There are a number of different types of window dressing products available today. These items include the materials used in creating the window treatment such as curtains, blinds and rods. Among the various rod styles you will find the double curtain rods. These are available in a few different designs and are used to hang two different sets of curtains on one window frame. The basic design will have this double style created with rods used for pocket style curtains. With this type of rod it is easy to create a decorative window treatment that has both a curtain and valance.
This style can also be used with two different types of curtains such as solids and sheers. The solids will be placed on the outer rod with the sheers on the inner one. By pulling the solid curtains back and tying them to the side of your frame area you will create a dramatic or elegant window effect. This effect is often used in formal rooms such as living and dining rooms as well as in bedrooms. The curtain panels for these formal window areas will usually come as a drapery that is a heavier fabric than standard curtains.
The rods used in formal settings for draperies can come in styles that are made for the hook or pleated type of curtains. These make it easy to draw your outer curtain panels back to reveal the inner panels that are sheers. The curtains are drawn back through the use of a side cord and they can also be tied back using a decorative rope tie. You can also use a double type of rod for drapes that have a decorative valance or topper over them. The valance will always be placed on the outer rod to create a finished look to your window area.