Umbra Twilight Curtain Rod Set – Wrap Around Design Ideal for Blackout or Room Darkening Panels, 48 to 88 Inches, Nickel

TLDR: Easy install, clean design. Telescopic rod allows for exact length in any location. Works well in a door way too. What I liked: I love how this makes the curtain wrap around the edges. This has a more modern design than some other similar options. I chose this because some of the other options remind me of wrap around curtains at the hospital! Haha! This rod doesn’t give off that vibe. I am using this in a doorless doorway between primary bedroom and bathroom. I went with silver to match the hardware in my bathroom. This was so easy to install and it looks nice! I love the telescopic rod because you can choose the exact length. In the past, I had tried the splicing rods on windows and those suck. Spliced rods aren’t as precise.i also like that the brackets and screws are completely covered in this design. I hung mine 5” from the ceiling and that’s as high as I could get it with keeping enough space to slip the rod in place. The rods are well made and unscrew on the ends making it easy to place and remove curtains. The curtains slide easily across the bar. I got this on sale so it was a good value! What could be better: This is everything I need it to be! I wouldn’t change it! Fit/size: I ordered size 28”-48” rod for a doorway and it’s perfect for what I need. Durability/maintenance: This design makes it easy to take the curtains down to wash or replace. Would I recommend: Yes! This is best for anyone who is looking to boost effectiveness of blackout curtains or wants to boost privacy for curtains in a doorway. About my photos/video: Photos show the rod in place in my bedroom/bathroom doorway.

I bought the wrap around curtain rod because I wanted a neat flush look that blocks light without dealing with a bunch of brackets. It seemed perfect for a room that gets bright mornings, offering a wrap around design that sits against the wall and covers the edges of the window. The kit comes with everything needed to install and the soft black matte finish looks clean in my living space. In day to day use the rod went up quickly and the curtains move smoothly. The wrap around ends hug the window so light leakage is minimized and the center support bracket keeps the rod steady for wider setups. It supports up to 22 pounds, which is enough for most blackout or room darkening panels I use. It also adjusts to different curtain styles thanks to the flexible brackets. What stood out most was how the finish and design feel sturdy and modern without looking bulky. There are no visible brackets from the front and the overall silhouette stays neat with a wide range of drapery options. The main caveat is that longer windows require the center support, which adds a step to the install and a bit more measuring. Still, the result is solid and the room feels noticeably darker and more polished. Overall I am very happy with this choice and it has noticeably improved the room.

I needed a curtain rod installed over a doorway between my bedroom and the ensuite bathroom area. This one fit the bill as I wanted something modern and easy to install. This rod actually replaced a rod I previously purchased from IKEA that broke. Unfortunately for me, IKEA no longer sells that rod so I went in search of one on Amazon. The Umbra rod is sleek and modern. I like the hidden bracket to hide the screws. the instructions are straightforward. I actually used some of the same holes and only had to screw in two anchors for the install as the previous rod had level screws. It saved me time. The length was perfect for over the doorway. The curtain slides nicely although it can get caught a little on the extension part. It works for the bedroom and I just need to patch the other holes before repainting.

Very happy with this curtain rod! The selling point for me was the "room-darkening" feature which means the curtain rod allows curtains to bend around and meet the wall. This design feature has an added bonus of helping keep your curtains out of the way when you want them open, since they end up resting flat against the wall rather than hovering to the sides where expansion can push them back in front of the window. Minus 1 star for build quality. The curtain rod is composed of 2 rods--one slightly larger than the other to function as a sleeve--that can be collapsed or telescoped to meet the needs of the application. The interior of the larger rod is COATED in what appears to be rust, so every time I telescoped the assembly I had to wipe the smaller rod clean while making sure I didn't accidentally get the rust on my clothes. In addition, the rods fit loosely together--very wide tolerances for the inner rod's diameter compared to the outer rod's. It is easy for the rod to sag in the middle. To combat this, I mounted the rod's mounting plates with a slight outward lean to ensure all the play in the rods was directed upward and the weight of the curtains would pull the rod straight. This gives the added bonus of a very secure mount; the rod is not easily removed from the mounting places. Lastly, I had a problem, though more a problem with my window than the curtain rod. My windows were designed such that their blinds had to be mounted on the window frame rather than inside the window box. This meant that my curtains had to extend 3-4 inches further from the wall than this curtain rod allowed in order to reach around the blinds. Since no-one makes curtain rod standoffs, I had to make my own using a 1"x3"x3' board and 2 cubes cut from a 3"x3" board. It turned into quite a project including staining the wood, but it's finally up and it looks great! Or at least as great as black curtains on a black wall can look LOL. I would have preferred a version of this rod with a longer reach, but my handmade standoffs got the job done.

