Best gold curtain rod

Which gold curtain rods are best?

Gold is synonymous with elegance, and gold curtain rods add a touch of luxury to any room. A curtain rod is often an afterthought in everyday interior design, but spending time to pick out the perfect option can pay off, as that level of attention to detail will elevate your decor.

It can be tough to find the perfect gold curtain rod, especially when you aren't quite sure what you desire. If you want a simple yet classy option, the Ivilon Drapery Warm Gold Curtain Rod

What to know before you buy a gold curtain rod

Parts of a curtain rod

A standard curtain rod consists of the rod or pole itself, which is what the curtains sit on, plus the finials, which are the parts that screw onto either end of the pole to keep the curtains from slipping off. There are also the brackets that hold the rod in place on the wall. While you may already have brackets if you're replacing an old curtain rod, these won't necessarily fit or even match your new gold curtain pole.

In addition to standard curtain rods, you can also buy wraparound curtain rods. Rather than sitting in brackets with finials at either end, the pole screws into curved brackets. When screwed in place, this makes the curtain rod and brackets look like a single piece that curves at both ends and screws directly into the wall. Not only does this negate the need for finials, since there's no way the curtains can slide off the pole, it also lets you pull the curtains round to meet the wall to block out even more light.

Length and diameter

You need to choose the right size curtain rod, both in length and diameter. The curtain pole should be long enough to span your window, plus at least a couple of inches on each side. Some people prefer to take the curtains significantly wider than the window for a more dramatic look. Most curtain poles are telescoping, so you can easily adjust the length, but you'll still usually find a few sizes on sale. The diameter of your chosen curtain rod must be the right size to fit inside the eyelets, tabs or rod pockets of your curtains.

Materials

The rod part of a gold curtain rod is typically metal. This metal is unlikely to be naturally gold in color, so it will be plated with another gold-colored metal or covered in another type of gold-colored coating. The finials should ideally be metal, but some inexpensive curtain rods have coated plastic finials.

What to look for in a quality gold curtain rod

Finial design

Traditional finials are often fairly elaborate. They can be embellished with crystal or artificial jewels. However, simple, unadorned end cap finials are currently one of the most popular options, as these showy finials can look dated.

Gold hue

Gold can either be warm or bright with brassy hues. You can also opt for rose gold if you prefer. You might want to match your gold curtain rod to other gold accents in the room.