Wood Curtain Rod

A wood curtain rod can be a magnificent piece of work; but the quality often depends on where you get it, if it is machine made or handmade, and what kind of wood was used in its manufacture. Other important issues are also vital to take into account when deciding on your curtain rod. Do you want a simple new rod, obtainable from a local store or flee market? Or do you want a classic antique piece where you may have to go to an antique store to get it? Also what kind of finish should it have, is it carved or is it smooth, is it varnished or is it finely finished with bees wax.

To many people this may only be a piece of wood on which to hang a curtain at home, but if you are a person who likes details and looks to get things done right, you will appreciate the little extra effort to get exactly what you had in mind for each room in your home. A wood curtain rod can be a beautiful piece of work, even if it was made just last month. You can buy a rod which resembles the branches of a tree and where the finishes resemble the leaves of a grape vine with small bunches of grapes distributed evenly as it moves slowly down the wall.

Even modern wood rods may be made to look antique or they can be given the shabby chic treatment so they look vintage and classic. Whatever you chose to do with them make sure you do the same with the finishes and do it at the same time with the same paint. Changing materials may change the final tone and render the pieces different in their essence.

Many pieces are made by woodworkers with their own lathes and transformed into beauties. For a person who knows how to use these tools, there is no difficulty in making rods of any size with any type of wood. The same thing goes for the finishes that you have chosen. With a lathe they can be rounded or squared or basically any combination of shapes you want. Rods made of hard exotic woods like mahogany are very nice, they may be a little expensive but they sure look good and they will last a long time too.

But with any material you decide to use in your home, harmony between all the parts is the most important feature to take into account. The furniture, the curtains, the walls all must match and look good together. It does not matter if everything is different and comes from a different supplier or is made from a different material; as long as they look good together you will have decorated the room with taste and harmony.

It is you who lives in your house, and so you who must ultimately select the best wood curtain rod for your style and budget. Take your time and chose the decorative items you want slowly, you will soon see a picture of the room in your mind and all you have to do is follow the picture.