Any rod works for any kind of curtain header (the top of the curtain, where the fabric meets the rod), whether it has grommets, a rod pocket, or requires rings. There are also plenty of aesthetic ...

These can be turned into tiebacks, beaded curtains, window shades, or festive valances, or used to block out light or fix sagging grommet top curtains. For most of these ideas, you'll want to use ...