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How far from ceiling hang curtains?
DO Hang High 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. One rule of thumb is that they should sit 4-6 inches above the window frame.
Should curtains touch the floor when hanging?
In formal or dressy rooms, curtains should just touch the floor. A romantic room deserves elegant, extra-long curtains that pool or puddle on the floor. Curtains to the sill, or to the bottom of the window trim (called the apron), look great and are practical in a kitchen.
Should curtains be hung close to the ceiling?
” Curtain panels have the ability to make your ceilings look higher and your windows appear wider. If you have the space between the top of your window frame and the ceiling or crown molding, though, you should hang the rod over the window. I like to go 3 to 5 inches down from the ceiling.
Should 84 inch curtains touch the floor?
If you buy 84-inch-long curtains, the rod must be mounted roughly 84 inches from the floor if the curtains hang from the rod without rings.
Do floor-length curtains make a room look bigger?
Hang your curtains high, no matter what! Mounting the rod close to the ceiling instead of at the window frame is the first thing to do when you want to make your room look bigger. Floor-length, sleek panels catch the eye upward, along the entire length of the curtains, thus creating the illusion of height.
How tall do Curtains need to be to hang over window?
Let’s go over some options that will help make hanging curtains a little more straightforward for your space. Hanging curtains “high and wide” seems to be most people’s preference these days. “High” means that you hang the curtain rod a few (4″-6″) inches above the top of the window (instead of right above the trim).
What’s the best way to hang curtains in an apartment?
Think beyond the exterior windows when considering curtains because they also make clever space separators. Use them to separate two rooms or to define areas in a studio apartment. If you want to go the patterned route, hang curtains as high as possible and wide enough so they hang outside the window frame when opened.
Where is the best place to hang a curtain rod?
A curtain rod in most standard homes should be placed just above the window frame. By giving about 4 to 8 inches of space between the rod and the window frame you have the optimal amount of room for hanging the rod, as well as insulation for the window.
What’s the minimum distance between window and curtain rod?
For cathedral ceilings, try to leave approximately 4 to 6 inches above the window trim as a guideline. No matter what the ceiling height, the minimum distance from the top of the window casing to the curtain rod is 2 inches.