains move with the door when it is opened or closed.
Metal Doors
Magnetic Rods allow you to install curtains on metal doors and windows without needing to drill.
Rod Diameter & Clip Rings
If you decide to use clip rings to hang your curtains, you will need to find a correct diameter size of the clip ring to purchase with your rod, as well as match the styling and finish to your liking.
Proportion is key here, as too large of a ring will look odd on a rod and leave the curtain top drooping, while too small of a diameter will catch on the rod not allowing you to open or close your curtain freely.
A simple rule to follow is to choose a clip ring with a diameter that is about ½ of an inch larger than the diameter of your rod. Most retailers and manufacturers clearly indicate ring size = the inside diameter of the ring in the product description:
• Size: 1¼" inside ring diameter
So, if you plan to buy a 1 inch diameter rod, buy a ring that has the inside diameter of 1 and ½ inches to ensure the best fit and appearance.
How many clip rings will I need?
Now let’s talk about how many clip rings you will need so the curtain hangs nicely. There are 2 good estimates to use:
• Distance between rings: generally, a clip ring should be placed about every 4-6 inches depending on the fabric weight. Heavier fabrics, like velvet, may need a bit more support. Sheer fabrics will require less.
• An alternate approach is the weight estimate: each curtain clip ring can support up to 3 pounds of curtain weight. The standard set of 7 clip rings can hold up to 21 pounds of curtain weight and should be sufficient for most common curtain panels.
Selecting the right color and rod finish for your room will complement the overall look and design style you want to achieve.
White/Light Colors - If your wall colors are light and airy with a similar white or light furniture, and sheer or lighter colored curtains, a white curtain rod will blend in nicely.
Black - If your room style is more traditional with darker furniture and darker curtain materials, a black rod will tie in nicely with your existing furnishings.
Gold /Brass - Gold tones and accents in soft home furnishings, such as bedroom bedding and curtain panels or living room pillows and throws, will be complemented with gold/brass curtain rods that will pick up the color and brighten the room. Gold rods can also be a statement on its own when combined with neutral monolithic colors, like this grey/gold combination in our photo.
Bronze - Rich warm tones of bronze make it a tried-and-true classic addition for just about any interior style other than modern.
Oil rubbed bronze finish is a variation on bronze that simulates aging, with the colors that range from a rich chocolate brown to copper greens.
Wood - Wood rods come in light to dark stained finishes or they can be painted. These rods work well with many decor styles. A light or natural wood rod will work with farmhouse, Scandinavian or modern décor styles. Black painted rods will look sharp with the modern decor. A bamboo finish will complement tropical styles, while rich deep wood colors will enhance a traditional home setting.
Greys – Silver, Nickel (Polished & Satin), Gunmetal & Pewter - Grey and neutral tones have become very popular in the interior design trends in the last few years. You can easily choose a complementary rod in the same color family by matching the rod color to the metal already present in the room. Think about your light fixtures or door and cabinetry handles, as well as any furniture with metal details.
If we look on the continuum of finishes from bright to dull, polished nickel is similar to the stainless steel appliances – bright and shiny. Satin nickel is light-colored but with much lower sheen. Gunmetal finish is a darker silver gray finish with blueish undertones. Pewter finish is dark and dull and maybe referred to as antique nickel.
Holdbacks are U-shaped metal or wood fixtures where the panel fits into the U.
Curtain tiebacks are decorative fabric strips or cords that loop around the curtain to hold panels open while creating a polished draped line.
• Glam: Try adding glass finials for a luxe, glam style.
• Traditional: Rounded wood or wood-looking finials complement this look.
• Modern: Look for clean geometric lines with unique accents.
• Contemporary: this style is known for softened lines, neutral palette and basic clean shapes that will stay relevant for years to come.