How to choose the right swing arm curtain rods

All homes, whether they have classic or modern home decor, have curtains on their windows. Curtain rods can be produced out of plastic, wood, metal. Depending on how they are attached to the wall or ceiling, curtain rods can be crane and magnetic rods, spring tension and double curtain rods, traverse rods, cafe and flat valance rods, pocket rods and custom rods. The crane rod is also called the swing arm curtain rod.

What is a swing arm curtain rod?

A swing arm curtain rod is a curtain rod which is installed on the inside frame of the window or on the upper side wall of the window. Curtain rods come in pairs and are most suitable for French doors. Unlike traditional drapery rods, the swing arm curtain rod is not mounted horizontally but vertically. Moreover, the swing arm curtain rod is fixed to the wall with bracket hinges which allow the curtain rod to swing sideways 180°.

The home decor

No matter which type of curtain rod you choose, you must have it blend in with the rest of the home decor. There are many things that you should take into consideration. All the aspects of your home decor must be evaluated. The colours of the walls, the colour of the window frame, the colour of the flooring, the style of the furniture, the colours of the furniture etc. All of these are essential when choosing a curtain rod.

The type of room

The style of the swing arm will have to be adapted to this particular room in which you are going to use it. Curtain rods can be particularly chosen to meet the purpose of thist room. You can use a swing arm curtain in your bathroom, in your bedroom, on your balcony, on the living French doors or windows etc. You must adapt all components of the swing arm curtain rod to that room specifically.

The accessories

It is very important that you understand that any swing arm curtain rod is not just a rod. It includes other components which are sometimes called accessories: finials, rings, scarf holders, brackets, hinges, scones, poles etc. All of these are very important. Choose the materials that the rods and accessories are made of with care and consideration. Steel or wood poles, classic or modern finials, rings or wire rods, magnetic or standard bracket hinges are just a few aspects that you can consider.