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.
Curtain rod window frame height.
Allow about 3 inches on each side of the window.
This way when your curtains are open they will rest against the wall rather than blocking the light from the window.
Extending your curtain rod 3 6 inches 7 6 15 2 cm beyond the frame of your window makes your window seem larger and allows additional light to stream in.
You may want to use a level to make sure the marks are straight.
The curtain will hang 3 inches below the bottom of the window sill.
The precise placement of yours depends on a few factors ceiling height curtain length trim molding style etc so i can t give you a hard and fast measurement for where your rod should always go but generally we like to hang ours about 3 4 below the ceiling or if there s crown molding 3 4 below the bottom edge of the crown.
Hanging curtain rods high above the window frame adds height to the wall and works best with long panels or drapes.
Decide whether you want your curtain rod to hang on the window frame or extend past it.
In traditional style the curtain rod is about 6 inches above the top of the window and it extends beyond the window 3 inches on each side.
A rule of thumb from architectural digest is that curtains should be hung between 4 to 6 inches above the window frame so install your curtain rod accordingly.
This look offers a few advantages.
When you hang the curtain rod high it will make the window appear taller.
Using a pencil make a small mark at the appropriate width on the wall.
Assuming you re outfitting a living room or bedroom with average ceiling height 8 feet high an interior designer s rule of thumb would be to mount the curtain rod about a half foot above the top.
Take note of this measurement.
A good rule of thumb is to have the curtain rod extend three to four inches from each side of the window frame.
Measure the width of your window frame.
Don t scrimp on length.