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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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Industrial Rail Pre Atlas O27 IDMU1009 Box Car Nickel Plate Road |  |
0 Bid | US $15.95 | 1h 4m |
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Lionel O Gauge 0 train bogie Gondola wagon 3 rail N K P | |
1 Bid | US $12.59 | 1h 38m |
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11 INCH RADIUS RADIUS TRAIN TRACKN SCALE 6 PCS ATLAS BRAND | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1h 38m |
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SALE Bachmann EZ Track NS Gray Roadbed 60 Degree CROSSING | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 1h 54m |
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NJ Custom Brass HO Scale RDC 3 Budd Rail Car Powered Loco | |
5 Bids | US $73.79 | 3h 4m |
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HO SCALE MODEL RAILROAD TRAINS LAYOUT LEFT RIGHT NICKEL SILVER SWITCHES TRACK | |
5 Bids | US $18.50 | 3h 16m |
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Peco HOe HOn30 HO scale narrow gauge track electrofrog switches flex NEW | |
5 Bids | US $60.66 | 3h 44m |
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O Gauge PREWAR Lionel SIX PIECE Steam Passenger SET | |
8 Bids | US $143.50 | 3h 51m |
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LIONEL PARTS STANCHIONS CARS AND ENGINES | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 4h 4m |
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HO NICKEL SILVER LEFT REMOTE SNAP SWITCH BY ATLAS | |
4 Bids | US $5.50 | 4h 15m |
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HO Scale Train Lot Huge GP38 2 Blinking Bridge Signal Bridge Signs n Track | |
6 Bids | US $15.50 | 4h 23m |
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393 Qty 8 Pieces 36 Radius Curve Track Atlas 2 Rail | |
0 Bid | US $19.99 | 4h 46m |
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LIONEL PRE WAR RARE GUN METAL SET 6504E MINT W SETBOXBOXES PAPERWORKSCARCE | |
16 Bids | US $1,516.00 | 5h 17m |
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ATLAS LOT OF HO TRACK ACCESSORIES | |
0 Bid | US $19.95 | 5h 25m |
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2 lot atlas train stuff | |
0 Bid | US $7.99 | 5h 25m |
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Atlas Nickel silver switch pair Lot 1 | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 5h 43m |
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Atlas Nickel silver switch pair Lot 2 | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 5h 43m |
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Atlas Nickel silver switch pair Lot 3 | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 5h 44m |
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Atlas Nickel silver switch pair Lot 4 | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 5h 44m |
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Atlas Nickel silver switch pair Lot 5 | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 5h 44m |
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Nickel silver switch Lot 6 | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 5h 45m |
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CUSTOM PAINTED WEATHERED ASSEMBLED BOWSER STEWART AlCO C628 DH 604 MIOB | |
1 Bid | US $99.99 | 5h 47m |
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Atlas Nickel silver switch 3 turnouts Lot 7 | |
0 Bid | US $14.99 | 5h 56m |
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Huge lot of N scale assorted track switches USED | |
3 Bids | US $24.00 | 5h 56m |
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ATLAS H O MODEL RAILROAD CODE 100 SNAP TRACK LOT OF 37 PCS NEW NICKEL SILVER | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 5h 58m |
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Shinohara Nickel silver switch Lot 8 | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 5h 58m |
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Lot of 8 36 sec Rail Craft Flex Track HO HON3 dual gauge code 70 nickel silver | |
1 Bid | US $49.95 | 5h 59m |
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Bachmann HO Scale EZ Train Track Switch Bumpers Nickel Silver w Gray Roadbed | |
11 Bids | US $27.00 | 6h 22m |
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18 PCS ATLAS 22R SNAP TRACK NICKEL PLATED RAILROAD TRACK VERY CLEAN AND NICE | |
0 Bid | US $5.99 | 7h 2m |
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Millenium Presidential Pass Tinplate Set 10 1126 1 GOLD IS WORTH MORE THAN ASK | |
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US $2,300.00 | 7h 31m |
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BACHMANN HO 131TERMINAL RERAILER CURVED TRAIN TRACKS w RAIL JOINERS UNUSED | |
0 Bid | US $1.99 | 7h 36m |
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TWELVE 12 CLASSIC TRAINS THE GOLDEN YEARS OF RAILROADING MAGAZINES L N | |
0 Bid | US $35.35 | 7h 42m |
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SIX Pair Lot Atlas HO 842 Nickel Silver Terminal Rail Joiners | |
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US $17.00 | 8h 32m |
