For a traditional formal look consider drapes that puddle a couple of inches on the floor.
Hanging drappery on walls.
You want to hang them as high above your window frame as you can.
Obviously where you hang your curtain rod will have an impact.
The downside to hanging these curtains without damaging the wall was i couldn t hang them high.
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.
When it comes to hanging curtains and shades there are a few basic tips to know from curtain length rules to when an inside mount should be used over an outside mount.
How to hang curtains on plaster walls.
Fortunately there are a few easy ways to hang.
As long as they re at least a few inches below the ceiling you re good to go.
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.
Certain rules are well known among the design community and décor aficionados.
This method works well for hanging wall rods french window curtain rods and even arched window curtain rods though you may need to take the unique shape of those styles into account.
If you have a pretty pole style rod bracket you can simply take the last curtain ring and place it over the bracket before putting the rod into the bracket.
If you re purchasing ready made drapes it will be a bit of a balancing act to determine what length to get and where to hang the rod.
Hang the curtains and double check to make sure your brackets are still secure.
The easy way to hang curtains on plaster walls note.
This look isn t as popular as it once was but it s.
I had a lot of big windows to cover so a four pack of 120 long curtain rods was perfect for me and the best value i could find.
This hardworking home decor provides privacy blocks harsh sunlight helps you achieve restful sleep and spruces up windows with texture and color 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.
Open and close to check that they re functioning properly before finishing.
I was using these curtain rods that i purchased off amazon.
Curtains are an essential accessory in living spaces and bedrooms.
No more side light passing through the space between the wall and the drape.
Decide on curtain placement.
The higher you hang them the more visual space you create.
The other tip is to hang them wide.
When the rod is placed back into the bracket it will curve around the.
How to hang curtains without drilling.
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.