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Curtain Poles Unlimited: Adding Value to Window Furnishings â Part 1
It used to be the case in the late 1980s that curtain fabrics took centre stage, with matching valances and fabric tiebacks either made from the same fabric, or a complementary fabric creating a co-ordinating look
The fabrics would be all frills and pleats and would be supported on a collection of tracks in plastic or metal.
Even blinds were popular in the same way, with Festoon blinds, which were a complex collection of fabric ruches, and Austrian blinds, a milder form of the Festoon blind with most of the ruching taking place at the bottom of the blind, the favourites of the time.
Poles were nowhere to be seen
Now the window furnishings landscape is completely different. Poles in metal or wood make a fashion statement of their own in a more contemporary manner, and new finishes are being invented all the time.
We could scarcely have believed 20 years ago that the market would be dominated by metal poles in stainless steel, antique brass, chrome and gun metal. Pole distributors are constantly on the lookout for ways to re-invent their product with new colours of the moment such as black chrome, dark nickel and dark steel. There are even metal poles with antique white finishes. Meanwhile black poles are making a comeback with modern finials.
They are also experimenting with new finial materials to go with metal poles, such as marble, glass, acrylic, resin, ceramic, wood, mother-of-pearl, wire with beads and granite. The ultimate contemporary pole statement at the moment must be the Acrylic pole, available with modern finials and colours such as chrome and dark nickel, and in up to 50mm diameters
Metal pole diameters are also edging larger, with 35mm being quite common now, relatively speaking. However it is still rare to see a metal corded pole, with the exception of Swish Polaris, which is showing the way for other pole suppliers.
About the Author
Curtain Poles Unlimited has over 20 years experience working with curtain poles and curtain tracks, and can help you with general or technical advice. Just call our customer service number 0800 011 4322 any time of the day or night with your curtain pole or related product query, or e-mail us from the Contact Us link, and one of our experts will respond back to you.
Derek Brown
17 Montserrat Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire,
UK - RG24 9PF
Tel: 0800 011 4322
Email: d.c.brown@ntlworld.com
URL: http://www.curtainpolesunlimited.co.uk/
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Model Power RAILJOINERS 96 metal 24 plastic NIOP |  |
0 Bid | US $5.00 | 15h 54m |
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BACHMANN HO NICKEL TRAIN TRACK SWITCH BUMPER 00501Track | |
9 Bids | US $29.00 | 16h 41m |
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BACHMANN N SCALE TRAIN TRACK 5 INCH STRAIGHT 44881 50 | |
5 Bids | US $16.38 | 17h 53m |
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BACHMANN N SCALE TRAIN TRACK 30 INCH STRAIGHT 44887 | |
4 Bids | US $21.50 | 17h 55m |
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6 Boxes of Peco SL 800 Flexi Track36 straight track | |
0 Bid | US $499.00 | 1d 4h 26m |
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HO SCALE TRAIN SET DIESEL ENGINE 8 CARS TRACK | |
1 Bid | US $9.95 | 1d 13h 16m |
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BACHMANN N SCALE TRAIN TRACK 10 INCH STRAIGHT 44882 50 | |
2 Bids | US $16.38 | 1d 13h 51m |
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Bachmann No 44815 Rails Unopened | |
0 Bid | US $4.79 | 1d 14h 9m |
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2 Pr Used ATLAS HO 4 N S Manual Customline Turnouts | |
0 Bid | US $5.95 | 1d 15h 41m |
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2 PR ATLAS HO 6 Used Manual Customline Turnouts Nice | |
0 Bid | US $7.95 | 1d 15h 46m |
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NEW BACHMANN AMTRAK ACELA N SCALE TRAIN SET 24130 | |
10 Bids | US $41.00 | 1d 15h 55m |
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Atlas HO Scale 1 3 18 Radius Sections 4 pcs 835 | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1d 16h 10m |
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Atlas 1009105 Industrial Rail NYC 3rd Ave Trolley Set | |
0 Bid | US $129.00 | 1d 17h 31m |
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Hornby DUBLO 2 rail Curves x 12 LARGE RADIUS inc Term | |
0 Bid | US $23.14 | 2d 33m |
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Hornby DUBLO 2 rail Curves x 12 inc Terminal rail | |
1 Bid | US $18.51 | 2d 36m |
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Hornby DUBLO 2 rail full straights x 8 | |
1 Bid | US $13.88 | 2d 40m |
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RAILJOINERS 96 metal 24 plastic insulating NIOP | |
0 Bid | US $5.00 | 2d 1h 57m |
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LOT OF MTH Real Track and Z 1000 Transformer NEW GREAT | |
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US $250.00 | 2d 3h 40m |
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ALCO RS 32 New York Central 8036 Horn is missing | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 2d 7h 42m |
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HO Scale Set Atlas Track Athearn Cars Control Poles | |
0 Bid | US $135.00 | 2d 8h 39m |
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Peco Packaged HO Setrack R H and L H Curved Turnouts | |
5 Bids | US $17.51 | 2d 9h 56m |
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LIONEL PREWAR 384 384T 2 4 0 STD GA STEAMER TENDER | |
0 Bid | US $550.00 | 2d 10h 12m |
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Atlas Packaged N Scale Five Various Track Sections | |
1 Bid | US $9.95 | 2d 12h 8m |
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Atlas O 3 rail O 72 Left Right Remote Switches | |
6 Bids | US $41.00 | 2d 12h 24m |