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Peco Streamline N Gauge Code 80 SL E395 Medium Radius Right Hand Turnout | |
0 Bid | US $18.99 | 11h 13m |
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Atlas O 6060 O 54 Full Curve 3 Rail Track | |
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US $15.99 | 19h 38m |
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ATLAS TRACK O Scale Gauge 6050 Straight 10” Track 3 pcs | |
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US $12.99 | 20h 4m |
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Atlas O 6060 O 54 Full Curve 3 Rail Track 12 | |
2 Bids | US $26.99 | 20h 43m |
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NIB Bachman Thunder Valley Train Set N Scale | |
2 Bids | US $42.00 | 22h 8m |
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Atlas 36 Rail Connectors | |
0 Bid | US $9.00 | 1d 1h 48m |
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Atlas Super flex 83 track 12 pieces 36 ft | |
0 Bid | US $30.00 | 1d 2h 1m |
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HO scale Eighteen Piece Lot of Nickel Steel Rail Track | |
0 Bid | US $2.50 | 1d 3h 35m |
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HO ATLAS NS C 100 6 SWITCHES 4 PAIR USED WEATHERED RAIL | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 1d 4h 35m |
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Lionel PREWAR 226E Big 2 6 4 STEAM ENGINE | |
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US $297.00 | 1d 4h 42m |
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Three HO Scale Harvest Line Code 70 5 Switch Turnout Kits NEW | |
1 Bid | US $9.95 | 1d 5h 10m |
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Huge 72 pc N scale Atlas NICKEL SILVER trackswitch lot with | |
7 Bids | US $20.00 | 1d 5h 47m |
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Hays Wheel Stops Track Bumpers EZ Track 3 Pieces Bachmann HO scale | |
0 Bid | US $8.00 | 1d 6h 5m |
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Lionel oo gauge prewar 0017 caboose re lettered for LVRR | |
1 Bid | US $9.00 | 1d 6h 47m |
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HUGE LOT N Scale ATLAS Snap Track Bridges Piers Switches MOST Items are NEW | |
0 Bid | US $189.99 | 1d 8h 56m |
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4 ATLAS NICKEL SILVER TURNOUTS 2 6 12 LEFTS 2 4 9 RIGHTS WITH ISSUES | |
1 Bid | US $6.99 | 1d 9h 3m |
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4 Nickel Silver 148 switch track | |
0 Bid | US $20.00 | 1d 12h 47m |
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Bachmann Spectrum DCC Ready HO Cavalier Norfolk Western Passenger Train Set | |
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US $179.00 | 58m |
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Lot of 11 Peco Streamline N Scale Nickel Silver Flex track with Rail Joiners | |
10 Bids | US $36.50 | 1d 17h 24m |
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Lionel Train Set 1423W 1 1655 Engine 6654W Tender 6465 Sunoco 2257 SP CabooseNR | |
19 Bids | US $81.00 | 5h |
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HO ATLAS CUSTOM LINE 6 NS SWITCHES 4 PAIR USED | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 1d 20h 26m |
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HO SCALE HUGE LOT OF ATLAS NS TRACK SWITCHES FREIGHT CARS AND MORE | |
13 Bids | US $61.00 | 1d 20h 41m |
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MTH RAILKING O SCALE REALTRAX LAYOUT BUILDER 8 PIECE 35 TO 55 40 1023 | |
0 Bid | US $25.67 | 1d 21h 38m |
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MTH RAILKING O SCALE REALTRAX BUMPER WITH ILLUMINATED LED MARKER 40 1024 | |
0 Bid | US $11.67 | 1d 21h 38m |
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MTH RAILKING O SCALE REALTRAX 10 INSULATED STRAIGHT SECTION BLOCKS 40 1029 | |
0 Bid | US $6.67 | 1d 21h 38m |
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MTH RAILKING O SCALE OPERATING TRACK SECTION REQUIRED FOR OPERATING CARS 40 1008 | |
0 Bid | US $25.67 | 1d 21h 38m |
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HO TRAIN ATLAS 4 PACK NICKEL SILVER 1 2 of 15 RADIUS SNAP TRACK NEW MINT | |
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US $4.99 | 1d 22h 5m |
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HO E Z Track 5 Wye Turnout Bachmann | |
0 Bid | US $27.88 | 2d 2h 56m |
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HO SCALE BACHMANN 44562 EZ TRACK GRAY ROADBED REMOTE RIGHT TURNOUT | |
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US $18.00 | 2d 3h 6m |
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Bachmann N Scale Train E Z Nickel Silver Gray First Railroad Track Pack 44896 | |
6 Bids | US $77.80 | 2d 3h 46m |
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Bachmann HO Scale Train Nickel Silver Gray Turnout Digital Left 44130 | |
4 Bids | US $15.50 | 2d 3h 51m |
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LOT OF 3 ATLAS HO Code 83 Left Remote 540 | |
1 Bid | US $39.99 | 2d 4h 15m |
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Walthers Shinohara Code 83 7 Curved Turnout LH 948 8894 DCC Friendly | |
1 Bid | US $19.99 | 2d 4h 16m |
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