A good curtain rod will be versatile, both in terms of function and aesthetics: Ideally, you’ll change them out less often than your curtains, so you want them to work with a range of styles.

Wooden curtain rods tend to work well with traditional decor and may not work in a glamorous or extra-modern home. If you already have lots of wood features in the room, adding another wooden ...

With this in mind, consider upgrading your curtain hardware to modern, trendy styles. For example, you could swap out dull plastic curtain rods and hooks for metal versions. These have a sleek ...