Looking for brushed nickel, bought pewter silver for a front double window. Beautiful. Can't tell it's not brushed nickel from floor - fairly dull finish, not shiny, very close to brushed nickel.. Fits the modern furnishings in the room well. Gives privacy because drapes slide all the way to the wall. Installed just below crown moulding in a room with 8' ceiling, curtains puddle on floor. Screws into wall securely. Sleek center support matches rod exactly and is necessary for the heavy drapes with grommets. No draw cords, just pull drapes with our hands, and it slides very easily. Very pretty open with a low bench under the window. Only downside was a little discussion on how to remove drapes for cleaning later without taking the rod out of the wall.