Dozee Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 I'm having curtains made and need a thin rod and ends to hold the bottom of the curtains close to the sides any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Brooks Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Dozee said: I'm having curtains made and need a thin rod and ends to hold the bottom of the curtains close to the sides any suggestions? Brass fiddle rail and fittings, no doubt at great expense from chandlers. Like this https://www.houseofbrass.co.uk/pole-rail-systems/gallery-fiddle-rails Edited October 21, 2021 by Tony Brooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 19 minutes ago, Tony Brooks said: Brass fiddle rail and fittings, no doubt at great expense from chandlers. Like this https://www.houseofbrass.co.uk/pole-rail-systems/gallery-fiddle-rails Or What my mum would have used Amazon.co.uk : curtain wire and hooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Brooks Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 11 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said: Or What my mum would have used Amazon.co.uk : curtain wire and hooks Or that at the bottom and Swish curtain runners at the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozee Posted October 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 I had no idea what their name was lol, going for pole at top and now trying to find a satin finish rail for the bottom, many thanks all for that, I had thought of the wire for the bottom but my ocd was fighting it, its amazing all the bloody little things you have to think about lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 Yet another way of doing it. Big diameter curtain rail at the top, small diameter curtain rail at the bottom. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narrowboatmike Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 Cafe rods from Wilkos chrome or brushed steel effect. Not bad looking for £4.95. Far less expensive than other alternatives. Another cheap alternative is wood dowel or 10 x 15 mm par timber. Paint or spray any colour you fancy. 10 minutes ago, Dozee said: I had no idea what their name was lol, going for pole at top and now trying to find a satin finish rail for the bottom, many thanks all for that, I had thought of the wire for the bottom but my ocd was fighting it, its amazing all the bloody little things you have to think about lol But just think how great it will look once finished. The finishing touches are the most fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozee Posted October 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 I will check out Wilkos, got new cabinet doors and drawer fronts in hand, new lighting organised, new power power points and switches ect organised, the funny thing is it is the big ticket stuff that is taking time as I'm waiting on others to get to it, seems to be a lack of urgency, but I'm getting all the finishing touches done, and yes these are fun lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueb Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 We used decorative cord with fancy hooks either end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsM Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) We just use thin curtain or wardrobe hanging rail from the DIY - they also supply the right size brackets etc so v simples. Edited October 21, 2021 by MrsM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opener Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 Not very sophisticated-looking but the lightweight telescopic rods for threading into the bottom or top of net curtains. Sits on lightweight hooks at each end so could be removable for daytime. Quick paint to match your decor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozee Posted October 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 In a pinch I was gonna go this route, but I have now sourced the rail and posts in a matching colour scheme that works for me, thanks for that though, I will post pictures of the finished product, when completed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 On 21/10/2021 at 19:05, Jen-in-Wellies said: Yet another way of doing it. Big diameter curtain rail at the top, small diameter curtain rail at the bottom. Until you posted that, I never realised my rails were an inch shorter at the bottom than the top, but I've only lived on here since 2008. New curtains run up by my lovely Kathy one Sunday a few weeks ago. Total cost for 4 coach style windows with linings about £50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 11 hours ago, matty40s said: Until you posted that, I never realised my rails were an inch shorter at the bottom than the top, but I've only lived on here since 2008. It does look like that. The picture is actually an optical illusion. Caused I suspect by the wide angle phone camera lens and the position I took the picture. They are actually roughly the same length. 11 hours ago, matty40s said: New curtains run up by my lovely Kathy one Sunday a few weeks ago. Total cost for 4 coach style windows with linings about £50 Very nice they look too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 1 minute ago, Jen-in-Wellies said: It does look like that. The picture is actually an optical illusion. Caused I suspect by the wide angle phone camera lens and the position I took the picture. They are actually roughly the same length. Nope, I checked them all after wot u sed, and they are all slightly shorter at t'bottum. Very nice they look too. Thankyou, I shall pass the compliment on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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