There are many window treatments today to enhance the look of your home. The popularity of curtains dates back to the nineteenth century. The rich Victorians used draperies to beautify their homes and the middle-class homes mostly featured curtains. Slowly and steadily the curtains gained popularity as the way to obstruct sunlight in the summer months and to keep away drafts in the winter months. With the increase in the use of curtains came the need of the curtain poles of different materials and designs. While installing wooden or metal curtain poles, ensure that you consider the window features and take the right measurements.