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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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HO TRAIN ATLAS 4 PACK NICKEL SILVER 1 2 of 15 RADIUS SNAP TRACK NEW MINT |  |
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US $4.99 | 8h 33m |
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Atlas 305 turntable includes Atlas 304 motor drive unit | |
0 Bid | US $19.99 | 10h 6m |
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Industrial Rail Pre Atlas O27 IDMU1009 Box Car Nickel Plate Road | |
0 Bid | US $15.95 | 11h 33m |
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Lionel O Gauge 0 train bogie Gondola wagon 3 rail N K P | |
1 Bid | US $12.59 | 12h 7m |
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11 INCH RADIUS RADIUS TRAIN TRACKN SCALE 6 PCS ATLAS BRAND | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 12h 7m |
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SALE Bachmann EZ Track NS Gray Roadbed 60 Degree CROSSING | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 12h 24m |
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NJ Custom Brass HO Scale RDC 3 Budd Rail Car Powered Loco | |
5 Bids | US $73.79 | 13h 33m |
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HO SCALE MODEL RAILROAD TRAINS LAYOUT LEFT RIGHT NICKEL SILVER SWITCHES TRACK | |
5 Bids | US $18.50 | 13h 46m |
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Peco HOe HOn30 HO scale narrow gauge track electrofrog switches flex NEW | |
3 Bids | US $56.56 | 14h 14m |
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O Gauge PREWAR Lionel SIX PIECE Steam Passenger SET | |
6 Bids | US $137.49 | 14h 21m |
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LIONEL PARTS STANCHIONS CARS AND ENGINES | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 14h 34m |
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HO NICKEL SILVER LEFT REMOTE SNAP SWITCH BY ATLAS | |
2 Bids | US $4.25 | 14h 45m |
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HO Scale Train Lot Huge GP38 2 Blinking Bridge Signal Bridge Signs n Track | |
6 Bids | US $15.50 | 14h 53m |
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393 Qty 8 Pieces 36 Radius Curve Track Atlas 2 Rail | |
0 Bid | US $19.99 | 15h 15m |
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LIONEL PRE WAR RARE GUN METAL SET 6504E MINT W SETBOXBOXES PAPERWORKSCARCE | |
16 Bids | US $1,516.00 | 15h 46m |
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ATLAS LOT OF HO TRACK ACCESSORIES | |
0 Bid | US $19.95 | 15h 54m |
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2 lot atlas train stuff | |
0 Bid | US $7.99 | 15h 55m |
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Atlas Nickel silver switch pair Lot 1 | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 16h 12m |
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Atlas Nickel silver switch pair Lot 2 | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 16h 13m |
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Atlas Nickel silver switch pair Lot 3 | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 16h 13m |
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Atlas Nickel silver switch pair Lot 4 | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 16h 13m |
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Atlas Nickel silver switch pair Lot 5 | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 16h 14m |
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Nickel silver switch Lot 6 | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 16h 14m |
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CUSTOM PAINTED WEATHERED ASSEMBLED BOWSER STEWART AlCO C628 DH 604 MIOB | |
1 Bid | US $99.99 | 16h 16m |
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Atlas Nickel silver switch 3 turnouts Lot 7 | |
0 Bid | US $14.99 | 16h 25m |
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Huge lot of N scale assorted track switches USED | |
3 Bids | US $24.00 | 16h 26m |
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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 | 16h 27m |
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Shinohara Nickel silver switch Lot 8 | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 16h 27m |
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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 | 16h 29m |
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Bachmann HO Scale EZ Train Track Switch Bumpers Nickel Silver w Gray Roadbed | |
11 Bids | US $27.00 | 16h 51m |
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18 PCS ATLAS 22R SNAP TRACK NICKEL PLATED RAILROAD TRACK VERY CLEAN AND NICE | |
0 Bid | US $5.99 | 17h 32m |
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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 | 18h |
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BACHMANN HO 131TERMINAL RERAILER CURVED TRAIN TRACKS w RAIL JOINERS UNUSED | |
0 Bid | US $1.99 | 18h 6m |
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TWELVE 12 CLASSIC TRAINS THE GOLDEN YEARS OF RAILROADING MAGAZINES L N | |
