Great Info About Hanging Curtains Higher Than Window Lichtenberg Sun Zero

Do so gently and then step back to admire all your hard work and newly-dressed window.

Hanging curtains higher than window. If your curtains are shorter feel free to hang them higher than 70 inches if youd like whatever is most pleasing to the eye. Hanging above the frame gives the illusion of a tall window while hanging wider than the frame allows you to reveal the entire window and thus allow more light in when the curtains are open. With 9- or 10-foot ceilings the valance should hang at least halfway between the top of the window and ceiling.

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Add the rod and position the second bracket before you screw it in use a level on the rod to ensure its straight. Using a drill or screwdriver hang the first bracket with screws. This translates to 1 to 2 inches below the ceiling line or crown molding.

The rods height is probably the best way to add visual height to your space and make the ceiling appear higher than it is. One rule of thumb is that they should sit 4-6 inches above the window frame. 10 higher on the top and 13 wider on each side.

Lets first start with the WRONG way of hanging window panels. Curtains are an essential element in living spaces and bedrooms. Instead of hanging the rod right above the windows casing like I did the first time the rod should be hung much higher than the window almost to the ceiling actually.

Photo via Abbey D. Heres the after of this designers bedroom and what a grand statement that. Hang curtains high and wide and aim for these dimensions.