Curtain Rod Below Window Frame

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Curtain rod below window frame.

Allow about 3 inches on each side of the window. That will depend on how long your curtains are. To create the illusion of a wider window extend the rod up to 10 inches beyond the window s frame. Standard curtain rod placement 1.

It s also common to install the curtain rod half way between the ceiling and the top of the window frame. Mark with chalk or a pencil. If you use a pair of curtains on each 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.

Measure 2 inches to the right and left of the top corners of the window frame trim. The precise placement of yours depends on a few factors ceiling height curtain length trim molding style etc so i can t give you a hard and fast measurement for where your rod should always go but generally we like to hang ours about 3 4 below the ceiling or if there s crown molding 3 4 below the bottom edge of the crown. Take note of this measurement. Decide whether you want your curtain rod to hang on the window frame or extend past it.

Curtain rods are generally mounted on the wall above and outside the window molding to allow the window curtain s fabric to fall gracefully. Install your corner rod no less than two inches above the top of the window frame and no higher than two inches below cornice molding or ceiling line. Limit the length of your curtain rods to no more than one third wider than the width of the windows. For example on a 54 inch wide window you could extend your curtain rods up to 9 inches on each.

Urbanest 7 8 to 1 inside mount curtain rod bracket socket for window frame closet and shower curtain rod pole end support 2 pieces black. Locate the wall studs with. Measure the width of your window frame. The spruce emily mendoza.

Measure the distance between the top of the window frame and the ceiling. Umbra 244923 410 rem chroma tension rod adjustable tension curtain rod for curtains and sheer curtains 36 to 54 inches nickel. If you have a detailed window frame that you prefer not to cover you can consider an inside mount where you hang the curtains within the frame. As a general rule drapes will be open during the day so make sure the curtain rod extends at least four inches on each side of the window s inside frame.