The general rule is t o mount the rod anywhere between halfway to two thirds between the top of the window frame and the ceiling or ceiling molding.
How to hang curtains on 18 foot wall.
A simple way to install curtains is to use brackets and a rod much like you would when you hang curtains on the wall.
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Hang curtains at least 4 to 6 inches above the top of the windows.
Add more length if.
You can even go closer to your moldings for maximum impact 3 4 from the bottom of the molding tends to look good.
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.
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.
Decide how high you want to hang your rod.
I m sure you ve heard it before but here s your official reminder to always hang your curtain rods high and wide.
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.
Do hang your curtains close to the ceiling.