Help! Where do I hang my curtain rod?
Carolyn Givens
4 years ago
I have two of the windows pictured in my living room and am trying to figure out where to hang the curtain rod. The last owners had it hung in the middle of the top frame, but I was thinking it should be moved to be wider than the window and then above the frame. I think there would be just enough space to move the rod above the top of the frame but it would be very close to the ceiling.
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everdebz
4 years agohollybar
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoHang the rod above the trim. (yes,there are rods and brackets that will fit) The rod should extend about 4-10 inches on either side of the window,meaning the curtain can stack back to allow max light and max view. Especially important when you have such a stellar view!
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Need help re: height to hang shower curtain rod
Comments (3)The height of a shower rod relative to the position of a tub is largely a matter of use and desired effect. Some shower curtains extend almost entirely to the floor while others drop just below the rim of an attractive claw foot tub. What is certain is the shower curtain liner needs to hang down into the tub below its rim so water does not splash onto the floor. Hanging a Shower Rod Shower curtains are commonly 6 feet in length from top to bottom. They are made longer as well. For custom bathtub designs, their length can vary greatly. If you are installing the shower rod anew and need to know where to hang it, the first thing to do is measure the length of the liner. If it is 6 feet long, figure that it should hang below the rim of the tub at least 5 inches. That means the rod should be placed 5 feet 7 inches from the top of the tub. However, consider the difference between the rod placement and where the liner attaches to the curtain rings. If the liner dangles 2 inches below the rod, you can add that to the height of the rod, placing it 5 feet 9 inches above the tub. The curtain also requires some consideration. It should not drag along the floor; rather, it should be at least 2 inches above it when hanging. If you want to showcase a claw foot tub, hang the curtain just a few inches below the rim of the tub. Here is a link that might be useful: shower rods...See MoreWhere to hang the curtain rod?
Comments (6)Well from one window dunce to another, from the pictures I see - seems like there are no hard and fast rules. Looking at your window only - my gut would say to put the rod between the top of your window trim and your ceiling. I wouldn't think you would want it lower than the top of the trim. I suppose the final location depends on what you want your drapes to do at the floor level. As for the width - I think that will be determined by the width of the stack when your drapes are open and how much window you want showing. And if you can get your brackets in a stud by giving or taking an inch - that would be a factor (I think). That's how I'm handling my own drapery saga....See MoreWhere would I hang a curtain rod with this kind of trim?
Comments (4)Thank you, everyone! I will check that thread out nhb, thanks for posting it. Shadylady, that is just the open closet door so there will be room for curtains on the wall! we have tossed around the idea of just having blinds though so that’s still a possibility. And finally Jinx, thank you!! Those pictures are really helpful. I may end up putting them on the trim since there are already the holes on ours- once a fresh coat of paint is on it might look nice to showcase the top of the trim above the curtains like in those pics. Thank you all!...See MoreWhere do I hang a curtain rod?
Comments (14)I agree with all of the advice about hanging your drapes above the transom. Also make sure you hang them wide enough so that they stack off the windows when they are opened. Your drape should hang over the glass a couple of inches so most drapes stack about 11 inches wide when they’re open. You can buy wands that attach to the drape at the inside top for opening and closing so your little darlings won’t put their paws on your fabric. LOL. So glad you asked for advice before you put them too low and too narrow...See More
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