Motorized custom drapery on a decorative metal rod in a primary bedroom
Drapery Hardware

Premium Custom Drapery Hardware

Stationary poles, traversing rods, ripplefold track, motorized systems, and decorative metal hardware, finished with the finials and rings that pull the whole look together.

✓ Decorative Metal Hardware ✓ Motorized Rods ✓ Made to Measure ✓ Installed by Our Own Team
Motorized drapery · Galleria Houston
Hardware Styles

Find the Right System

Drapery is only as good as what it hangs from. Tap a style to see how it works and where it shines.

Stationary Poles

A decorative pole with panels that frame the window and stay in place. The cleanest way to add height, color, and softness without hardware that has to move.

Best ForRooms where you use shades or blinds for privacy and the drapery is for style.
  • Rings or a pocket header hold the panels
  • Finials finish each end of the pole
  • Can be mounted high and wide to make windows look bigger

Traversing Rods

Panels glide open and closed on hidden carriers, so the drapery does the work. Many traverse systems still look like a decorative pole from the front.

Best ForDrapery you open and close every day, especially wide windows and patio doors.
  • Panels open to one side or split in the center
  • A wand or baton keeps hands off the fabric
  • Decorative traverse poles keep the finial look

Ripplefold Track

A slim track with carriers spaced on a cord, so the fabric falls in soft, even S-shaped waves that look the same from inside and out.

Best ForModern and contemporary rooms, long runs of glass, and ceiling-mounted drapery.
  • Waves stay uniform whether open or closed
  • Wall or ceiling mounted
  • Works manually or motorized

Motorized Drapery

A quiet motor moves the drapery along the track at the touch of a button, from your phone, by voice, or on a schedule. Pairs with ripplefold, pinch pleat, and decorative traverse.

Best ForHeavy or oversized drapery, tall windows, bedrooms, media rooms, and smart homes.
  • Somfy motors with wire-free and hardwired options
  • Works with Bond and major smart home systems
  • Motorized French return poles keep a decorative look

Decorative Metal Hardware

Forged iron, hammered and twisted rods, ornate brackets, and statement finials. When the hardware is meant to be seen, it becomes part of the room’s design.

Best ForFormal living and dining rooms, two-story windows, and traditional or Old-World interiors.
  • Hand-forged and wrought iron options
  • Brass, bronze, nickel, black, and gold finishes
  • Matching rings, brackets, and holdbacks
At a Glance

Compare Side by Side

StyleOperationLookBest For
Stationary PoleStays in placeClassic, decorativeFraming a window
Traversing RodOpens & closes by handDecorative or simpleDaily use, wide windows
RipplefoldOpens & closes by hand or motorClean, modern wavesLong runs of glass
MotorizedButton, app, voice, scheduleAny of the aboveTall windows, smart homes
Decorative MetalStationary or traverseStatement pieceFormal rooms
The Finishing Touches

Finials, Rings & Finishes

The details you notice first. Every piece is metal, iron, or crystal, matched to the rod and the room.

Finials

Ball

Simple and timeless. Works in almost any room.

Urn

A classic turned shape for traditional rooms.

Spear & Arrow

Pointed and architectural. Great on tall windows.

Scroll

Curled iron for Old-World and formal spaces.

Crystal & Acrylic

Faceted and light-catching for a glam finish.

End Cap

A flat, minimal cap for modern interiors.

Rings

Standard Rings

Rings with an eyelet that hooks into a pleated panel.

Clip Rings

A small clip grips flat panels, so no pleats are needed.

Quiet-Glide Rings

A lined insert lets rings slide smoothly and quietly.

Passing Rings

An open C shape that glides past the brackets on long or traverse poles.

Popular Metal Finishes
  • Satin Nickel
  • Polished Chrome
  • Brushed Brass
  • Antique Gold
  • Oil-Rubbed Bronze
  • Matte Black
  • Gunmetal
  • Wrought Iron

Exact finish names and colors vary by manufacturer. We bring real finish samples to your consultation.

Our Hardware Partners

Brands We Trust

We source from manufacturers built for the design trade, so your hardware is made to order and finished to match.

Helser Brothers

Luxury custom metal hardware
  • Artigiani wrought iron collection
  • Artefice hand-forged collection
  • Vervo motorized French return poles
  • Ruffino traverse systems

Fabricut

Designer decorative hardware
  • Paris Texas Hardware
  • The Finial Company
  • Decorative metal rods & finials
  • Coordinated rings, brackets & holdbacks

Rowley

Workroom-grade systems & tracks
  • AriA Metal Hardware collections
  • Two pole diameter options
  • Motorized & manual drapery systems
  • Ripplefold & pinch pleat carriers
Common Questions

Drapery Hardware FAQ

What is the difference between a stationary rod and a traverse rod?

A stationary rod holds panels that stay in place to frame the window. A traverse rod has carriers that let the drapery open and close smoothly, often with a wand so you never pull on the fabric.

What is ripplefold drapery?

Ripplefold is a track system with carriers spaced evenly on a cord, so the fabric hangs in soft, uniform S-shaped waves. It has a clean, modern look and works by hand or with a motor.

Can drapery be motorized?

Yes. We motorize ripplefold track, pinch pleat traverse, and even decorative French return poles, controlled by remote, app, voice, or schedule. Learn about motorization.

How high should drapery hardware be mounted?

Mounting the rod above the window frame and extending it past each side makes windows look taller and wider and lets the drapery stack off the glass. We plan the exact placement for every window at your consultation.

Do you sell custom drapery too?

Yes. We design and install custom drapery with hardware matched to the fabric, the window, and how you use the room.