It’s true that the curtains are the most noticeable factor in a window treatment, but if the decorator has not been consistent in picking suitable elements, something in the overall image will jar. The unwise will dismiss curtain rods as negligible but they’re actually very essential to the entire picture. They are not only functional; they are also there to be decorative or to complete the desired look. There are all sorts of curtain rods. You have spring rods, magnetic rods, sash rods, etc. They can be made of brass, steel, chrome, and wood. They also come in varying diameters and lengths. With all these choices, you are sure to find the rod that will best compliment your curtains and window. Nowadays, curtain rods are not just used for windows anymore. If you want a canopy over your bed, you’ll need a curtain rod for that too. Another clever use for a curtain rod would be a make-shift head board or backrest for a bed or bed. You can hang pillows using straps or fixes from a curtain rod placed on the wall a foot or two above the bench. You can certainly come up with many more ingenious ideas to make use of curtain rods. Indeed they may not get starring roles, but curtain rods definitely play very important supporting roles.