Oversized hardware can give a small window a bigger presence, but it doesn't have to be all matchy, matchy. I took the curtain rings from my old home and paired them with this great dark rod that I didn't have rings for. The gold in the rings highlights the gold detail on the end finials.
Adding rings to a pole is also a great way to give drapes that are a little too short a bit of added length.
What can you do if your drapes are too long? Well, puddling drapes at the bottom gives them a dramatic look.
If that's not practical for your home. Other options? A lot of drapes have two rod pockets, use the lower one and take advantage of the fullness it adds at the top.
How about a bump out or bay window area. If you're not sure how to treat it, think traverse rods on the outside of the window.
I installed these tracks behind the crown molding when it was going up so the drapes frame the area and really draw your eye, and if i want they can be drawn shut for more privacy.
Just some easy ways to make your drapes and hardware work for you. I'm Mrs. fixit and it's just that simple.
