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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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4 Bids | US $22.50 | 2h 44m |
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HO Scale Life Like Power Loc Nickel Silver 22 Radius Curved Roadbed Track | |
0 Bid | US $6.95 | 8h 31m |
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HO Scale Life Like Power Loc Gray Roadbed 3 inch Straight Track Nickel Silver | |
0 Bid | US $3.75 | 8h 38m |
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N Scale Train Track Code 80 Nickel Silver 90 Degree Crossing New | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 9h 3m |
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N Scale Terminal Rerailer Track Curved 9 3 4 Radius Code 80 Nickel Silver New | |
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0 Bid | US $55.00 | 12h 52m |
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Vintage Lionel Heavy Iron Rio Grande Train Set W Smoke Lights LOOK | |
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US $11.99 | 1d 2h 45m |
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ATLAS O GAUGE SCALE TWO RAIL REMOTE CONTROL LEFT AND RIGHT SWITCHES 6021 6022 | |
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OLD AND VINTAGE LIONEL 2657 RED TINPLATE CABOOSE WITH NICKEL JOURNELS NICE ONE | |
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American Flyer 342 Switcher NPR Cast Metal Tender Shell OK for 343 346 S Scale | |
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Bachmann N Scale Train E Z Nickel Silver Gray First Railroad Track Pack 44896 | |
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Bachmann HO Scale Train Nickel Silver Gray Turnout Digital Left 44130 | |
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6 pc Nickel Plate Track Rails 18R Radius Vintage Railroad Train Layout Accessory | |
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Bachmann HO DCC Controlled 6 Left Hand Turnout New In Box | |
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Bachmann HO DCC Controlled 6 Right Hand Turnout New In Box | |
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Estate Find 18 Rerailer Terminal | |
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Bachmann HO Scale Train Nickel Silver Gray Turnout Digital 5 Left 44132 | |
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Bachmann HO Scale Train Nickel Silver Gray Turnout Digital Right 44131 | |
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HO Scale Bachmann E Z Track System 45 Straight Track 4 Pieces | |
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HO Scale Bachmann E Z Track System Remote Turnout Left | |
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HO Scale Bachmann E Z Track System 18 Radius Curved Track 4 pieces | |
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HO Scale Atlas code 100 Snap Track 9 Inch Straightl Sections | |
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HO Scale Atlas code 100 Snap Track 18 Inch Radius Terminal Section | |
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Atlas HO 1 2 18R Snap Track Lot of 8 Pieces Shipping Included | |
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HO Scale 33 Pc Nickel Silver Brass Assortment By TycoLife Like Feller Garnet | |
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NEW – 132’ of Atlas “N” Scale 2500 Code 80 Super Flex Track 53 lengths | |
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0 Bid | US $21.99 | 3d 12h 21m |
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Atlas N Scale Straight Track Sections 30 | |
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Bachman N Scale Thunder Valley Train Set | |
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0 Bid | US $19.95 | 3d 13h 57m |
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ATLAS O 3 RAIL NICKEL SILVER CUSTOM SUPREME 60 DEGREE CROSSING 6083 NEW | |
0 Bid | US $15.00 | 3d 15h 6m |
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Kato 20210 N Scale Unitrack Double Crossover Track | |
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US $51.35 | 9d 10h 10m |
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US $2.95 | 16d 23h 19m |
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HO Scale Code 100 Nickel Silver Flex Track | |
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Atlas Nickel Silver Rail Joiners Bulk Pack of 150 N Scale Mint New | |
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US $7.99 | 3d 23h 39m |
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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 | 4d 4h 8m |
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