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BACHMANN N SCALE TRAIN TRACK 19 RADIUS CURVED 44884 50 | |
1 Bid | US $.01 | 2d 12h 50m |
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BACHMANN N SCALE TRAIN TRACK 1125 CURVED 44880 50 | |
1 Bid | US $.01 | 2d 13h 23m |
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EXCELLENT NICKEL SIVER HO SCALE TRACK 13 SECTIONS N R | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 2d 14h 7m |
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Nickel Plate Road 55 Ton Hopper | |
3 Bids | US $36.65 | 2d 14h 11m |
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MTH Pennsylvania Heavy Weight Pullman Passenger Lionel | |
0 Bid | US $34.99 | 2d 14h 53m |
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Golden Gate Depot SP DAYLIGHT 85HeavyWeight 234Bonus | |
0 Bid | US $114.00 | 2d 14h 57m |
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CUSTOM WEA BOWSER STEWART EXEC EMD F7A ALASKA RR 1506 | |
0 Bid | US $49.99 | 2d 15h 26m |
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HO Scale Track And more Brass and Nickle Large Lot | |
0 Bid | US $9.98 | 2d 15h 36m |
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Lionel O Scale 813 Lionel Lines Stock Car 1926 42 | |
0 Bid | US $19.99 | 2d 15h 50m |
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ATLAS HO SCALE STARTER NICKEL SILVER TRACK SET 488 NIB | |
0 Bid | US $14.99 | 2d 16h 35m |
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Peco HO Code 100 25mm Righthand Nickel Silver Turnout | |
3 Bids | US $2.06 | 2d 17h 25m |
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Peco HO Code 100 22mm Righthand Nickel Silver Turnout | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 2d 17h 31m |
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LOT OF 9 HO SCALE TURNOUTS PLUS OTHER SNAP TRACK USED | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 2d 17h 43m |
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20 Bags of Peco SL 810 Rail Joiners | |
0 Bid | US $60.00 | 3d 4h 13m |
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1953 56 AMERICAN FLYER S SCALE 759 BELL DANGER SIGNAL | |
2 Bids | US $9.99 | 3d 14h 55m |
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ho scale 2 atlas nickel rail left switches remote | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 3d 15h 19m |
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ho scale casadio 3 way switch brass rail | |
3 Bids | US $1.29 | 3d 15h 21m |
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HO Atlas Custom Line 6 LH Nickel Silver switch Used OB | |
0 Bid | US $9.95 | 3d 15h 21m |
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SHOWCASE LINE 00299 3 REMOTE CONTROL LH SWITCH | |
2 Bids | US $25.50 | 3d 15h 26m |
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Shinohara HO Scale Used Code 100 Three Way Switch | |
0 Bid | US $24.95 | 3d 16h 48m |
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Vtg HO Scale Railroad RR Lot 10 Cars Coal Box Caboose | |
0 Bid | US $7.99 | 3d 17h 41m |
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TT flexible track suitable for Tri ang TT | |
2 Bids | US $1.16 | 4d 46m |
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Wrenn TT Points Suitable for Tri ang TT 2 x 5 | |
1 Bid | US $2.77 | 4d 51m |
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Wrenn TT Crossover x 2 Suitable for Tri ang TT | |
1 Bid | US $.92 | 4d 56m |
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30 Real Trax 4 sections | |
2 Bids | US $20.50 | 4d 6h 59m |
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Atlas O 3 rail 6672 1 Nickel Plate NE 6 caboose | |
0 Bid | US $39.99 | 4d 8h 13m |
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14815 Ni Manual Switch Left R5 | |
0 Bid | US $79.99 | 4d 14h 57m |
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SHOWCASE LINE 00298 3 REMOTE CONTROL RH SWITCH | |
1 Bid | US $24.99 | 4d 16h 9m |
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Atlas HO Track Brown Ties Straight Curved Bumpers X 33 | |
0 Bid | US $9.95 | 4d 16h 11m |
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PECO CODE 100 SL 98 LARGE RADIUS Y | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 4d 16h 25m |
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PECO CODE 100 SL 96 MEDIUM RADIUS LEFT HAND | |
0 Bid | US $8.99 | 4d 16h 35m |
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MTH RAIL KING NICKEL PLATE ROAD GONDOLA W JUNK LOAD | |
0 Bid | US $24.95 | 4d 16h 41m |
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PECO CODE 100 SL 95 MEDIUM RADIUS RIGHT HAND | |
0 Bid | US $8.99 | 4d 16h 42m |
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Atlas 6070 O54 Left Hand Manual Switches 5 EX | |
2 Bids | US $1.32 | 4d 16h 46m |
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Atlas 844 HO Code 100 Rerailer Section 1 EX Box | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 4d 16h 46m |
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Atlas 6071 O54 Right Hand Manual Switches 7 EX | |
2 Bids | US $1.32 | 4d 16h 46m |
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Pair of Bachmann HO Scale NS 6 Crossovers | |
0 Bid | US $74.95 | 4d 16h 53m |
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Presidents Choice Mini Chefs Express 10th Edition | |
0 Bid | US $99.00 | 4d 16h 58m |
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HOn30 Nickel Silver 6 LH Turnout code 55 assembled BK | |
0 Bid | US $10.00 | 4d 17h 8m |
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HOn30 Nickel Silver 4 WYE Turnout code 55 assembled BK | |
0 Bid | US $10.00 | 4d 17h 12m |
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HO HOn3 Nickel Silver 6 LH Dual Gauge Turnout code 83 | |
0 Bid | US $12.00 | 4d 17h 17m |
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HO HOn3 Nickel Silver 6 RH Dual Gauge Turnout code 83 | |
0 Bid | US $12.00 | 4d 17h 20m |
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