Height To Hang Curtain Rods

Measuring height most experts agree on two things when it comes to determining the proper height of your curtain rod and panels.

Height to hang curtain rods.

Don t scrimp on length. 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. Hang the curtains and double check to make sure your brackets are still secure. When you hang the curtain rod high it will make the window appear taller.

The precise placement of yours depends on a few factors ceiling height curtain length trim molding style etc so i can t give you a hard and fast measurement for where your rod should always go but generally we like to hang ours about 3 4 below the ceiling or if there s crown molding 3 4 below the bottom edge of the crown. Be sure to remove the finials where the rods meet and hang a curtain from each rod for a softer and more put together look. Interior designers note the bottom of your curtains should fall to the floor and. Hanging curtain rods high above the window frame adds height to the wall and works best with long panels or drapes.

The most common hanging types are grommets which are metal lined holes in the curtains tabs which hang above the top edge of the curtain rings which clip onto the curtain and hang on the rod and a pocket sleeve which slides over and completely conceals the rod.