David Raminfard has been in the fabric business for almost 40 years and is the CEO and president of New Point Fabrics, Inc. and KasLen Textiles. The two companies import and sell drapery and upholstery, targeting a diverse clientele that includes high-end designers, bedding manufacturers, the RV industry, and upholstery jobbers. David Raminfard also owns the retail store Luxury Fabrics, located on Wall Street in Los Angeles, specializing in fabrics and other items like drapery hardware. Many people focus on draperies and forget that the hardware is part of the interior design, beyond functionality. Plain hardware may often go unnoticed, but a good selection commands attention. For starters, consider the sizing. Thin curtain rods look cheap and weak, while overly chunky bits overpower drapery. For most interior designs, at least one-inch diameter rods should suffice. Lengthwise, consider a size three to six inches longer than the window frame. This makes the window look bigger and also allows more light in when the drapes are open. Another often overlooked hardware item is the support bracket. Interior design experts recommend a bracket every 50 inches of curtain rod, especially for heavy drapes. However, ensure the placement does not inhibit curtain or window movement. If this isn’t a possibility, invest in more secure end brackets to hold the entire length.

1. How to Select the Right Drapery Hardware
David Raminfard

2. Introduction
David Raminfard has been in the fabric business for almost 40 years and is the
CEO and president of New Point Fabrics, Inc. and KasLen Textiles. The two
companies import and sell drapery and upholstery, targeting a diverse clientele
that includes high-end designers, bedding manufacturers, the RV industry, and
upholstery jobbers. David Raminfard also owns the retail store Luxury Fabrics,
located on Wall Street in Los Angeles, specializing in fabrics and other items like
drapery hardware.

3. Many people focus on draperies and forget that the hardware is part of the
interior design, beyond functionality. Plain hardware may often go
unnoticed, but a good selection commands attention. For starters, consider
the sizing. Thin curtain rods look cheap and weak, while overly chunky bits
overpower drapery. For most interior designs, at least one-inch diameter
rods should suffice.

4. Lengthwise, consider a size three to six inches longer than the window
frame. This makes the window look bigger and also allows more light in
when the drapes are open. Another often overlooked hardware item is the
support bracket. Interior design experts recommend a bracket every 50
inches of curtain rod, especially for heavy drapes. However, ensure the
placement does not inhibit curtain or window movement. If this isn’t a
possibility, invest in more secure end brackets to hold the entire length.