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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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Peco Streamline C55 Left Hand Curved Turnout w Electrofrog |  |
7 Bids | US $8.50 | 3h 19m |
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HO Gauge NICKEL SILVER TURNOUTS 11 VARIOUS TURNOUTS BY BK ENTERPRISES | |
2 Bids | US $11.05 | 3h 24m |
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6 pc Nickel Plate Track Rails 18R Radius Vintage Railroad Train Layout Accessory | |
1 Bid | US $1.34 | 3h 31m |
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Bachmann HO DCC Controlled 6 Left Hand Turnout New In Box | |
1 Bid | US $20.00 | 3h 35m |
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Bachmann HO DCC Controlled 6 Right Hand Turnout New In Box | |
4 Bids | US $27.00 | 3h 35m |
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Peco Streamline On3 Narrow Gauge Code 100 Flex Track and Switches Lot | |
13 Bids | US $154.00 | 3h 53m |
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Bachmann HO Scale EZ Train Track Switch Bumpers Nickel Silver w Gray Roadbed | |
5 Bids | US $27.00 | 6h 59m |
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Estate Find 18 Rerailer Terminal | |
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US $4.50 | 9h 7m |
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Bachmann HO Scale Train Nickel Silver Gray Turnout Digital 5 Left 44132 | |
5 Bids | US $12.50 | 10h 14m |
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Bachmann HO Scale Train Nickel Silver Gray Turnout Digital Right 44131 | |
10 Bids | US $20.51 | 10h 29m |
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Code 100 nickel silver weathered rail 99 feet | |
0 Bid | US $25.00 | 11h 46m |
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HO Scale Bachmann E Z Track System 45 Straight Track 4 Pieces | |
0 Bid | US $6.25 | 23h 53m |
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HO Scale Bachmann E Z Track System Remote Turnout Left | |
0 Bid | US $16.80 | 23h 55m |
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HO Scale Bachmann E Z Track System 18 Radius Curved Track 4 pieces | |
0 Bid | US $8.50 | 23h 57m |
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HO Scale Atlas code 100 Snap Track 9 Inch Straight Terminal Track Section | |
0 Bid | US $3.00 | 1d 33m |
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HO Scale Atlas code 100 Snap Track 9 Inch Straightl Sections | |
0 Bid | US $4.50 | 1d 35m |
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HO Scale Atlas code 100 Snap Track 18 Inch Radius Terminal Section | |
0 Bid | US $3.25 | 1d 36m |
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HO SCALE TRAINS BACHMANN E Z TRACK SYSTEM 30 DEGREE NICKEL SILVER CROSSING 44540 | |
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US $10.99 | 1d 47m |
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Atlas 532 Code 83 18 Radius HO Scale New | |
0 Bid | US $6.00 | 1d 1h 48m |
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Atlas Code 83 18 Radius 30 HO Scale Used | |
0 Bid | US $20.00 | 1d 1h 48m |
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HO SCALE MODEL RAILROAD TRAINS LAYOUT LEFT RIGHT NICKEL SILVER SWITCHES TRACK | |
5 Bids | US $16.00 | 1d 2h 30m |
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Atlas O 3 Rail Straight Track Lot of 19 Assorted Sizes Lionel MTH | |
5 Bids | US $19.50 | 1d 2h 53m |
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Atlas HO 1 2 18R Snap Track Lot of 8 Pieces Shipping Included | |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 1d 3h 47m |
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LIONEL 16307 NICKEL PLATE ROAD FLAT CAR WITH TRAILERS NEVER RUN O GAUGE LOOK | |
0 Bid | US $24.95 | 1d 4h 3m |
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Hornby Dublo N2 Tank 0 6 2 for 3 rail Southern Livery | |
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US $174.27 | 1d 5h 50m |
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Atlas O 3 Rail 10 inch Straight Track Lot of 10 Lionel MTH K Line Williams | |
10 Bids | US $30.00 | 1d 5h 58m |
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Atlas Code 100 Super Flex Track 36 Midwest Products Cork Roadbed HO Scale 5 Pcs | |
4 Bids | US $6.51 | 1d 7h 48m |
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N BACHMANN 7562 RIGHT HAND ELEC POINT 30 DEG USEDvgc | |
0 Bid | US $21.56 | 1d 8h 21m |
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Bachmann HO Scale Trail Blazer CONRAIL Santa Fe Train Set Easy Connect Track | |
2 Bids | US $26.77 | 1d 8h 21m |
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N MINITRIX 4961 LEFT HAND ELECPOINT 15 DEG USEDvgc | |
0 Bid | US $21.56 | 1d 8h 26m |
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N MINITRIX 4963 RIGHT HAND ELECPOINT 15 DEG USEDvgc | |
0 Bid | US $21.56 | 1d 8h 37m |
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HO Scale 33 Pc Nickel Silver Brass Assortment By TycoLife Like Feller Garnet | |
0 Bid | US $16.17 | 1d 9h 9m |
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2 K LINE SMOKING BAY WINDOW CABOOSE SP NICKEL PLATE ROAD MINTinBOXES NO RESERV | |
