how to mount curtains with window close to wall

3 years ago

I bought two curtain rods to hang curtains on these windows. However, I don't know where to mount the rod on the window on the right since it is so close to the wall. Any suggestions?

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L.D. Johnson
3 years ago
You don't have any room to "stack" open curtains to the right of that right hand window. Are you just looking to have side panels to soften the room? Instead, how about Roman blinds in a fabric that works with your nursery theme instead/ That would leave a nice space between the windows for a couple of shelves or artwork.
Mrs. S
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
I had a similar window in my house. I just ran the curtain rod right up to wall. I put 1 or 2 of the curtain rings on the wall side of the pole support, so the curtains sort of hide the support and stay over on the side. Nowadays I prefer the type of rod with no finial (or just a cap on the end of the rod). Just keep in mind that the curtain will cover a little bit of the window on the right. But honestly, I don't think anyone would ever notice.

There are also this type of curtain rod I've seen a lot lately:

On Ballard Designs, they call them French return. I think they work really well for blackout effect, which might be nice in a nursery.

Here's a blog where someone did something similar, though in thinking about it, I'd probably prefer the "French return" style.

https://hicks-house.com/2014/04/17/drapery-dreams/
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I mounted them full-width of the room and LOVE IT THIS WAY! Thank you guys so much for the tip. Had it not been for you, I would have mounted close the window frame. Attached are photos and thoughts: - My room is actually pretty bright (window facing west), shooting against the light makes it look dark. - Yes, I know the curtains are way too short and not wide enough. I will buy double-width ones, and longer (then cut to the right length, just above the floor but not touching). - Yes, I will replace the ceiling fan. Let me know of any modern ones you think about. Either dark or light color is fine. - I will probably get rid of the vertical blinds and go for light-filtering curtains on the inside rod or bamboo/cellular blinds? The idea is to have an option to block out the harsh western sun at 5-8pm each day but not totally blackout the room. Any other ideas? - Are the curtains too high? I love the height but wonder if they are in fact crowding the molding too much. I also pulled the curtains too far out from the wall, I think if I push them in closer to the wall, it will crowd less. (I'm using Ikea curtain hardware with the adjustable slider mounts, btw.) - Are the curtain rods at the right distance from side walls? I think yes? - Do you guys think I should go for a lighter curtain color? I think I still like the dark rod. White rods kinda look too plastic-ey. - I love grommets because they slide and fold-up so nicely but willing to explore others (rod-pockets).
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JAN MOYER
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
What is the problem? You have plenty of room. As long as you can fir the finial on? You have no issue.

It's a nursery. I'd have done plantation shutters, and NO CURTAINS AT ALL : ) There is no need for curtains in a kids room, really
K R
3 years ago
I was thinking the same thing - plantation shutters, clean and fresh. I put pretty pink sheer curtains in my daughter’s room and by the time she turned 2 she had pulled them down countless times. Lol Finally took them down for good.
NCSandyfeet
3 years ago
My grandchildren use my custom made panels to hide in! Luckily the rods are study enough to hold them up while the are pulling on or hanging on them! I would do cordless cellular room darkening shades and maybe a pretty valence over it. Roman shades are nice too.
arcy_gw
3 years ago
It appears you already have shades for privacy. Simple finish would be a valance. My nursery was very colorful so I would choose one that is fun and bright.

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