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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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Atlas HO Guage Silver Super Flex Track 36 25pcs |  |
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US $95.00 | 2h 2m |
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Atlas HO Guage Silver Super Flex Track 36 20pcs | |
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Lionel Prewar Caboose No 817 Red Green Roof Repainted | |
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Lionel Gateman 45N 145 Great Condition Metal | |
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4 ATLAS 11 RADIUS SETION N SCALE SNAP TRACK | |
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Atlas 468 24 Radius True Track 12 Pieces | |
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Atlas 481 True Track Remote Right Hand Switch | |
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0 Bid | US $166.87 | 1d 14h 30m |
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Atlas Nickel Silver Model Railroad Track Starter Kit | |
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Used Flextrack Code 100 nickel silver 18 pieces HO | |
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HO SCALE ATLAS CODE 100 NICKEL SILVER FLEX TRACK 100 | |
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US $369.00 | 22d 21h 17m |
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Lot Of 47 Atlas HO Code 83 Nickel Rail Switches | |
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FELLER HO SCALE NICKEL SILVER TRACK 36 INCH CIR | |
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HUGE HO Scale Track and and accessory Lot NO RESERVE | |
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PREWAR 1680 SHELL 654 SUNOCO 1679 BABY RUTH 657 45N | |
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US $45.00 | 2d 8h 10m |
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Kato Unitrack N Gauge Standard Set K1 | |
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BACHMANN TRAIN No6 CROSSOVER WITH 2 CONTROLLERS IN BOX | |
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19 9 3 4 Radius Sections N Scale Snap Track | |
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12 19 Radius Sections N Scale Snap Track | |
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Minitrix Three Pair Turn Outs s 4961 4963 Used N | |
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US $45.00 | 3d 4h 14m |
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Atlas O 27 Southern Freight Set Item No1009001 | |
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Atlas O 27 Santa Fe Deluxe Work Train Set No1009075 | |
0 Bid | US $149.99 | 3d 7h 32m |
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Bachmann Your First Railroad Track Pack N S 44596 NIB | |
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US $79.95 | 3d 17h 50m |
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ATLAS O GAUGE 5 1 2 STRAIGHT TRACK 4PCS 1001053 X5 | |
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LIFE LIKE POWER LOC 14 pc CURVES BUMPERS HO TRAIN | |
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Lionel Complete Train Set With Box And Paper Work Mint | |
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HO Peco Switch Machine Turnout Motor Lot Switches x12 | |
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48 Pieces of 9 Straight Nickel Silver Roadbed Track NI | |
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48 Pieces of 18 Radius Nickel Silver Roadbed Track NIB | |
0 Bid | US $49.99 | 4d 7h 27m |
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HO SCALE ATLAS OPERATING TURNTABLE w MOTOR | |
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US $56.75 | 28d 4h 46m |
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Atlas 2535 N Scale Code 80 Snap Track Rail Joiners 4dz | |
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US $2.79 | 27d 18h 6m |
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N SCALE MLR DELUXE 5 PIECE TRACK LAYING TOOL SET | |
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US $36.75 | 28d 4h 46m |
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NEW Mantua 2 6 6 2 Articulated w Tender Undecorated HO | |
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US $134.99 | 7d 18h 44m |
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HO SCALE ATLAS CODE 83 NICKEL SILVER FLEX TRACK 200 | |
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US $799.00 | 28d 4h 46m |
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HO SCALE TRAINS Mantua 2 6 6 2 T Logger WTCX Green HO | |
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US $99.99 | 1d 4h 24m |
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KATO UNITRACK REMOTE TURNOUT EP 550L HO TRAIN | |
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0 Bid | US $24.99 | 5d 4h 16m |
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Atlas HO Code 100 Track Rerailer 3 pk No 844 | |
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US $8.25 | 29d 17h 30m |
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21347 Power Loc Track NS 3 Straight 4PK HO SCALE | |
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US $3.49 | 11d 2h 15m |
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Atlas HO Code 100 Track 4 Mark IV Turnout R No 282 | |
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US $16.50 | 29d 17h 28m |
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Atlas HO Code 100 Track 4 Mark IV Turnout L No 281 | |
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US $16.50 | 29d 17h 28m |
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3 G scale manual switches NO RESERVE | |
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Atlas Model RR HO Code 83 plus used track | |
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Atlas 844 Rerailer Track 3 pack Code 100 HO Scale | |
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US $6.75 | 27d 18h 6m |
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