Take all your window measurements scroll up if you missed that section step 2.
Pictures of ways to hang curtains.
You can use picture wire and eye screws to hang tabbed curtains.
Thread the wire through the tabs then through the eye screw.
Lifestyle expert jill bauer joined today to share her favorite hanging tips.
How to properly hang curtains.
If your measurements were correct and the brackets installed at a level angle your curtains should enhance the look of your window.
Mark the wall with a pencil to indicate this area.
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.
You can attach the eye screws to each side of the window frame.
Make the most of being indoors by giving your space a little makeover and the easiest way to do this by hanging everything from photos to curtains.
Allow about 3 inches on each side of the window.
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Use anchors if your rod and curtains are heavy.
If your curtains are too heavy for the brackets you may need heavy duty brackets or a rod with added support.
Using a drill or screwdriver hang the first bracket with screws.
I m sure you ve heard it before but here s your official reminder to always hang your curtain rods high and wide.
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Decide whether you want your curtain rod to hang on the window frame or extend past it.
Tighten up the wire as you would on the back of a picture frame by tightening the eye screw.
Sure hanging curtains can be tricky but you can achieve a polished look by following our tips including how high to hang curtains what size curtains to buy and how to hang curtain rods.
Hang your curtain rod back onto the brackets to assess how your curtains look.
There are definitely exceptions where cafe curtains can look really sweet but we generally just go whole hog full curtains from floor to almost ceiling or skip curtains entirely in that spot.
If it can t hang all the way to the ground sometimes it can make a room feel awkward to hang a not quite full length curtain panel.
Do hang your curtains close to the ceiling.
If your curtains are for ornamental purposes only to frame a recessed window or set of french doors for example you may be able to get by with only 1 3 feet 0 30 0 91 m of wall space.
But before you start you ll need the right products to ensure your hanging project doesn t come crashing down.