How do I go about hanging curtain rods?

Question

I have a living room window that, from windowsill to windowsill, is 74" long. I recently purchased an extendable curtain rod where you mount some brackets to the wall and the pole rests in the brackets. The curtains get threaded through the pole. I need to know how far apart the brackets should be mounted on the wall from the window sill and how high up above the window they need to be hung (in inches). There must be some kind of general rule for this....please help! The curtains are not going to be very heavy. Warm regards.

Answer 1

I have been making curtains/drapes for some years now and as far as my knowledge takes me, it's all about personal preference...I would suggest that you place the brackets 3 to 6 inches from the window sill and the same (3 to 6 inches) above the window...in other words if you go out 3 inches on the sill go up 3 inches above the window, this would balance it out...hope this helps..have fun...Michelle

Answer 2

How small is the room? Where you place the curtain rod above the wondow, really depends on the impact you want to make. by placing the curtain rod high up by the ceiling (about an inch from the actual ceiling), it will cause the windows to look larger, and the wall to look higher. It is an excellent way to add drama to a room, as opposed to the usual routine of hanging the curtains at the height of the window.

Answer 3

There really is no rule as to how far apart you put them. I would go about 24-48 inches apart on the brackets. as far as the height, just make sure you leave room so the drapes will cover the window!

Answer 4

Honestly I dont think theres a rule of thumb I think in general you do what looks good. Ask a friend(s) to hold it up whil you look at it and decide. Its much like hanging pictures theres a general vicinity but the details are of preference.

Answer 5

put the curtain rods so they are just each side of the window opening.