Curtain Rod Above Window Frame

Interior designers note the bottom of your curtains should fall to the floor and you can even let them puddle a bit.

Curtain rod above window frame.

A rule of thumb from architectural digest is that curtains should be hung between 4 to 6 inches above the window frame so install your curtain rod accordingly. Hanging curtain rods high above the window frame adds height to the wall and works best with long panels or drapes. Locate the wall studs with. Limit the length of your curtain rods to no more than one third wider than the width of the windows.

Standard curtain rod placement 1. Curtains come in common lengths like 63 84 and 96 inches. Mark with chalk or a pencil. Then you can just drill small pilot holes through your two template marks.

You may need to adjust the height of the pole for different curtain hanging styles. Your curtains may hang from the pole using a sleeve rings or eyelets. Mark the halfway point on both sides of the. 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.

Mark the wall with a pencil to indicate this area. Choose one closest to your measurement erring on the side of a few inches longer rather than shorter. Measure 2 inches to the right and left of the top corners of the window frame trim. Save pin it see more images image credit.

The higher you hang the curtains the taller the window appears but on average the rods should be between 2 and 4 inches above the top of the window. Don t scrimp on length. Allow about 3 inches on each side of the window. One rule of thumb is that they should sit 4 6 inches above the window frame.

The higher the curtain rod the taller the window will appear so fix your curtain rod closer to the ceiling than the top of your window if you can. Load up your power drill with a small pilot hole bit we used a 3 32 one and hold your template above your window with the edge lined up with the outside edge of the window trim and the top held flush to the ceiling. When you hang the curtain rod high it will make the window appear taller. For example on a 54 inch wide window you could extend your curtain rods up to 9 inches on each.

The length of the curtains is also a factor. 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. Decide whether you want your curtain rod to hang on the window frame or extend past it.