Rod Desyne Bud Curtain Rod, 48 by 84-Inch, Black

This is a curtain rod, so there's not that much to get excited about - but I do love the look of this one and the price can't be beat.Packaging:It arrived in a box with the rod packaged in one plastic bag and the finials/decorative ends and mounting hardware packaged separately in protective styrofoam pockets and bubblewrap that had been taped to the rod. Everything seemed to be well-protected arrived in perfect condition. All of the hardware was included (yes, this rod comes with 3 mounting brackets and screws for each, as well as two plastic inserts into which you screw the finials - make sure not to lose these).Assembly/Installation:Seemed pretty comparable to other curtain rods I've installed lately. The brackets have a nice feature where you can unscrew a screw to (temporarily) remove the bracket hook, which gives you enough room to use your power screwdriver to install the bracket base. (Otherwise you have to screw in the top screw manually since there's not a lot of clearance beneath the hook). The rod is plastic, but firm; for my ~63"-wide window area and blackout curtains I did not need to use the center bracket to prevent sagging, but your mileage may vary. Installing the finials was as easy as taking them out of their protective packages and screwing them into threads on the ends of the rod.Look:Love this curtain rod! The rod is chrome-y plastic and not terribly interesting in and of itself, but that is not important to me since it's mostly covered by curtain. It's certainly plenty strong enough for my needs; the curtains hanging on it are not particularly long or heavy, but this rod could withstand quite a lot more weight if necessary. The finials - the decorative ends - are just gorgeous. They look a LOT more expensive than they are; in fact, they look a lot more expensive than the rod they attach to. The detailing is even better than in the picture and it really adds a nice touch of class to the room.Overall:If you're looking for an elegant but affordable curtain rod, definitely consider this one.

Over the past nine years, I have purchased more than ten various curtain rods for my home - every one of them this brand. I keep coming back to them due to the high quality and variety. They’re not cheap, but they look amazing and are very durable. Never had an issue with any of the ones I’ve purchased over the years. Very easy to install.

These are gorgeous— very expensive looking. The screws that came with the set were a bit flimsy but easily replaced with standard screws. They are elegant and perfect for my dining room.

Excellent Quality, Great Price. These rods were perfect for our needs and are sturdy and look very expensive and stylish. The fit and finish is great and the brackets are superior to others we have used.

The product comes in a clear plastic bag without any casing to protect it, not even a box. The rod that was sent to me arrived bent because of this. It looks beautiful otherwise.

These are gorgeous and sturdy and come with everything you need. I absolutely love the looks.

Strong, well made. Easy to go up!! I got the matching curtain tie backs, makes it perfect.

Perfect rod for the curtains on our sliding glass doors!