Curtain Rod Placement Above Window

For standard drapes that hang on either side of a window the typical height is halfway between the top of the window.

Curtain rod placement above window.

To find your ideal placement measure down from the ceiling to the top of the trim at the left corner of your window. Install the first bracket determine how far beyond the edge of the window the rod will extend. Wall mounted rods are usually installed four inches above the window. In this photo we can see that the curtain rod was placed just about 1 inch above the top window frame.

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. Use these tips to make sure you place your rods at the right height. You may need to make. For an average single window the 6.

Procedure for hanging traditional curved and track rods step 1. Position your first wall mount bracket on the wall where you made a mark. Then make a mark. Functional curtains when open must accommodate the folds of the curtain fabric.

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. Repeat step one on the other side of your 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.