One of the most sought after additions to a master bedroom suite today is a bay window, as they add beauty and dimension to any room in a home. Once the construction is complete; window treatments are necessary just like any other in your home. Selecting bay window curtain poles is not necessarily a hard product to come by, but a careful choice is needed to find the proper balance of your d¥cor. Fortunately, there are enough selections in the ready-made area to fulfill most basic design needs. Due to their imposing presence this type of window creates, subtle drapery and suspension hardware are used to prevent overpowering or making the window stand out too much in the room.
There are several types of designer bay window curtain poles, but some of the most distinctive designs are made from muted or distressed brass, antique stained wood, hammered copper, and ornamental metal like rough-cut iron. Some of these are not mainstream products and take a little due diligence to find online or locally. Making a quick search online will net a few results, and will most likely require building the bay window curtain pole at the time of order. Be careful to submit exacting measurements, as special orders such as these cannot be returned or exchanged if there are issues during installation.
The most eye catching curtain poles for bay windows are the eyelet or grommet type poles as they are more pronounced and are not hidden by the drapery, the element of design is more three dimensional and has a persona of it’s own within the window dressing. It only supports the curtain panels, but lends itself in the statement of what type of design category such as modern, contemporary, traditional, colonial, or mid-century modern. The type of material used for the finials also extends the window feature and can give your window a more luxurious look and feel. Typically, the poles in this application will always be darker than your drapery to give the needed contrast to your design.
Applying a curtain pole for each bay window in the set can be pulled off if the detail is not too overwhelming. Keeping uniformity, but cutting back on ornate hardware accessories will lower the threshold on clutter or a look that is too busy. Consider using the smallest end-cap type finials, you can find that still fit your design. Make sure there is ample space between each pole, so the window dressing will not look crowded or done as an after thought. The detail of the poles should be neutral as well. The sheer amount of material and hardware will make up for the less distinct features of the designer poles.
If you are a transplant from the United Kingdom or Canada and walk into a drapery store asking for a bay curtain pole in the United States, you may get a puzzled look from the sales clerk. The product is the same, but asking for Bay window curtain rods instead of poles will get you a lot further along in your shopping for window treatments.