Assuming you re outfitting a living room or bedroom with average ceiling height 8 feet high an interior designer s rule of.
How high to put curtain rod above window.
It s actually super easy to hang your curtains in the right way.
Well i d say in 99 99 of all cases you want to put that rod right below the ceiling.
Hang curtains at least 4 to 6 inches above the top of the windows.
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.
1 hang your rod high high high.
One rule of thumb is that they should sit 4 6 inches above the window frame.
So where to put it exactly.
There are just two easy rules of thumb.
The higher your curtain rod the taller your windows look.
Remove the rod again and put the curtain on the rod.
If hanging tab top curtains a thin rod is best.
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.
Hanging curtain rods high above the window frame adds height to the wall and works best with long panels or drapes.
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When you hang the curtain rod high it will make the window appear taller.
Don t scrimp on length.