I have these rods installed in my guest bathroom which faces a busy street. I got tired of just having blinds with a valance on top which was the sum total of my decorating. With my new curtains and this rod in place, my bathroom looks more classy. The finials on this rod make my bathroom look more contemporary. I bought the rod in satin nickel and looks great with my new curtains that has various colors in it besides red and green. Add the rod and I get the classic look that I was going for.