Writersblock and Kirkhall, thanks. I'd found signature hardware and the extensions and the *really* long rods, and they are my backup plans. There's also a company (maybe signature hardware itself) that will create a "custom" rod by cutting down other rods, but I haven't been able to find a double rod so far... The cable curtain rod is an interesting idea....will have to look into whether it would rust! Thanks again, BF

You have a couple of choices. If you want to convert to grommets, you could look into the kit, though I have never done this, and suspect it might be a bit pricey. You CAN buy a header stiffener in the drapery section of Joann's or a similar store, and I would think you would definately want to use it. A couple of other options: You could buy clip on rings. There is a small clip on the bottom of the ring, which clips to the top of the panel. Then the ring goes over the rod. Probably want to clip a ring every 4 inches or so along the top of each panel. If you want to hang them on rings,but don't want the look of the clips, here is an easy solution. Go to Joann's or some place similar and buy rings which have little metal eyelet-screws at the bottom of them. Unscrew each little eyelet-screw from the ring, and you will stitch it onto the back of the drapery, by hand, probably every four inches or so. You will stitch around the eyelet part. The stem end will be sticking straight up. Where the stem meets the eyelet -that part should be right a the top border of the panel. When you have stitched them all on, simply screw the rings on to all the eyelets and then hang the rings from the rod.

Obviously it's common sense. Which is why I had stated above they would normally be swept to one side while open, and only closed when needed. Perhaps you could not tell from the images, but this is a beach house and has some spectacular views. I doubt these curtains will be closed very often. We would like to supply them for our guest should they choose to sleep in. The curtain rod hardware will be plumbing supplies, so the rod will connect to a 90 degree elbow, to a 2" nipple, and then a floor flange drilled into the wall. Essentially the curtain will wrap around the door to completely black out light.

Here’s a pic! I’ve thought about doing roller shades on the bottom rectangular section and leave the arches at the top open. For curtains, I was planning to mount them above the arch.