Versatile Rod Pocket Curtains

Every home, whether it is an apartment or a mansion, needs some form of window treatments. If you have unlimited resources, you can have all the windows covered in custom draperies of intricate styles. On the other hand, if you are the average person who has to watch expenses, you need a window treatment that is versatile and moderately priced. For homeowners and renters who move often, rod pocket curtains are a good choice.

Rod pocket curtains consist of a flat rectangle of hemmed fabric with a rod pocket at the top. The curtain is gathered on a curtain rod at the top of a window; it will be narrower or wider depending on how tightly it is gathered, so it can fit on different sizes of windows. This allows you to take your curtains from home to home using them on different sized windows.

Installation is a relatively easy DIY project. Learn how to install rod pocket panels in this Blinds.com video:

The color and fabric used to make rod pocket curtains determines their style and level of formality. Options include sheer material, satin, “faux silk”, velvet, denim, and cotton. Using more panels provides a fuller, more elegant look. If you move often, it might be a good idea to choose curtains with neutral fabric so they will go with many rooms.

You can dress up rod pocket curtains by using many of the decor rods with decorative finials on the ends or by using tiebacks, valances and other accessories. They can also be lined with thermal or blackout linings for warmth and privacy.