How long drapery rods

What size curtain rod do you need? Curtain rods are available in a variety of lengths. You have two options when it comes to measuring your windows. Depending on how far you want your rods to reach, you can measure your window from casing to casing or frame to frame.

We recommend using a steel tape measure for more accuracy. I attached them to the rod using clip rings. I gotcha!! I love this. Thank you. I love the word savings. The windows look lovely. Good job Laura! Living room in the back facing the woods. I have blinds in the bedroom and bathroom. I am also in my new smaller home, and loving it, Enjoy your new home, I enjoy seeing what you do in each room.

Thanks for sharing. I really like this post. My question is did you make some sort of pleat when you attached the curtain rings? It looks very finished and I want to attain the same look. Your room is lovely. Hi Jo! The pleats were created when I put the curtain hooks on the backs of the curtains. I left several spaces between where I slid in the curtain hooks, if that makes sense. And it gave it that pleated look.

Vicki I was thinking the same thing about the double ended screws but if the electrical tape does the job no one is the wiser. Great job in thinking outside your box for affordable rods! Thanks Doris! We close and open the curtains every day and so far so good!! Thanks for sharing! We are about to move into a new house, and I am seriously stressing over the window treatments! Not to mention, the thought of drilling holes into pretty new woodwork is hard for me to do!

Choose one closest to your measurement, erring on the side of a few inches longer rather than shorter. Additionally, be sure to choose a curtain rod that's wider than your window. This allows curtains to be pulled completely to the side of the window and gives the appearance of a larger space. The rod itself should be 8 to 12 inches longer than the width of the window, which allows for 4 to 6 inches on either side. Once you have panels in the right width and length, hang the curtains using this simple two-step process.

Wondering where to hang curtain rods? It's essential to mount curtain rods in the right spot, or your perfect-length curtains might not hang properly. A rod that sits too close to the window can make a space seem smaller than it really is.

To ensure perfect curtain placement, measure the depth of your window molding to determine the ideal size for your curtain brackets. You'll want curtain brackets that extend past the depth of your trim. If they're too shallow, your curtains won't hang properly. Using a pencil and tape measure, mark the desired position of your curtain brackets so the rod is about 4 to 6 inches above your window frame, making sure the curtains will slightly brush the floor or hover just above it.

The curtain brackets should be placed about 6 inches from the outside edge of the window frame to allow plenty of natural light. After you've determined the proper placement, hanging curtains is easy. Use a screwdriver to install the curtain brackets; make sure the sides are even using a level. Place curtains on the rod.