Hanging Curtains On One Side Of Window

That way you re not blocking valuable sun rays from streaming in.

Hanging curtains on one side of window.

Classic curtain rods have finials at both ends. Choose one closest to your measurement erring on the side of a few inches longer rather than shorter. If you want to go the patterned route hang curtains as high as possible and wide enough so they hang outside the window frame when opened. Curtains come in common lengths like 63 84 and 96 inches.

Swing arm rods which are sometimes called crane or portiere rods have hinged brackets on one side. How to hang curtain rods on a window close to the wall swing arm rods. 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. Those finials take up wall space but they re just.

Extend the rod at least 6 10 on either side of the window frame if you have the space so that when the curtains are pushed totally open you can see almost all of the window. This applies if there are more than 12 inches between the window trim and ceiling. See more ideas about curtains home decor. For cathedral ceilings leave approximately four to six inches above the window trim as a guideline.