Install curtain rods it s often much more fun to select a window treatment than it is to install the appropriate rod for it.
Where to put curtain rods above window.
Assuming you re outfitting a living room or bedroom with average ceiling height 8 feet high an interior designer s rule of.
Curtains come in common lengths like 63 84 and 96 inches.
Attach curtain rings if they are part of your setup.
To find the right curtain length measure from the floor to where you ll hang the rod usually 4 to 6 inches above the window frame.
Hang the curtains and double check to make sure your brackets are still secure.
Hanging curtain rods high above the window frame adds height to the wall and works best with long panels or drapes.
Be sure to also measure the distance from the rod to the top of the curtain whether it s going to hang 1 2 inches above the rod hiding the rod or hand 1 2 inches below the rod and be displayed.
But since we were just replacing our old bedroom curtains when we wrote that post we skipped the crucial step of actually hanging the curtain rods themselves.
Hang the rod on the brackets.
Put the curtains on.
Placement above the window can be limited by the height of the ceiling.
If you re not using a double rod you can skip this step.
Then you can hang your sheer curtain or blackout curtain.
If hanging tab top curtains a thin rod is best.
While choosing is entertaining installation just looms as a chore.
Put the main curtain rod in place.
For the ideal middle ground curtains should hover just above the floor.
Insert the back curtain rod if you re using a double rod setup.
A thick rod will draw the curtain up making it hang too high.