The downside to hanging these curtains without damaging the wall was i couldn t hang them high.
Hanging curtains on a wall with no window.
I managed to hang them wide by placing the brackets on the edge of the window and allowing the rod to stick out further but you are stuck having to hang them directly on top of the window.
In most spaces a rod with decorative finials hung on the wall outside of the window frame will look best and provide the most coverage.
This allows the curtains to cover the walls when they re open and not the window.
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.
A good set of drapes adds color and warmth and makes the empty space feel instantly like home.
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 hanging sheer lightweight curtains such as those shown in this sitting area designed by erica burns interiors pair them with a thin curtain rod no bigger than 7 16 inch for a delicate style.
Certain rules are well known among the design community and décor aficionados.
Windows that go from floor to ceiling or to the top of the wall for design reasons and those.
If you have traditional paned windows with frames tension rods that stretch from one side of the frame to the other are a subtle and sophisticated way to hang curtains.
Allow about 3 inches on each side of the window.
Each time i move into a new apartment the very first thing i do is hang curtains in the living room.
If you don t want to damage your walls or are renting a place where modifications aren t allowed it might seem like hanging up curtains isn t an option.
Fortunately there are a few easy ways to hang.
Hanging curtains is usually filed among beginners chores in the do it yourself drawer but not always.
It s a no brainer that a well dressed window can make or break a room s aesthetic but if you don t know the basics then styling your windows can be.
A simple template ensures you hang the curtain rod at the same height for every window and that your rods won t be crooked.
Mark the wall with a pencil to indicate this area.
Decide whether you want your curtain rod to hang on the window frame or extend past it.
How to hang curtains without drilling.
Use a level too especially if you live in an old house with less than perfect walls.
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.
The one above was made using a couple pieces of cardboard and saved time otherwise spent measuring from the corner of the windows.
