Measure the distance between the top of the window frame and the ceiling.
Curtain rod below window frame.
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.
Install your corner rod no less than two inches above the top of the window frame and no higher than two inches below cornice molding or ceiling line.
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Measure 2 inches to the right and left of the top corners of the window frame trim.
Mark with chalk or a pencil.
Allow about 3 inches on each side of the window.
Decide whether you want your curtain rod to hang on the window frame or extend past it.
That will depend on how long your curtains are.
Measure the width of your window frame.
If you have a detailed window frame that you prefer not to cover you can consider an inside mount where you hang the curtains within the frame.
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Locate the wall studs with.
Curtain rods are generally mounted on the wall above and outside the window molding to allow the window curtain s fabric to fall gracefully.
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It s also common to install the curtain rod half way between the ceiling and the top of the window frame.
I marked my top hole at 2 below the ceiling so the curtain rod would be close to the ceiling making the room look taller.
How far from the window should the curtain rod brackets be.
Take note of this measurement.
Limit the length of your curtain rods to no more than one third wider than the width of the windows.
For example on a 54 inch wide window you could extend your curtain rods up to 9 inches on each.
Mark the halfway point on both sides of the.
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To create the illusion of a wider window extend the rod up to 10 inches beyond the window s frame.
If you use a pair of curtains on each window.