I have two, double French doors that open up to my patio. In the winter you can feel coldness radiating through the doors. I decided to hang thermal curtains over them to preserve the heat. The width of the doors, outer edge of frame to frame is 132 inches. The height is 98 inches when adding the transom windows above. I wanted one full curtain rod versus two separate rods for each set of doors. This rod did the trick! I had to use a minimum of three 108 inch tall insulated panels, which is a lot of weight. I was grateful to see this rod came with a center bracket. Unfortunately there were no studs where I needed to mount the brackets. Due to the weight of the curtains I did not use the included mounting screws. Instead, I purchased two types of anchors: - TOGGLER Polypropylene Anchor (top hole) - Self Drilling Drywall Nylon Anchors (bottom hole) >>> <b>IMPORTATNT:</b> You have to install the wall brackets as strait (up and down) as possible. If not, the rod that attaches to that bracket will be on an angle. I did this by drilling the top hole first. I then attached the wall bracket and held it strait to mark the bottom holes. I then drilled a small pilot hole for the bottom, self-tapping anchor. This is just one of various ways to insure the bracket is strait, when the screws are tightened. <<< I inserted the TOGGLER anchors on a 25 degree angle as not to block the bottom screw on the backside of the drywall. I went with the self-drilling anchors on the bottom in order to maintain as much of the drywall's structural integrity as possible. Also, the greater force will always be exerted on the top hole because the bracket extends a few inches outward (from the wall). Again, the anchor upgrade is due to the weight of the 108 inch tall, insulated curtains. Others may not need to go this route. Another plus is the wraparound feature on each end. This may likely have been designed to prevent light from bleeding in through the sides. It works just as well in preventing cold from leaching in through the sides. Then there is also the stylish look of the rod itself. I like this so much I am purchasing another one for my second bedroom door that opens to the patio. This is more for light blocking, than thermal insulation. I highly recommend this product as it is sturdy, stylish, and easy to install. I only wish you could upgrade hardware for a price to account for situations like mine. That said, more capable anchors are not hard to find for rare situations like mine. Five stars all of the way!!!

Fantastic rod. I love how it looks, easy installation, and simple design.

I absolutely LOVE the mounting choice of this curtain rod. I had two windows on the same wall about 6' apart. All I did was mount a laser level to the wall and install the four brackets where I wanted them. Then simply slide the rod over-top the metal 'studs' and I was done! -Easiest install I've ever had and much better than those cheap rods with the sheet-metal daggers sticking out from the wall lol. Just like pretty much every curtain-rod, it's a hollow metal tube with a hollow metal that slides into it. However it's definitely much sturdier than anything I've seen at this size. There's no bowing/flexing and I'm using them at 1.5" their max spread. The rod can be easily unmounted by just pushing up on it rather than tilting it 45degrees while lifting like on the cheaper mounts. The brackets on the sides of the rod swivel, so if you want to change curtains you can unhook one-side and slide the curtain off/on if this is something that would benefit you. I also greatly appreciate the wrap-around design since I wanted to use blackout curtains. The allow the curtain to be flush with the wall on the sides so there's no light leakage. Overall I've extremely satisfied and immediately ordered another one for a third window of which I just finished installing. ^_^ -I honestly don't have a single gripe about these. The only thing I'll say is that if you are someone suffering from arthritis, the packaging will be difficult to open in the 'normal' way. The box uses three interlocking cardboard dove-tails that are very tight, the tape added is completely unnecessary for how well it keeps the box closed. I'd recommend cutting one of the sides and pulling it out that way, otherwise cut through all of the dove-tails to open it the 'intended' way.

First things first, I used 28 to 48-Inch model for a window frame that is 46.5 inches across. It ended up working great for me, but I still wanted to mention a few things… For those of you that are like me and have never put up a curtain rod before, please note that there is usually metal that goes out about 1 inch all the way around the window frame. The first hole I tried to drill, I hit metal, woops! So just make sure you drill far enough out to make sure you can make it through the drywall. This also may affect your measurements, because if your window frame is 48 inches, you may actually need more like 50 inches, so that would put you up into the next 48-88 inch model. The only downside to getting the bigger one is that it costs more, other than that; it should increase the rigidity of the curtain rod. My goal was to block out as much sunlight as possible because I like to sleep in on the weekends so I needed a curtain rod that allowed the curtains to wrap around the side. I first ended up trying light blocking curtains from walmart that were ranked “best” on their good, better, best scale; and they were complete garbage. I then tried these ones: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AFA5LI/ref=oh_details_o00_s01_i08?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and I can say that they are better at blocking light than any other curtains I’ve ever seen. I know this will make me sound like a vampire, but even with this wraparound curtain rod and these amazing curtains, some light still manages to come out of the top. There is a gap between the curtain rod and the wall, if anyone has a suggestion to remedy this, it would be greatly appreciated. The other note I wanted to make is that these are very user friendly to install, you just mount the brackets to the wall and then slide the sides over them and screw the extending rod into each end. The only problem with the easy install slide-on brackets; is that they don’t feel very solid. It will surely hold up your curtains, but it leaves something to be desired for rigidity. I still give these 5 stars as I am now able to sleep in on weekends without the sun waking me up! Please let me know if you have any questions.

The curtain rod quality and finish is really good and looks expensive. After sales service is excellent too!

Très belle qualité, s'installe facilement. Beau produit.

Parfaites, élégantes et simples à poser et manipuler

had an issue with my first order but got a replacement order and it arrived in perfect condition with all the parts. it installed easily with the instructions. it is perfect for my bedroom.

Bonito, elegante y funcional