Abstract: A curtain rod assembly for a window having a window casement is disclosed. The curtain rod assembly includes left and right brackets. Each bracket has a curtain rod support extending therefrom. An adjustable support rod is coupled to the left and right brackets. The adjustable support rod is configured and arranged to brace the left bracket and the right bracket against the window casement. A decorative curtain rod is suspended between the curtain rod supports.

Abstract: An energy efficient shade assembly for a window is disclosed. The shade assembly includes a shade roller assembly having a roller with a shade attached thereto driven by a spring motor. Left and right brackets configured and arranged to be secured to a window casement and support a left and right ends of the shade roller assembly are included. Also include are left and right side rails depending from the brackets. Each side rail has a movable flap extending substantially the length thereof. The flaps of the side rails are configured and arranged to fold over a portion of the shade when the shade is drawn from the shade roller assembly.