Curtain Rod Placement Above Window

In this photo we can see that the curtain rod was placed just about 1 inch above the top window frame.

Curtain rod placement above window.

For cathedral ceilings leave approximately four to six inches above the window trim as a guideline. Install the second bracket support one end of the curtain rod in the bracket you just installed. Functional curtains when open must accommodate the folds of the curtain fabric. Then make a mark.

Wall mounted rods are usually installed four inches above the window. Use these tips to make sure you place your rods at the right height. For standard drapes that hang on either side of a window the typical height is halfway between the top of the window. In this case this exact rod positioning works well because the rod is placed parallel with the beginning of the cornice which is very beautiful.

Procedure for hanging traditional curved and track rods step 1. Determining curtain placement outside inside the window the ideal position for the curtain rod is 6 inches to the left right of the window trim. Position your first wall mount bracket on the wall where you made a mark. For an average single window the 6.

You may need to make. To find your ideal placement measure down from the ceiling to the top of the trim at the left corner of your window. Drill guide holes where you ve placed your marks for the mounting. Install the first bracket determine how far beyond the edge of the window the rod will extend.