0 Bid | US $35.35 | 18h 11m |
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SIX Pair Lot Atlas HO 842 Nickel Silver Terminal Rail Joiners | |
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US $17.00 | 19h 1m |
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Peco Streamline N Gauge Code 80 SL E395 Medium Radius Right Hand Turnout | |
0 Bid | US $18.99 | 21h 42m |
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Atlas O 6060 O 54 Full Curve 3 Rail Track | |
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US $15.99 | 1d 6h 7m |
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ATLAS TRACK O Scale Gauge 6050 Straight 10” Track 3 pcs | |
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US $12.99 | 1d 6h 33m |
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Atlas O 6060 O 54 Full Curve 3 Rail Track 12 | |
2 Bids | US $26.99 | 1d 7h 12m |
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NIB Bachman Thunder Valley Train Set N Scale | |
2 Bids | US $42.00 | 1d 8h 38m |
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Atlas 36 Rail Connectors | |
0 Bid | US $9.00 | 1d 12h 17m |
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Atlas Super flex 83 track 12 pieces 36 ft | |
0 Bid | US $30.00 | 1d 12h 30m |
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HO scale Eighteen Piece Lot of Nickel Steel Rail Track | |
0 Bid | US $2.50 | 1d 14h 4m |
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HO ATLAS NS C 100 6 SWITCHES 4 PAIR USED WEATHERED RAIL | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 1d 15h 4m |
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Lionel PREWAR 226E Big 2 6 4 STEAM ENGINE | |
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US $297.00 | 1d 15h 12m |
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Three HO Scale Harvest Line Code 70 5 Switch Turnout Kits NEW | |
1 Bid | US $9.95 | 1d 15h 39m |
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Huge 72 pc N scale Atlas NICKEL SILVER trackswitch lot with | |
7 Bids | US $20.00 | 1d 16h 16m |
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Hays Wheel Stops Track Bumpers EZ Track 3 Pieces Bachmann HO scale | |
0 Bid | US $8.00 | 1d 16h 34m |
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Lionel oo gauge prewar 0017 caboose re lettered for LVRR | |
1 Bid | US $9.00 | 1d 17h 16m |
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HUGE LOT N Scale ATLAS Snap Track Bridges Piers Switches MOST Items are NEW | |
0 Bid | US $189.99 | 1d 19h 25m |
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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 19h 32m |
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4 Nickel Silver 148 switch track | |
0 Bid | US $20.00 | 1d 23h 16m |
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Bachmann Spectrum DCC Ready HO Cavalier Norfolk Western Passenger Train Set | |
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US $179.00 | 11h 27m |
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Lot of 11 Peco Streamline N Scale Nickel Silver Flex track with Rail Joiners | |
7 Bids | US $15.00 | 2d 3h 54m |
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HO ATLAS CUSTOM LINE 6 NS SWITCHES 4 PAIR USED | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 2d 6h 55m |
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HO SCALE HUGE LOT OF ATLAS NS TRACK SWITCHES FREIGHT CARS AND MORE | |
10 Bids | US $49.50 | 2d 7h 10m |
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Lionel Train Set 1423W 1 1655 Engine 6654W Tender 6465 Sunoco 2257 SP CabooseNR | |
17 Bids | US $75.66 | 15h 29m |
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BACHMANN SPECTRUM HO AMTRAK ACELA TRAIN SET DCC READY 01202 | |
0 Bid | US $199.00 | 2h 24m |
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MTH RAILKING O SCALE REALTRAX LAYOUT BUILDER 8 PIECE 35 TO 55 40 1023 | |
0 Bid | US $25.67 | 2d 8h 8m |
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MTH RAILKING O SCALE REALTRAX BUMPER WITH ILLUMINATED LED MARKER 40 1024 | |
0 Bid | US $11.67 | 2d 8h 8m |
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MTH RAILKING O SCALE REALTRAX 10 INSULATED STRAIGHT SECTION BLOCKS 40 1029 | |
0 Bid | US $6.67 | 2d 8h 8m |
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MTH RAILKING O SCALE OPERATING TRACK SECTION REQUIRED FOR OPERATING CARS 40 1008 | |
0 Bid | US $25.67 | 2d 8h 8m |
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HO E Z Track 5 Wye Turnout Bachmann | |
0 Bid | US $27.88 | 2d 13h 25m |
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HO SCALE BACHMANN 44562 EZ TRACK GRAY ROADBED REMOTE RIGHT TURNOUT | |
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US $18.00 | 2d 13h 35m |
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Bachmann N Scale Train E Z Nickel Silver Gray First Railroad Track Pack 44896 | |
6 Bids | US $77.80 | 2d 14h 16m |
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Bachmann HO Scale Train Nickel Silver Gray Turnout Digital Left 44130 | |
4 Bids | US $15.50 | 2d 14h 21m |
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