13 Bids | US $41.00 | 1d 9h 26m |
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Atlas O Gauge Trains O 54 Switch Track NEW in Box Unopened | |
1 Bid | US $44.99 | 1d 9h 47m |
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NEW – 132’ of Atlas “N” Scale 2500 Code 80 Super Flex Track 53 lengths | |
0 Bid | US $99.95 | 1d 9h 51m |
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Atlas HO NE 6 Caboose New Haven NH C 673 Assembled RTR | |
0 Bid | US $21.99 | 1d 10h 20m |
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HO NICKEL SILVER RAIL | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 1d 10h 40m |
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Bachman N Scale Thunder Valley Train Set | |
0 Bid | US $69.99 | 1d 10h 44m |
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Bachman N Scale Yard Boss Train Set NEW | |
0 Bid | US $69.99 | 1d 10h 45m |
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ATLAS HO True Track Nickel Silver Code 83 Straight Curve Roadbed Lot of 20 NIP | |
1 Bid | US $19.95 | 1d 11h 56m |
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ATLAS O 3 RAIL NICKEL SILVER CUSTOM SUPREME 60 DEGREE CROSSING 6083 NEW | |
0 Bid | US $15.00 | 1d 13h 5m |
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Lionel 6 18590 Nickel Plate Road Conventional C 420 Alco Diesel 578 | |
0 Bid | US $125.00 | 1d 13h 12m |
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Atlas Nickel Silver Rail Joiners Bulk Pack of 150 N Scale Mint New | |
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US $7.99 | 1d 21h 37m |
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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 | 2d 2h 7m |
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Industrial Rail Pre Atlas O27 IDMU1009 Box Car Nickel Plate Road | |
0 Bid | US $15.95 | 2d 5h 7m |
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Lionel O Gauge 0 train bogie Gondola wagon 3 rail N K P | |
1 Bid | US $12.66 | 2d 5h 41m |
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11 INCH RADIUS RADIUS TRAIN TRACKN SCALE 6 PCS ATLAS BRAND | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 2d 5h 41m |
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SALE Bachmann EZ Track NS Gray Roadbed 60 Degree CROSSING | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 2d 5h 57m |
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NJ Custom Brass HO Scale RDC 3 Budd Rail Car Powered Loco | |
4 Bids | US $67.00 | 2d 7h 7m |
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Peco HOe HOn30 HO scale narrow gauge track electrofrog switches flex NEW | |
3 Bids | US $56.56 | 2d 7h 47m |
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O Gauge PREWAR Lionel SIX PIECE Steam Passenger SET | |
5 Bids | US $134.99 | 2d 7h 54m |
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LIONEL PARTS STANCHIONS CARS AND ENGINES | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 2d 8h 7m |
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HO NICKEL SILVER LEFT REMOTE SNAP SWITCH BY ATLAS | |
1 Bid | US $3.80 | 2d 8h 18m |
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HO Scale Train Lot Huge GP38 2 Blinking Bridge Signal Bridge Signs n Track | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 2d 8h 26m |
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393 Qty 8 Pieces 36 Radius Curve Track Atlas 2 Rail | |
0 Bid | US $19.99 | 2d 8h 49m |
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LIONEL PRE WAR RARE GUN METAL SET 6504E MINT W SETBOXBOXES PAPERWORKSCARCE | |
15 Bids | US $1,491.00 | 2d 9h 20m |
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ATLAS LOT OF HO TRACK ACCESSORIES | |
0 Bid | US $19.95 | 2d 9h 28m |
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2 lot atlas train stuff | |
0 Bid | US $7.99 | 2d 9h 28m |
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Atlas Nickel silver switch pair Lot 1 | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 2d 9h 46m |
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Atlas Nickel silver switch pair Lot 2 | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 2d 9h 46m |
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Atlas Nickel silver switch pair Lot 3 | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 2d 9h 47m |
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Atlas Nickel silver switch pair Lot 4 | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 2d 9h 47m |
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Atlas Nickel silver switch pair Lot 5 | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 2d 9h 47m |
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Nickel silver switch Lot 6 | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 2d 9h 47m |
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CUSTOM PAINTED WEATHERED ASSEMBLED BOWSER STEWART AlCO C628 DH 604 MIOB | |
0 Bid | US $99.99 | 2d 9h 50m |
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Atlas Nickel silver switch 3 turnouts Lot 7 | |
0 Bid | US $14.99 | 2d 9h 59m |
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