How a decorative pole system works
The pole is fixed to the wall or ceiling with brackets and finished with a finial at each end. The curtain is attached in one of two ways:
- Eyelet heading: metal rings are punched into the top of the fabric and slide straight along the pole, creating large, regular folds.
- Curtain rings: separate rings sit on the pole and the curtain hooks into them – handy if you wash your curtains often.
Our curtain washing and care guide explains how to look after both types.
Single or double?
A single pole carries one layer, either a sheer curtain or a lined drape. If you want daylight filtered through sheer curtains during the day and full cover in the evening, a double pole is the usual choice: sheer at the back, curtains at the front – the same idea as our double curtain systems, just on visible hardware. Bracket depth and the spacing between the rods are decided on site, depending on the window frame and the wall.
Choosing the finish
Black, antique bronze and matt metal poles suit modern and industrial interiors. Wooden poles feel warmer and go well with timber furniture. Finials range from a simple ball to more ornate shapes – small details that change the character of a room, so it is worth comparing them in your own space. We bring poles, finials and fabric samples to the free home visit and measure the windows while we are there.
Best suited for
- Living and dining rooms
- Villas with tall windows
- Pairing sheer curtains with drapes
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