Pictures Of Ways To Hang Curtains

Sure hanging curtains can be tricky but you can achieve a polished look by following our tips including how high to hang curtains what size curtains to buy and how to hang curtain rods.

Pictures of ways to hang curtains. If your curtains are for ornamental purposes only to frame a recessed window or set of french doors for example you may be able to get by with only 1 3 feet 0 30 0 91 m of wall space. How to properly hang curtains. With the right measurements and hanging techniques you can make the most of your window treatments and complete a room in style. Take all your window measurements scroll up if you missed that section step 2.

But before you start you ll need the right products to ensure your hanging project doesn t come crashing down. There are definitely exceptions where cafe curtains can look really sweet but we generally just go whole hog full curtains from floor to almost ceiling or skip curtains entirely in that spot. Make sure your designated hanging site is big enough to extend your curtain or curtains to their full length. Allow about 3 inches on each side of the window.

If it can t hang all the way to the ground sometimes it can make a room feel awkward to hang a not quite full length curtain panel. Mark the wall with a pencil to indicate this area. Do hang your curtains close to the ceiling. Tighten up the wire as you would on the back of a picture frame by tightening the eye screw.

Apr 2 2015 explore jen s board creative ways to hang curtains on pinterest. See more ideas about curtains home window coverings. Using a drill or screwdriver hang the first bracket with screws. Hang your curtain rod back onto the brackets to assess how your curtains look.

Lifestyle expert jill bauer joined today to share her favorite hanging tips. Thread the wire through the tabs then through the eye screw. If your measurements were correct and the brackets installed at a level angle your curtains should enhance the look of your window. Decide whether you want your curtain rod to hang on the window frame or extend past it.

If your curtains are too heavy for the brackets you may need heavy duty brackets or a rod with added support. If you hang your rods to look like they re hugging the window it makes the window and as a result pretty much the entire room feel smaller. You can use picture wire and eye screws to hang tabbed curtains. I m sure you ve heard it before but here s your official reminder to always hang your curtain rods high and wide.

In most spaces a rod with decorative finials hung on the wall outside of the window frame will look best and provide the most coverage.