Here's The Perfect Affordable Dupe For Pottery Barn's Chic Curtain Rods

Curtain rods are to window treatments what jewelry is to a nice outfit. Your selection can make or break the whole look. Along with color and material, it's important to get the proportions just right. Even designers struggle with the task. HGTV's Emily Henderson wrote on her blog that choosing the right window treatments can be "one of the more paralyzing design decisions," although the task becomes a little easier with her curtain rod rule that's easy to follow. 

Henderson suggests avoiding decorative finials and sticking with simple colors. Pottery Barn has several curtain rod choices that fit the bill, including their popular Somorset collection. But starting at $119 for the shortest lengths, the cost can quickly add up especially if you have multiple or large windows. Fortunately, we found a perfect and affordable dupe for Pottery Barn's chic curtain rods.

Along with avoiding the mistakes everyone makes when buying curtains, there is one extremely important step to complete before investing in curtain rods regardless of the price tag. Carefully measure the windows you want to cover. Think about whether you want to mount your curtains inside or outside the frame. For inside mounting, you may want to opt for a no-drill style like the BRIOFOX Adjustable Spring Tension Rod instead of one that requires screwing brackets directly into the window frame. For outside mounting, select a rod that is at least 10 inches wider than the window width to have enough room for your curtains to fully open.

Nearly 10,000 Amazon customers have purchased the Ivilon End Cap Style Warm Gold Drapery Window Curtain Rods to get the same look for a whole lot less. Starting at $25 for curtain rods that fit windows 24 to 48 inches in length, this gorgeous dupe costs almost $100 less than the same-size Pottery Barn Somorset curtain rods. Available in additional sizes up to 240 inches, you'll save even more if you have larger windows. The telescoping rods from Amazon are slightly smaller in diameter than the Pottery Barn version, but you'll hardly notice the difference.

This curtain rod set comes with hardware that customers say is easy to install. Although extra brackets are included, several users said the strong metal rod doesn't need additional center supports, even with the weight of heavy velvet or blackout curtains. The color also received hundreds of five-star reviews. Customers describe it as "a high end antique brass," "not too bright," and "identical to Pottery Barn/West Elm". A few customers received orders that were missing the hardware, so make sure to check for brackets and finials when your package arrives.

Finishing the look can be as simple as inserting the rod through a curtain pocket, hidden tabs, or eyelets before hanging panels from your newly installed brackets. But if your curtains are pleated, or you want to give your basic curtains a high-end look, you'll also want to save on the matching Ivilon curtain clip rings. Instead of spending $45 for a set of 10 at Pottery Barn, you can purchase a set of 14 curtain clips for $8 on Amazon. Clips are much easier to slide than bulky fabric, making it easier to open and shut your curtains. They can also help you achieve more length, adding one to two inches to the overall look of your window treatments because the fabric will hang below the curtain rod itself. And, if you want to bring more of the warm gold metal tones into your space, curtain clip rings certainly will help.

Over 13,000 Amazon customers gave the Ivilon clips a five-star rating. Users like the perfect color match with the curtain rod and the sturdy construction of both the rings and clips themselves. Some customers think the clip strength isn't adequate for curtains made from extra heavy fabrics. However, others find them extremely functional and practical, appreciating that curtains can be easily removed when it's time to launder them. The low price also scores extremely high marks with many happy buyers who call the curtain clips a "great value."