Curtain Rod Placement Above Window

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.

Curtain rod placement above window.

Install the first bracket determine how far beyond the edge of the window the rod will extend. Position your first wall mount bracket on the wall where you made a mark. Functional curtains when open must accommodate the folds of the curtain fabric. Use these tips to make sure you place your rods at the right height.

Install the second bracket support one end of the curtain rod in the bracket you just installed. Use a carpenter s level to make sure the. 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. Then make a mark.

To find your ideal placement measure down from the ceiling to the top of the trim at the left corner of your window. For standard drapes that hang on either side of a window the typical height is halfway between the top of the window. In this photo we can see that the curtain rod was placed just about 1 inch above the top window frame. Repeat step one on the other side of your window.

For an average single window the 6. If you re using a long curtain rod or need extra support for. Drill guide holes where you ve placed your marks for the mounting. Wall mounted rods are usually installed four inches above the window.