Abstract: A multiple section curtain rod is disclosed in which a rod section is provided having a first and second tubular member fitting over opposite ends of the rod, the tubular members being resiliently biased away from one another in an outward direction to secure the curtain rod in an abutting relation with wall members to be spanned by the rod. A cover is provided over the rod comprising in one instance an accordian pleated tube extending from end to end of the curtain rod, the pleats of which hold curtain hooks.In another embodiment the curtain rod cover comprises a pair of telescoping tubes extending from end to end of the curtain rod, the outer tube of the telescoping pair having one end extending towards the center of the curtain rod terminating in an end that tapers towards the center of the rod member for slidingly moving curtain hook member over the rod cover.