How To Hang Curtains On 18 Foot Wall

Decide how high you want to hang your rod.

How to hang curtains on 18 foot wall.

To hang curtains start by determining your window s height and marking the wall where you d like the curtain rod brackets to be installed with a pencil. You can even go closer to your moldings for maximum impact 3 4 from the bottom of the molding tends to look good. Method 1 of 2. Add more length if.

Hang curtains at least 4 to 6 inches above the top of the windows. Do hang your curtains close to the ceiling. If you hang your rods to look like they re hugging the window it makes the window and as a result pretty much the entire room feel smaller. Measure from the spot you plan to hang the rod usually four to six inches above the window but a minimum of two inches to the floor to figure out the length of the curtains.

Assuming you re outfitting a living room or bedroom with average ceiling height 8 feet high an interior designer s rule of. A simple way to install curtains is to use brackets and a rod much like you would when you hang curtains on the wall. Make sure your measurements are level with each other then drill holes into the marked spots install the wall anchors and screw in the brackets.