How to install curtain brackets

Each bracket should be placed at the height you previously determined and about four to six inches from the side of the window frame. (This will allow you to open the curtains completely.) Check to make sure your pencil marks are level otherwise the entire window treatment will be crooked.

Width Considerations

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. To create the illusion of a wider window, extend the rod up to 10 inches beyond the window’s frame.

A rule of thumb (from Architectural Digest) is that curtains should be hung between four to six inches above the window frame, so install your curtain rod accordingly. When you hang the curtain rod high, it will make the window appear taller.

Standard curtains come in three lengths—84 inches, 96 inches, or 108 inches.

How Long Should Curtains Be? Floor-length is the way to go, unless there’s a radiator or a deep sill in the way. Ready-made panels are available in lengths from 63 to 144 inches.

If you have a sewing machine, you can just run a straight line of stitches along the fabric and, voila! You’ve lengthened your curtains by several inches. If you don’t have a sewing machine, don’t worry. This isn’t a sewing tutorial and you don’t need to purchase a sewing machine to add length to your curtains.

Short curtains and drapes are not ideal, and most often you don’t want curtains that hang more than an inch above the ground. Too short curtains can not only look outdated, but they can also sometimes make the ceiling look lower. So should curtains touch the floor? The short answer is yes

Living Room Curtains

The interweaving of various shades and textures of fabrics will offer a range of curtains and blinds for 2020. The most sought after styles next year will be classic, Roman, French, Japanese and Austrian.

Hanging long drapes on a short window is one of the easiest ways to increase the importance of the window and bring it into proportion to the room. The correct design and length will minimize poor window style and hint that the window is much grander than it actually is.

The reason that the short curtains here look so bad is because of the fabric color. The cobalt blue is much darker than any other color in the bedroom and you get drawn to it, so it exaggerates the fact that the curtains just stop at the window sill, and they only have a few centimeters to get to the floor.

Sheer, lightweight curtains with vertical stripes add height to a small space. Heavy, dark-colored drapes crowd a room, making it look smaller.

The general rule of thumb is the curtains and walls should be either one shade lighter or darker from each other or of complimentary colours to each other. There’s no right or wrong as such, it comes down to matching curtains to the colours, hues and shades of the wall as well the room decor.

Dark curtain benefits

Strike a balance between relaxing and romantic. Dark curtains lend a sense of drama, contrast and elegance to a room and, when used right, can be very inviting. Dark curtains don’t show dirt and dust like light coloured curtains will so a good choice for high traffic areas (if the size is right).

It’s best to use light colors when the desire is to make a small room look bigger. Dark colors are not ideal in small rooms. That’s because lighter color palettes cast the illusion of a larger area.

Curtains should match the style, texture, size, and color tone of your living room walls and couch. They need to look balanced and intentional to produce the desired effect. Curtains that don’t match will create a style conflict that affects the beauty of the room.