Each time i move into a new apartment the very first thing i do is hang curtains in the living room.
Hanging curtains on a wall with no window.
It creates the illusion that the window is larger than it actually is and it also allows more light to flow into the room.
Fortunately there are a few easy ways to hang.
However each window is different and requires its own specific attention and that s where we come in with plenty of inspiration to help you.
In a setup like ours in the bedroom it s hard to hang the curtains wide since the windows are right next to the wall but we did it as.
Mark the wall with a pencil to indicate this area.
Windows that go from floor to ceiling or to the top of the wall for design reasons and those.
When hanging sheer lightweight curtains such as those shown in this sitting area designed by erica burns interiors pair them with a thin curtain rod no bigger than 7 16 inch for a delicate style.
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.
It s a no brainer that a well dressed window can make or break a room s aesthetic but if you don t know the basics then styling your windows can be.
Last fall we shared our trick for hanging affordable ikea curtains so they look a lot more expensive than their 14 price tag per panel would suggest across an entire house you can save thousands with that trick these curtains alone.
The downside to hanging these curtains without damaging the wall was i couldn t hang them high.
Decide whether you want your curtain rod to hang on the window frame or extend past it.
Use a level too especially if you live in an old house with less than perfect walls.
If you have traditional paned windows with frames tension rods that stretch from one side of the frame to the other are a subtle and sophisticated way to hang curtains.
The one above was made using a couple pieces of cardboard and saved time otherwise spent measuring from the corner of the windows.
Allow about 3 inches on each side of the window.
I managed to hang them wide by placing the brackets on the edge of the window and allowing the rod to stick out further but you are stuck having to hang them directly on top of the window.
Certain rules are well known among the design community and décor aficionados.
But since we were just replacing our old bedroom curtains when we wrote that post we skipped the crucial step of actually hanging the curtain rods themselves.
This allows the curtains to cover the walls when they re open and not the window.
Hanging curtains is usually filed among beginners chores in the do it yourself drawer but not always.
A good set of drapes adds color and warmth and makes the empty space feel instantly like home.
A simple template ensures you hang the curtain rod at the same height for every window and that your rods won t be crooked.
